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Thank you! I went to Medconsult and the price was THB200 (in and out in 5 to 10 mins)

Obtaining a Thai Driver licence I understand I require a basic medical & to receive an official form. Recommendation for clinics preferably in the Asok to Ekkamai appreciated. Thank you!

Thank you. That's useful. A follow up question see a request for Financial evidence: an amount of no less than 30,000 THB (e.g., bank statements for the last three months, sponsor letter). Can I just transfer THB30,000+ into her Thai account and give 3 months statements or is a consistent above THB30,000 bank balance across 3 statements required?

Would welcome insights on this process. Context: - Both of us our foreigners - Moved to Thailand for my Work (I have a Non-Imm B) - Wife is Non-Immigrant O (Dependent of Non-Imm B holder) - Wife now has a Job Offer with a company that will supply a Work Visa (no further details at this stage) What would be the process to obtain the correct permits? Would she have to obtain from an embassy overseas & re-enter & if so, how long does this process take? Greatly appreciate any insights & advice - thank you in advance!

Thank you!

All - would greatly appreciate a recommendation. Thank you!

OP here much appreciate everyone sharing your experiences! Reading through the replies perhaps I should have added, with all you learnt through the experience, in hindsight would you recommend it given the THB savings and the freedom to build the design you want?

Number of reasons to take either avenue but when it simply comes down to the dollar & cents (well THB) all costs considered for those that took the building route - what % do you think you saved (or not) from building ?

All - appreciate any recommendations for moving company for a VERY short move in Bangkok (moving from one condo to the one nextdoor). As this involves heavy furniture requiring dismantling / reassembling I want to outsource this rather than do myself. Thank you in advance!

I have several bulky items requiring storage. Looking to have someone manage that whole process ie collect from the apartment & storing. Would welcome any recommendations. Thank you in advance!

Thank you all, appreciate the advice. Notarising certainly seems a good business model here, a lot of ROI for very limited work! Wonder why there aren't more :)

All - need to get a number of documents notarised. Initial googling surprised by the cost in Bangkok. If anyone has any recommendations in Bangkok can you pls let me know? Sukhumvit if possible. Thank you in advance!

Appreciate the responses received so far, has already given me plenty of food for thought, thank you !

Thank you for both your responses. @Mike Lister good questions raised. Whilst it's very possible I may work overseas in the short to mid term, Thailand is at least the long term destination. Whatever happens with the proposed Thai Tax amendments next year it's given me pause for thought how fragile status quo is here & that taxing overseas income plausible at some point of time, even if not 2024. Therefore is it prudent to keep THB in Thailand & invest locally versus send overseas for investment & repatriate with intention to repatriate to Thailand in the future? I don't have an opinion on the direction of the THB so appreciate your input.

For those generating a THB income from their jobs & businesses etc I would be interested to know where & how are you investing that THB or alternatively Thai bank accounts that are paying the highest interest rates (am aware the % not comparable to the West by any means). Thanks in advance! (No doubt opening myself up for many water buffalo anecdotes but if we could pls keep this thread on topic!)

OP Here, appreciate the healthy discussion on an unhealthy topic folks, some good advice

Couple of queries on Bangkok pollution, particularly for those who've been on the ground for a long time so have seen it come & go. Q1) I feel like the last pollution 'season' was worse than usual but I don't have enough years in BKK to comment accurately, is that a fair assessment or was that quite typical? Q2) From memory December to April sees the worst of it. If you were able to leave the city for a month or two during the worst of it which months would you leave? Thank you in advance

OP here. Hadn't expected the query to provide such robust discussion! Really appreciate the insights folks, thank you.

New kindle user here! I note there is no Amazon TH country site. Default seems to be Amazon.com the US site but there are many country specific sites. Is there a cost differentiation or anything to be aware of between selecting which Amazon site to use when going to Kindle Books to purchase? Thank you!

Thank you for the replies & noted on the ability to quite easily shelter them from the razmataz. Otherwise based on your own experiences has been good to raising kids in the Pattaya / region?

Be curious to learn from families that have chosen to settle in the area as to how you find it? On one hand you have some great International schools, no shortage of beaches in the area (Jomtien, Wong Amat, Naklua, Tawaen, Tien etc), arguably the part of Thailand with access to the most kid friendly activities in driving distance ie the waterparks, theme parks etc, close proximity to islands (Koh Lan, Koh Samet) & all whilst still being a reasonable drive from Bangkok. On the other hand, well, it is Pattaya... First hand experiences appreciated!

If so would be very interested in where & your experiences / recommendations. Thanks much!

All - hoping to make as painless as possible (Have all the right documentation required.) Any recommendations? Thanks in advance!