simon43 Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Not sure which sub-forum to post this question. Mods please move if needed ???? I'm relocating from Nong Khai to Laos. I have a few boxes of personal goods, 2 TV screens and a bicycle to take with me. Frankly, it is a major hassle to hand-carry these through NK Thai immigration, onto the bridge bus and then through Lao immigration. It seems better to load them onto the shuttle train at NK railway station, stamp out of Thailand at the station, go over the bridge on the train, stamp into Laos at the small railway station just over the bridge and then be met by a private car and driver to take me up to Luang Prabang, (I'm not struggling on the public bus thank-you!). Has anyone used this shuttle train? I read a travel blog from an Indian guy who said it was all very easy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inThailand Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Can't you just hire a taxi with your possessions in tow from Nong Khai, go through immigration and drive up to LP? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 1 minute ago, inThailand said: Can't you just hire a taxi with your possessions in tow from Nong Khai, go through immigration and drive up to LP? Actually yes, this is the solution that I've chosen. I have booked a private car to come over the bridge from Laos, enter Thailasnd, pick m,e up with my boxes, go back through Thai and Lao customs and then drive up to LP. I couldn't find anyone on the Thai side willing to do this, and it makes sense to use a left-hand drive Lao car anyway. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Just curious why you are moving from Thailand to a less-developed country, although i'm told Luang Prabang is nice. It's an interesting move. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myjawe Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 7 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: Just curious why you are moving from Thailand to a less-developed country, although i'm told Luang Prabang is nice. It's an interesting move. It's the first step before Andorra... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post simon43 Posted July 18, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2019 8 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: Just curious why you are moving from Thailand to a less-developed country, although i'm told Luang Prabang is nice. It's an interesting move. Having lived in Burma for the past 5 years, and having recently returned to Thailand, I think I prefer to live in 'less-developed' countries. I previously lived in LP around 2012/13 and very much enjoyed the locality, (but not the job at the time). In a nutshell, I'm tired of the uncertainties in Thailand, and tired of being treated by the government and immigration like a prisoner out on bail. My Elite visa is coming up for renewal and I'm not prepared to shell out 500,000 baht, nor am I willing to put 800,000 baht in the bank. In Laos or Burma (or many other countries), I only need to renew my visa once a year, don't have to do 90 day reports, don't have to have $$$ in the bank blah blah blah ???? My choice was wittled down to relocating back to Laos or relocating back to Andorra (where I lived in the 90's). After investigation, I discounted Andorra (for the moment), because of the fiscal statements needed while I am still working. Once retired, I might move back to Andorra, but for now it's Luang Prabang. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emptypockets Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 37 minutes ago, myjawe said: It's the first step before Andorra... Bangladesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emptypockets Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 8 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: Just curious why you are moving from Thailand to a less-developed country, although i'm told Luang Prabang is nice. It's an interesting move. Read his posting history.... Interesting if a little sad. Got burnt in Thailand big time by multiple Thai wives. Make your own conclusions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyTheMook Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 1 hour ago, emptypockets said: Read his posting history.... Interesting if a little sad. Got burnt in Thailand big time by multiple Thai wives. Make your own conclusions. Muahahahaahaaa....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post simon43 Posted July 18, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2019 8 hours ago, emptypockets said: Read his posting history.... Interesting if a little sad. Got burnt in Thailand big time by multiple Thai wives. Make your own conclusions. Not quite correct. Got burnt by one Thai wife and bounced back. Got burnt by drug dealers and corrupt local police and bounced back. If you're looking for a sad, broken man, you're looking at the wrong person. Those events made me a stronger person. and sad isn't in my vocabulary. So yes, make your own conclusions. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post strikingsunset Posted July 18, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2019 I agree Simon, I always look out your posts,I remember recently you posted your financial “ life story” mine is quite similar.You are not sad at all you come across as a positive,well reasoned guy, good luck with the move.Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inThailand Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Why is it more than 80 percent of TV posters don't even live here? Want to bees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3stan Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 10 hours ago, simon43 said: Having lived in Burma for the past 5 years, and having recently returned to Thailand, I think I prefer to live in 'less-developed' countries. I previously lived in LP around 2012/13 and very much enjoyed the locality, (but not the job at the time). In a nutshell, I'm tired of the uncertainties in Thailand, and tired of being treated by the government and immigration like a prisoner out on bail. My Elite visa is coming up for renewal and I'm not prepared to shell out 500,000 baht, nor am I willing to put 800,000 baht in the bank. In Laos or Burma (or many other countries), I only need to renew my visa once a year, don't have to do 90 day reports, don't have to have $$$ in the bank blah blah blah ???? My choice was wittled down to relocating back to Laos or relocating back to Andorra (where I lived in the 90's). After investigation, I discounted Andorra (for the moment), because of the fiscal statements needed while I am still working. Once retired, I might move back to Andorra, but for now it's Luang Prabang. I can very much relate to your current situation. Have you considered Vietnam at all? Its a country I’m currently considering. I prefer Buddhist countries though. Vietnam is often loud and chaotic. I think i will go check out Luang Prabang. Visited there about 20 years ago. Being able to “self medicate” fairly easily and freely is also one of the factors i take into considerations. Lao is good for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post justlookin Posted July 19, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2019 19 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: Just curious why you are moving from Thailand to a less-developed country, although i'm told Luang Prabang is nice. It's an interesting move. Just IMO, It's more laid back, the people treat me as a local (discounts in shops, bars - I never ask for), can go home with a Lao girl easier for free (not a hooker), Beerlao, good expat community, less rules than Thailand (ie smoking, vaping etc) and things are improving slowly re roads, trains, etc But there are cons, roads are terrible, lots of things are more expensive, there are no chain restaurants/shops here (good/bad depending on your persepctive), the rules we do have are pretty odd (no flags except for Lao & communist ones, no tattoo shops - seems to be getting ignored more now though, no sex with a Lao partner before marriage - never been a problem for me but I know 3 couples that got caught). A lot of people who end up here tried Thailand and first and then come here when they get married & are a bit older it seems but there's a lot of younger expats here too 20's and 30's. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inThailand Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 19 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: Just curious why you are moving from Thailand to a less-developed country, although i'm told Luang Prabang is nice. It's an interesting move. $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exilerunner Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 BTW, I came in on the shuttle train from Laos this week and there was a customs check on the Thai side. Everyones luggage was searched. Just FYI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted July 20, 2019 Author Share Posted July 20, 2019 8 hours ago, Exilerunner said: BTW, I came in on the shuttle train from Laos this week and there was a customs check on the Thai side. Everyones luggage was searched. Just FYI. I decided to go out of Thailand by private Lao car. Any luggage searches shouldn't be a problem - I'm not smuggling drugs or dildos.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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