Frank
@frankie2385
American 暗网禁区 in Thailand
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About me
American
Lives in Pattaya
Speaks English
Registration: 30 May 2013
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Paying bills in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Thailand? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
Hi Priscilla , Always nice to hear from you. Paying bills like electric, telephone, internet is easy. when you receive your invoice; you can either pay at a 7-11 or go to the electric company branch office. Or you can pay automatically through ... Read More
Thailand's most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in Thailand? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for 暗网禁区s and locals? What are ...
I like Pattaya the most; it is close to Bangkok and offers a wide variety of places to see and visit. Great shopping, dinning and clubs. Beaches are clean and inexpensive to rent chairs and wave runners. Excellent mall, that offers European dinning, ... Read More
I'm a foreigner i want to buy a house in Thailand? by Midnight-Sam
Hi, Can a foreigner buy a property in Thailand , Mainly in Islands?
Hi, As a foreigner, you can buy houses and condos. the difference is; if you buy a house; you can not own the land. The land is owned by a Thai national. Also make sure it is in a foreign name or own. Do not by in Thai company name. Your best bet is ... Read More
Spoiling Jomtien resort. by hoistman
How sad the way Jomtien is being spoiled by the continual high-rise condo buildings. They are building at a phenomenal rate. I'll attach a couple of photos from my balcony to give you an idea. When I moved to this apartment three years ago I ...
Yeah, I saw this coming about the high rises. I bought a 36 m2 condo at a smaller resort called Park Lane Resort. Only 4 buildings in a square and only 8 stores high. My view is the swimming pool from the 6th floor. It's a real 1-bedroom unit. I ... Read More
BANGKOK THAILAND - PLACES TO AVOID by Phoenix2402
Hi I will be in Bangkok Thailand from 13 November and will initially stay short term and also visit Chang Mai. I am looking for a place to stay for initially 1-3 months. I would appreciate any tips on places to avoid for various reasons e.g. flood ...
I have traveled and live in Thailand. I own a condo in a very safe area of Pattaya near Jomtiem Beach. I have been going to Thailand for over 10 years and I have never had a problem. Yes there are places to avoid and may be a problem. But I have ... Read More
Keeping up with the news in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Thailand provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the public. What are ...
Hi Priscilla, In todays news market; one can find out up to date reports on the internet. You can access any newspaper and news media from anywhere in the world. It all depends on your interest and what you feel in important to you. The local news ... Read More
Bank of Bangkok to transfer money from the USA to Thailand? by maddletalk
I am an 暗网禁区 living in the Philippines, I am thinking about relocating to Thailand. Can anyone explain to me step by step how you can use Bank of Bangkok to transfer money from the USA to Thailand?
I have an accounts with Bangkok Bank and a USA account with US Bank. It was very easy and fast to transfer money to Thailand. You just need to open a USD and THB accounts with Bangkok Bank. Also make sure your bank in the USA does not have an issue ... Read More
Making phone calls in Thailand by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Thailand, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Thailand? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance ...
A landline is good for quality internet and WIFI; but best bet is to have a cell. Most of the companies offer the same rate. It all depends on how much you use your cell. Buy an unlocked cell and pick up a SIM card at the 7-11 and buy time there as ... Read More
I'm a foreigner i want to buy a house in Thailand? by Midnight-Sam
Hi, Can a foreigner buy a property in Thailand , Mainly in Islands?
Hi, I own a condo in Pattaya . Foreigners can own a condo, apartment and a house. But a foreigner can not own the property that the house sits on. Even if you married a Thai girl; you can not own the property. You own the house; but if your Thai ... Read More
Safety in Thailand by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Thailand? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
I have been traveling to Thailand since 2006 and I bought a condo in Pattaya last year. I have walked around the streets of Bangkok and Pattaya late at night and I have never had any problems. 99% of the Thai people are honest, friendly and kind. ... Read More
Open a Business in Pattaya by archiman60
Hello Member. I have $15,000 and i want open a business in Pattaya. believe you can i do ? and what business can i open ?
If your thinking of opening a business in Thailand; you have to have at lease 2,000,000 THB (60,000 USD) in the bank. The 2,000,000 THB must stay in the back and can not be part of the operating funds. You must hire at lease 4-Thai people before you ... Read More
1000 Bath thailand - any cheaper place to live than Phuket? Any work? by tomdeschepper
Dear fellow travellers, Currently travelling in Thailand with a 1000 baht daily budget available, and realize that my options are rather limited. I will be here for 2 more months and at this stage i'm around phuket where everything seems to be ...
In Pattaya; you can rent a scooter for 2,000 B per month (66 B per day). Meals in the open market for 40 B. meals at the mall for 80 to 100 B Cinema on Wednesday 140 B. Condo 10,000 per month (335.00 B per day). You just need to shop around for the ... Read More
1000 Bath thailand - any cheaper place to live than Phuket? Any work? by tomdeschepper
Dear fellow travellers, Currently travelling in Thailand with a 1000 baht daily budget available, and realize that my options are rather limited. I will be here for 2 more months and at this stage i'm around phuket where everything seems to be ...
There a number of View Talay's on that main road. Read More