kirkieb

Am confused, pls excuse my ignorance, but is it true that in Pattaya you only need to visit the immigartion office before 90 days expire but in other locations you need to leave the country every 90 days. Am relocating to Pattaya next week so any help would be appreciated, Kindest regards

Brad

Hi all, finally arriving back in Pattaya on Mon possibly Tues 11 Dec. Have a 12 month partner visa and wondering when I arrive should I as soon as possible report to Immigration or do you wait til end of 90 days? Secondly what is the TM card and where do I get it.

Brad

Hey Chris

Think thats great advise. Wife is over there now so was really looking for something to sink her teeth into until I get over there but I think its not worth it and will do as you say and get there first and work on looking for somewhere. If you all had advise where is a good area with maybe some fitness access and dog friendly places where are some better places to live within the Muang of Udon Thani. Have some friends on the outskirts 20 minutes out of town and they seem happy enough. Nothing fancy simple guy looking to find somewhere nice and quiet but accessable

Thanks will look at it as we speak, maybe a beer or three Carl in time thanks for help

Thanks I keep doing that also but they either dont respond to emails or property is long gone well before the listing is removed. But thanks for help

Brad

Am currently in the process of relocating from Australia to Udon Thani. Have been and seen the place and my wife and I love it.. We are seeking a rental house up to 15000 Baht per month where our dogs are allowed. Im retired soldeir so have a good pension for life and want a quality of life not found in Australia anymore.

My wife is back in Thailand doing a recce and will be up in Udon in the next week or so after visiting the rellies in Kalasin. Anyone know of any nice places coming on to the market preferably not in the centre of town but surrounding areas of Udon.

Kindest regards

Kirkie

in udon thani for f the first nrl state of origin game to be played wed 23 may where can we watch it

Am in Udon Thani looking to replace my prescription glasses and there are many optometrists but can anyone recommend a good and fast service that is not waiting for the farang to arrive to rip me off

Any ideas anybody

So much more good advise has come out on this post. Have seen first hand the issues you all speak of with the wife ruling the roost and wanting to live in close proximity etc to family. In this case my Mum in law has told us to stay in Australia as she believes we have a better life here. Wife isnt convinved now moving back there is a great idea so we in limbo . Maybe its nerves, maybe its concern at the many Thai women who throw themselves at men , married or not. We will be in Udon and various locations in Isaan in May and hopefully she can feel the need to live carefree again. Will keep you posted but If i get a vote I will be moving back there soon.

Have just found out after spending more money than I thought I had that Thai women believe that a man is supposed to provide and they are meant to take what they can get

Understand all that has been said referring to the Visa status, the work permits etc Assuming the car was a new one what is the HP rate the car yards are offering over there as its currently about 10% here on a personal loan.

Thanks Songhklasid am considering that very same thing. Am guessing will need a good back pack and a car cant see the need for too much more than that.

Am jealous to thinkl you have been at it for 5 yrs but no time like the present.

Brad

Thanks, was aware of that but thought someone local may have some news on the current situation but if its still unchanged then we will look at that also.

Brad

Am moving to Udon Thani with my wife and want to keep the small amount of money we have for just incase and would lik to buy a new car when we arrive. Is it possible for foriengers to get financing for cars as long as they have a regular income? Any help would be appreciated

Brad

Am amased at the great advise and heads up. Its funny we dont seem to have these posts in our own countries that could help alot of people establish themselves in new areas after transferring . I mean the depth of quality responses is very much appreciated.

So much has been taken onboard from what you have all said.

Im very keen to head over but tickets not until May, As for the in laws well they liove in Nakhu about an hr south west from Sakon Nakhon so thats a couple of hours from Udon I think that will be ok.

Would love to make contact with all of you maybe a beer and a BBQ as I hear the Snags are great there and the beer is cold. Cheers

Lovetotravel told me a few things I had no idea of with the jamming and volunteering side. Cant believe u cant even just have get togethers with no money changin g hands. I know all about the corruption and realise you have to work within it all, surely jamming at your own house is fine.

Its what we all love about Thailand but surely there is ways to do things that everyone can be happy. If I look into a Business it will be for the inlaws and outlaws and for me to just plod around on as Managing Director and not look to draw any funding. more about creating a new purpose for me and doing things for others without being paid. What can I say I enjoy helping out

Am surprised by the large amounts of negative responses. Why the hell do some of you stay there if there is nothing there for you. I get that money can be a restriction but also that location can be but surely there are alternatives to those that feel so stuck in their situations.

Have got to say I always see these kinda of moves in a list of many as a new challenge. If I dont have one then why get out of bed.From long military life. My goal is to live outside of Udon not ever been a city kinda guy but like the ammenities cities have to offer so am known to frequent them to finda a hardware or see a movie. Love the idea of volunteering and have done alot of that in various places so can envisage finding a cause and doing my little bit. Am a keen handyman so always looking to do small jobs for friends and family but having to leave my household contents in Australia will mean I will be limited for tools but its cheap enough there to pick up bits and pieces.

I am considering renting only at this point as all the advise I get is dont spend big money in Thailand, not that I have any after previous life ha ha.

Soi can anyone tell me apart from golf and a fishing farm what other activities are there for middle aged guys. Any motorbike clubs that take touring around or even weekend trips? How about gun clubs? Not that Im in either in Brisbane. What about social clubs that have a good BBQ, sing songs and a few quiet drinks?

All Im hearing is get good internet ha ha and make sure wife is on same page surely there is much more than that.

Ha ha what great advise both positive and negative, I have to say Im not looking for the bar life its not me unless it entails a jam session with like minded musos maybe once a week for a sunday session. Wife loves the idea I want to go over to Thailand and living in Australia on a limited budget does have its issues. The up side is Im energetic , realistic, supreme optimist and have lived in several asian countries from military life.

There are a few posts hera I would like to get to know the people who wrote them as they seem like my kinda people then there is one or two that I sympathise that the journey for them is either not what they wanted or stuck in a situation that they can have no control over. Life is short and we only get one shot so Im as keen as to look at the ventures. Even like the fact that so far inland there is a fish farm I can get a line wet occassionally ha ha thanks for the response any more advise is very welcome.

Brad

Thanks will do that

Looking for information on the music scene in Udon Thani and surrounding areas. Have been in a band myself as a singer and not gifted with an instrument would like to meet like minded people who may be interested in getting together for Jam Sessions in and around Udon Thani but have no idea if there are any people both imported and local who think it could be fun to play some old stuff or new and see if we could get a following and drag some of the old musos out of their hiding spots.

I dont get over there until May 2012 but am looking at relocating there from Australia very soon.

Is there a good live music scene there? Are there many people who would love to have a play with like minded people?

Love to hear everyones thoughts.

Brad

Am currently considering with my Thai wife to relocate to Udon from Brisbane Australia and in the interim rent a comfortable place furnished for around 15000 Baht per month. My income is now from a military Pension and is approx 100.000 Baht per mth give or take. Having spent alot of time in Thailand and my wife is from the Kalasin area, what should I consider before deciding to relocate? I am thinking Udon Thani merely for the many Westerners already there and from what I understand its a nice place to live for most, for one month in May to do a Recce and see whats available. What can I do with myself during the day and what projects I can sink my teeth into. Love to know what you all think and what advise you may offer.

Thanks

Brad

if you have ais 3g coverage, even with an antenna, go for it

Can CAT tell you coverage areas for AIS 3G and if so what equipment is needed if no phone line available

Should be no problem I live in Ban Kruat, .There are about 6 of us using CAT CDMA,in Ban Kruat, still getting our monthly bill. Possibly ,the interest will be IF and WHEN they actually get around to rolling it out. My advice would be to go to the CAT office in Buriram, and ask them. the man who works in the office has pretty good English. None of us has had any communication from CAT.

The 3G network replaced the CDMA in Australia. The thing was the CDMA was much better for rural areas simillar to the areas of North East Thailand and it all sounds too familliar. First 3 G comes then CDMA signals die funny how that happens.

Love to know the outcome now looking into buying the gear you recommended in another post

Oh by the way do you know the frequency used by mobile usb modems, have some interesting antennas available but dont know the freqs

How long after you lodged the application before you was contacted for the medical ?

We asked if we could arrange for medical just after we submitted Application as we were marrying and travelling for a month within Thailand

So as far as I know everything has been done now its all about hurry up and wait.....................for who knows how long

Partner Visa Application to Australia in May and just had our interview. Have no idea how long or what comes next can anyone give me an idea.?