Thailand expat urges Aussies to consider a cheaper life

4 hours ago, jacko45k said:

This rumour has been bandied about for years and the response I always saw was 'you can do maintenance on your own property', So paint it, OK, build an extension, probably not.

Complaints by neighbours may get the police round looking for a handout.

Link please.

Rumors are worth zero here.

Also, you have contradicted yourself. On one hand you say you can do it, and on the other hand you say the police can bang you up.

12 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

do you think an internet forum is the best place to ask a question like that considering how obsessed you are with the "letter of the law" Perhaps AI would be more appropriate or maybe a legal professional

Do you have an answer to the question?

Here's the list of occupations reserved for Thai's, as reported in the BP.

https://www.bangkokpost.com

"Bricklaying, carpentry or construction work" and "Labour work."

Would painting a house come under one of the above?

12 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

health and safety was it ,? that's the impression I get. That or a teacher,

Way off.

I was in the SAS, of course. 😂

13 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

are you actually serious?

Yes, I am.

All these articles you read where it says, "Police, acting on a tip off............................" Do you think the information just fell from the sky?

Does the shop owner care if you are painting you house, or running a painting business, illegally. He just wants some commission.

13 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

"risky"? well i've always lived life on the edge! and I done a lot worse here over the years than building a garden wall and painting a house I don't lose any sleep over it

No I am not handing out any free advice, that costs 50,000 bt minimum for those that apply successfully Save your money I have identified you as a difficult customer and trouble maker , we won't be doing business

So, is your advice to others it's fine to paint their house and build walls? Simple question, really.

14 hours ago, NoDisplayName said:

The chances of getting caught increase as you advertise and publicize yourself on a retirement visa and running an online business from Thailand.

Houston, 50, told 7News

...is now running an online business...

Houston also said his retirement visa with multiple exit permit

Yes, not the sharpest tool in the shed.

However, the question remains, is what he is doing considered "work?" I say yes, others say no.

17 hours ago, Lacessit said:

Personally, I don't think the Thais care what we do, as long as we don't take work from them.

Yet, they are importing workers from Sri Lanka. 😂

Ohhhh, if only a bar owner could serve a beer in his own bar, instead of taking away a job from a Burmese or Sri Lankan. 😂 😂

6 minutes ago, KhunHeineken said:

So, is your advice to others it's fine to paint their house and build walls? Simple question, really

I have never offered any advice nor ever suggested anybody should do the same as me Is that clear enough for you , will it stop you from asking again It was a simple question and it is a simple answer , whether it is simple enough for you remains to be seen ? Do you understand the answer?

9 minutes ago, KhunHeineken said:

Yes, not the sharpest tool in the shed.

However, the question remains, is what he is doing considered "work?" I say yes, others say no.

nobody cares what you think

23 minutes ago, KhunHeineken said:

Way off.

I was in the SAS, of course. 😂

Yeah right , "who dares wins" you don't even dare buy a tin of paint

30 minutes ago, KhunHeineken said:

Do you have an answer to the question?

Here's the list of occupations reserved for Thai's, as reported in the BP.

https://www.bangkokpost.com

"Bricklaying, carpentry or construction work" and "Labour work."

Would painting a house come under one of the above?

Doesn't matter if its a restricted occupation or not , It still requires a work permit.

I wont be answering anymore of your ridiculous questions as you appear incapable of understanding simple answers

You clearly do not have any ability to read between the lines and have no idea how things work here, repeatedly asking if I am advising people what to do is clear evidence of that,

You will certainly never be happy here , you will alienate yourself from others with your annoying attitude, if you haven't already, you really should seek professional help and should seriously consider living elsewhere,

1 hour ago, KhunHeineken said:

I couldn't care less if he goes on to do it for the next 15 years. Likewise, I couldn't care less if he's arrested and deported for working illegally next week.

I am merely discussing the letter of the law here, and that is, you can not work on a retirement visa, and here is this guy, going public, that he's running an online business in Thailand whilst on a retirement visa. Not the sharpest tool in the shed.

repeating yourself endlessly is generally not considered to be indicative of being the sharpest tool in the box either. and 31 posts ! hardly the behaviour of somebody who couldn't care less

On 9/26/2026 at 7:37 AM, JimHuaHin said:

Correct.

And it is a big expensive elephant.

I had to make a few visits to public hospital ERs in Australia, including one for emergency surgery - passed over my Medicare Card - no costs. Pharmaceuticals are available to the elderly at a highly reduced cost. Ok, maybe paracetamol and some other basic medications are cheaper in Thailand, but most meds I need to take would be cheaper for me in Australia.

Then there is the associated elephant - supportive care in old age. How much is old Jay going to have to pay when he is older, in a wheelchair, and needs a part/full-time carer? Government assistance is available in Australia, but not for expats in Thailand.

Well he's admitted to working, so is obvious paying tax and SS so gets free healthcare...hold on a minute...he's retired, should he be working?

8 hours ago, KhunHeineken said:

I couldn't care less if he goes on to do it for the next 15 years. Likewise, I couldn't care less if he's arrested and deported for working illegally next week.

I am merely discussing the letter of the law here, and that is, you can not work on a retirement visa, and here is this guy, going public, that he's running an online business in Thailand whilst on a retirement visa. Not the sharpest tool in the shed.

It obviously bothers you.... I take it you are a petty person in life. a nightmare to work with in team environment?

2 hours ago, advancebooking said:

It obviously bothers you.... I take it you are a petty person in life. a nightmare to work with in team environment?

Wrong on all counts. Troll hard next time. 😂