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    Expats Still Living In Los

    in ASEAN NOW Community Pub

    Posted

    You say everything is the same and bars close earlier. So does 1 hour earlier closing mean it's all over, that is the only difference really? Don't think that is going to change the mind of an expat who has been living here for years. If you get bored in Thailand then you don't know how to live. Get on a motorcycle take a ride, hire a jet ski for an hour, jump off Pattaya tower on the flying fox, go to Krabi and climb the hill at Tiger cave, sip tea at the tea houses in Doi Mae Salong etc etc maybe even have a few beers and fall in love with a darkling. Up to you but I fail to see how you can get bored. :D

    Thanks for your reply. Many people have told me the same thing. But I did not come to Thailand to do those things. However, I did fall in love with a darkling and it was a disaster.

    Also, I did not say that things were the same. I said they were NOT the same.

    Sounds like you are bitter... :D Why don't you go back home, maybe Thailand isn't for you... :o

    totster :D

    Thank you Toster. It appears that Thailand is not for me. I understand that this happens to about half the people who relocate to Thailand.

    I have a ticket for May 29th.

    Expats Still Living In Los

    in ASEAN NOW Community Pub

    Posted

    You say everything is the same and bars close earlier. So does 1 hour earlier closing mean it's all over, that is the only difference really? Don't think that is going to change the mind of an expat who has been living here for years. If you get bored in Thailand then you don't know how to live. Get on a motorcycle take a ride, hire a jet ski for an hour, jump off Pattaya tower on the flying fox, go to Krabi and climb the hill at Tiger cave, sip tea at the tea houses in Doi Mae Salong etc etc maybe even have a few beers and fall in love with a darkling. Up to you but I fail to see how you can get bored. :o

    Thanks for your reply. Many people have told me the same thing. But I did not come to Thailand to do those things. However, I did fall in love with a darkling and it was a disaster.

    Also, I did not say that things were the same. I said they were NOT the same.

    Expats Still Living In Los

    in ASEAN NOW Community Pub

    Posted

    With the repressive and opressive government here to stay; why do you stay?

    I have been living here for 7 months now and am bored to death.

    This is not the Thailand I remember from the past.

    I am a night person who likes to party. But, with the drug laws and early closing times, it's just not fun anymore.

    I would be interested in hearing from similar type people.

    Farangs who are married or working here obviously have a good reason.

    Living Costs

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    I live alone in Bangkok with Bt76,000 monthly. It just doesn't seem to be enough.

    I have heard many people's opinions about how much is enough. It really is a very personal thing and is different for everyone.

    General rule of thumb is to double your estimate. I think it is a good rule and strongly advise you do that.

    Who's Gained From Thailand

    in General Topics

    Posted

    Don't know if I qualify for this post but feel like giving it a shot.

    I am 52 years old. Have been pretty much of a "wild child" all my life and am very dissapointed in my choice to retire here.

    I am a night person, "sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll" is my life style, even now.

    I am bored to tears here. I remember when Bangkok was fun.

    It appears that the "toxin" has spread all over the country and damaged it's people, as well as its night life.

    I expected to spend the rest of my life here but now am thinking of going back.

    Whats A Day Like For

    in General Topics

    Posted

    I'm a retired American who likes the night and came to Bangkok for sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll about 7 months ago to party until the sun comes up.

    I sure picked the wrong place. Yes, there is still plenty of sex in Thailand (for a price) but where are the other 2?

    I 've had to change my 30 year body clock and now sleep at night. Very boring; nothing to do during the day or night here.

    I'm from NYC and really can't go back there and live a decent life style on my pension. So I am kinda stuck here for now. Will probably go to Florida with all the other American retirees and be just as bored but at least I'll have health care coverage.

    Any suggestions in the mean time?

    Have You Seen New Tv Show In English

    in General Topics

    Posted

    Good point. The news here (Thailand) and all over the world for that matter, is so censored that I've stopped reading the papers or watching it on TV.

    Sometimes check on the computer for un-censorable info. like earthquakes or the possible rise of Bt 1 in the bus fare, etc.

    Radio Bangkok on this website is pretty good too.

    Best Value For Money Apartment Near Bts?

    in Bangkok

    Posted

    A lot of good info. in this thread.

    I have been here 7 months and moved around a bit.

    Always able to find a nice place.

    Just get off at any BTS or MRT station and walk around.

    You'll be surpirsed. Many vacancies at reasonable prices.

    I currently live on Lat Phrao 17, one block from the Lat Phrao MRT in a 62 sq. mtr. room for just $6,500. No pool though. Very quiet building and neighborhood.

    Carrefour is a short walk and Central Plaze is one MRT stop away.

    After Midnight

    in ASEAN NOW Community Pub

    Posted

    Carl, you are on the right track. There are many "night people" still here in BKK looking for some place to hang out until the sun comes up.

    I've only been here for 5 months and I'm pretty bored already as I stay up all night, sleep all day and have no where to go when I am wide awake.

    Can't imagine a large city like this closes so early. I am from New York City, it never closes!

    I worry about the toxin though. Be carful. I am also going to rent a large house or apartment and try to turn it into a kind of place you are thinking about.

    Somebody has to do something.

    Lets Hear Some Bad Stories For Once

    in General Topics

    Posted

    Very interesting thread. I have been here for almost 5 months now and very dissapointed. I can remember the "old days" when Bangkok and the whole country was wild and wonderful.

    It appears that the hey-day is gone and I don't feel the excitement. Getting a little bored actually. I live in Saphan Khwai. Perhaps I'll do what someone mentioned above, move to the suburbs and try to live a quiet life in a private house.

    I wonder how many expats have left since "Toxin"arrived? This guy really scares me.

    Surg

    90 Day Reporting

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    I am here on a Non-Immigrant "O", multi entry visa from USA which expires in July of this year.

    Just went to Suan Phlu for my 90 day reporting requirements and was told I could not get stamped that I had to do a visa run?!

    After some haggling, they gave me a 2 week extention and charged me 1900 Bhat.

    Is this correct.

    Thank you for your help

    Opening A Bank Account

    in ASEAN NOW Community Pub

    Posted

    Work  permit  is  for  a  current  account............but  the  poster  should  be  able  to  open  a  savings  account    http://www.phuketgazette.com/issuesanswers...ails.asp?id=175

    i recently opened a current acc. with Maestro card with siam commercial bank, no visa required, very good internet site in english as well, i also have a current acc. with Siam City Bank and a joint savings acc with my wife there, although i think they are abit behind the times, i have always been on a tourist visa, all i needed was a passport and address in Thailand. Having said that I have been refused from a few banks but i highly recommend Siam Commercial Bank :o

    Siam Commercial Bank refused to open any kind of account for me. I need a checking account but will settle for savings acct. if necessary.

    Thanks.

    Goto the Thonglor branch of the siam commercial bank - they just ask for passport. The passport didn't even have a stamp in it because i just renewed it.

    I've not seen anybody using cheques in Thailand; if you want to pay bills, just go to seven/eleven and use their PAYPOINT service. There's seven/elevens everywhere !!

    Opening A Bank Account

    in ASEAN NOW Community Pub

    Posted

    Work  permit  is  for  a  current  account............but  the  poster  should  be  able  to  open  a  savings  account    http://www.phuketgazette.com/issuesanswers...ails.asp?id=175

    i recently opened a current acc. with Maestro card with siam commercial bank, no visa required, very good internet site in english as well, i also have a current acc. with Siam City Bank and a joint savings acc with my wife there, although i think they are abit behind the times, i have always been on a tourist visa, all i needed was a passport and address in Thailand. Having said that I have been refused from a few banks but i highly recommend Siam Commercial Bank :o

    Siam Commercial Bank refused to open any kind of account for me. I need a checking account but will settle for savings acct. if necessary.

    Thanks.

    Goto the Thonglor branch of the siam commercial bank - they just ask for passport. The passport didn't even have a stamp in it because i just renewed it.

    I've not seen anybody using cheques in Thailand; if you want to pay bills, just go to seven/eleven and use their PAYPOINT service. There's seven/elevens everywhere !!

    Opening A Bank Account

    in ASEAN NOW Community Pub

    Posted

    Work  permit  is  for  a  current  account............but  the  poster  should  be  able  to  open  a  savings  account    http://www.phuketgazette.com/issuesanswers...ails.asp?id=175

    i recently opened a current acc. with Maestro card with siam commercial bank, no visa required, very good internet site in english as well, i also have a current acc. with Siam City Bank and a joint savings acc with my wife there, although i think they are abit behind the times, i have always been on a tourist visa, all i needed was a passport and address in Thailand. Having said that I have been refused from a few banks but i highly recommend Siam Commercial Bank :o

    Siam Commercial Bank refused to open any kind of account for me. I need a checking account but will settle for savings acct. if necessary.

    Thanks.

    Extension Retirement Visa Requirements.

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    I think you will have to supply copies of everything and two photos.

    The medical cert. appears to be at the discretion of the officier.

    Ohh, yes, one more thing,  a little present for the nice policeman who is about to let you stay another year.  Well worth the money.

    Please advise on what is "a little present" to the guy who is authorizing another 1 year stay. I am new here and will have to go through this next year and a little nieve about this sort of thing.

    I heard that you can not give money to immigration officials?

    Thaks.

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