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Col2

Col2

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Australian °µÍø½ûÇø in Thailand

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Australian

Lives in Renu Nakhon

Registration: 18 June 2013

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Col2 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

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 ...

Col2

Your message is exactly what I was pointing out and I agree wholeheartedly with you...This country is NOT where we hail from and only a fool would put themselves in harms way....Familiarising oneself with your neighbourhood and those around you is ... Read More

Col2 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

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 ...

Col2

Thankyou William....I see one is foolish enough to believe Thais' wont steal if you are kind to them....I have been here for 6 years and my wife who is a High School teacher has lived here all her life as has her parents before that and all of ... Read More

Col2 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

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 ...

Col2

Hi...I live in the northeast in a rural community not far from Renu Nakhon and life here is very laid back but one must always not take safety for granted...In small country communities there is a lot of poverty so theft is a problem and one must ... Read More

Col2 replied to a thread
9 years ago
JOHNMELL

marriage visa by JOHNMELL

I am on holiday at the moment with the wife in thailand but when i get back to england want to start the process of getting a marriage visa to stay in thailand Am retired aged 60 and not looking for work.Anyone been through this process with any ...

Col2

You do what you want...I have been doing this for 6 years and know all the pitfalls......O visa gives you 90 days only before you MUST leave the country....Marriage visa means you do not, only report to Immigration for 90 day check... 1900 baht for ... Read More

Col2 replied to a thread
9 years ago
JOHNMELL

marriage visa by JOHNMELL

I am on holiday at the moment with the wife in thailand but when i get back to england want to start the process of getting a marriage visa to stay in thailand Am retired aged 60 and not looking for work.Anyone been through this process with any ...

Col2

First step is to apply at the Thai embassy in your country for a Non Immigrant "O" visa for 12 months...This allows you to stay in the Kingdom for a year BUT you must exit every 90 days...Depending on where you live that means crossing ... Read More

Col2 replied to a thread
10 years ago
astroid60

New Home - hoping to get retirement visa by astroid60

Moving to Chiang Mai from Australia in October 2014, hoping to get retirement visa.

Col2

Make sure you have the age pension sorted out before you leave...I left Oz at age 59 and cannot get the pension as I am classified as a Thai resident now and would have to return to Oz to serve a qualifying period then must stay an additional 2 ... Read More

Col2 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Julien

The other side of the Thai postcard by Julien

Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...

Col2

Agree George..If it's not bolted down the Thai crooks will find a way of stealing it...I never leave anything out of my sight and when we go out I fit padlocks to all doors and gates...Good to hear from you.. Col Read More

Col2 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Julien

The other side of the Thai postcard by Julien

Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...

Col2

Hello again, I moved here in december 2011...There are always going to be things I miss about not being home but I have satellite tv and tune into Australia Channel for sport and see most of what I need to watch re current affairs and sport. Like ... Read More

Col2 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Julien

The other side of the Thai postcard by Julien

Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...

Col2

Hello Loved your blog and I'm from Australia and like you have a lovely Thai wife and 2 Thai teenage daughters one still in High School and the other about to start university...We live near That Phanom in a village near the town of Renu ... Read More

Col2 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Julien

The other side of the Thai postcard by Julien

Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...

Col2

I'm a 61 year old °µÍø½ûÇø Aussie now living in Renu Nakhon in the northeast...I agree with everything you have written, the traffic chaos is a common theme amongst °µÍø½ûÇøs who are used to more obedient and regulated road use..Given the death and ... Read More

Col2 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Julien

The other side of the Thai postcard by Julien

Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...

Col2

I have been living in northeast Thailand for 30 months now after firstly holidaying here then meeting my now Thai wife online. After 2 years of back and forth to Australia I took early retirement and came here permanently..Understanding the cultural ... Read More