brianthainess Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 So OP can you be bothered to answer our questions? What is your monthly budget? do you have funds of 800,000baht? do you get the full OZ pension? will you have say 2millon+ baht to cover hospital bills? Your first obstacle will be to open a Thai bank account. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThaiFelix Posted December 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 4, 2023 19 minutes ago, brianthainess said: So OP can you be bothered to answer our questions? What is your monthly budget? do you have funds of 800,000baht? do you get the full OZ pension? will you have say 2millon+ baht to cover hospital bills? Your first obstacle will be to open a Thai bank account. Geez talk about all doom and gloom for the old fella, you never heard of GoFundMe?? 55555! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse123 Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Rayong has deserted beaches and nice sea and is cheap and cheerful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanton681 Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 4 hours ago, BusyB said: Haven't been through Nong Khai in 20 years but back then at least it was very lovely and laid back. And still is today. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rughead Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Songkhla beach , everything you need , and not expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grusa Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 20 hours ago, BigStar said: Pattaya's wonderful, always has been. @Addicted2Pattayaon 2008-10-13 00:39:08: If pattaya did die. where would be the next best place ? @Sommaz on 2008-10-13 10:47:57: Heaven of course. However, if you want a quieter beach but nearer heaven, stay at Ban Amphur or Bangsalay. Along the coast south of Pattaya are some really nice places. Shhhh..... don't tell everyone, or they'll all come! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post khunPer Posted December 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 4, 2023 On 12/3/2023 at 5:01 AM, Kermit2404 said: Can anyone here suggest a relaxing place and the costs, and visas I will need? (Australian). Sorry for the depth. Cheers For a long-stay as retiree, you need a non-immigrant O-visa – can be obtained domestically if you enter visa exempt – and the financial resources of either minimum 65k bah per month or a bank deposit of 800k baht. You can find affordable accommodation almost all over Thailand. Daily need are also priced quite similar due to expansion of chain stores and competition. My best best advise is always to get around to potential good places after your choice, and check them out for a couple of week or a month. Furthermore, also check them during rainy or monsoon season. Up north, also be aware of PM2.5 air pollution-season. Where to settle is up to a personal view and life-style. Tourist destination can be little more expensive for accommodation, but have have other benefits worth consider. Personally I chose a tourist destination – Koh Samui down south – mainly because of I can easily get what I want of Western-style products and it's "all year summer", never too hot and never too cold. Furthermore there is almost always acceptable air; i.e. low PM2.5. Also, the mix of Western foreigners and expats, makes contact easy – there are by the ways quite a number of Aussies living on the island. The recommended 65k per month fits quite well for a budget for good living – of course depending of personal life-style – but you can manage on less, like around 40k baht a month. You can often find acceptable accommodation for 10k-15k baht pr. month – also on Samui – and manage with 500 baht per day in livings costs for food etc.; however, excluded spending for bar visits and what might follow from that. Health insurance and some budget for local transportation – bus, song thaew, motorbike rent or buy – also needs to be included in a budget. Hope this short info might help you, please feel free to ask questions... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LikeItHot Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 (edited) On 12/3/2023 at 2:24 PM, thaibeachlovers said: There was a reason Cha Am is not on my list of nice beaches in LOS. Every beach in the central gulf is gross Edited December 4, 2023 by LikeItHot 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 5 hours ago, khunPer said: Hope this short info might help you, please feel free to ask questions... Very helpful post. Dont understand why you bothered. The OP started a thread and has contributed ZERO. Wasted threads like this are sad. @Kermit2404 are you even aware you have contributed ZERO despite being online since your OP. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jaxon Posted December 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2023 12 hours ago, DrJack54 said: Very helpful post. Dont understand why you bothered. The OP started a thread and has contributed ZERO. Wasted threads like this are sad. @Kermit2404 are you even aware you have contributed ZERO despite being online since your OP. Who knows, OP (74) might be back. I've been trying to use this Aseanow site (as opposed to the old ThaiVisa) on my laptop and the pop up ads almost make it un-useable ! Switched to my mobile and it's better. I don't think it's a wasted thread as there are others (like myself) that can benefit from the information posted. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 16 hours ago, DrJack54 said: Very helpful post. Dont understand why you bothered. The OP started a thread and has contributed ZERO. Wasted threads like this are sad. @Kermit2404 are you even aware you have contributed ZERO despite being online since your OP. Thanks for your comment. Others than the OP can have benefit from answers in the forum; I have found a lot of very useful information without ever asking one opening-post question. That is why I bother to answer OPs and comments with questions – the ASEAN NOW-threads even shows up when asking Google for help. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 31 minutes ago, khunPer said: Others than the OP can have benefit from answers in the forum; I They will have a LOT more help it the OP contributed. Here is a random response from @brianthainess "So OP can you be bothered to answer our questions? What is your monthly budget? do you have funds of 800,000baht? do you get the full OZ pension? will you have say 2millon+ baht to cover hospital bills? Your first obstacle will be to open a Thai bank account" If the OP answered some of those questions rather than start a thread and contribute nothing, that would be a good start.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 35 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: They will have a LOT more help it the OP contributed. Here is a random response from @brianthainess "So OP can you be bothered to answer our questions? What is your monthly budget? do you have funds of 800,000baht? do you get the full OZ pension? will you have say 2millon+ baht to cover hospital bills? Your first obstacle will be to open a Thai bank account" If the OP answered some of those questions rather than start a thread and contribute nothing, that would be a good start.. And 2 days later still Zilch from the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 11 minutes ago, brianthainess said: And 2 days later still Zilch from the OP. You want to sue? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brianthainess Posted December 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2023 34 minutes ago, bignok said: You want to sue? A Trolling again with nothing to say 'cept rubbish. Get a life. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 16 minutes ago, brianthainess said: A Trolling again with nothing to say 'cept rubbish. Get a life. I hope you find happiness one day. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persimmon Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 On 12/4/2023 at 2:50 AM, Stanton681 said: And still is today. I was there to do a visa crossing last year . I think after 3 or 4 days I would start to get bored of the place . There`s the small night market at the weekend and the walk along the river can be pleasant , but apart from that .....? Maybe if you had a Thai partner to go out with it might be different , but for a solo traveller ? Am I missing something here ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northstar1 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 On 12/3/2023 at 9:03 PM, ThaiFelix said: Geez talk about all doom and gloom for the old fella, you never heard of GoFundMe?? 55555! He’s not from the Uk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit2404 Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 Sorry for not replying earlier. Had a problem to take care of. Thank you all for the very valuable input. I shall keep reading and updating this thread for as long as it continues. Thank you all once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit2404 Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 On 12/5/2023 at 2:28 AM, DrJack54 said: Very helpful post. Dont understand why you bothered. The OP started a thread and has contributed ZERO. Wasted threads like this are sad. @Kermit2404 are you even aware you have contributed ZERO despite being online since your OP. I am sorry about the late replies. Have had a drama to attend to. As said in a later post, thank you all for very helpful information. I assure you I will continue to read this thread and keep you updated of my intentions. Cheers, and thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit2404 Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 Further, I am on a full pension plus a small amount of super. I dont have a Thai bank account, I live in Tasmania and therte isnt any THai banking representation here. I can certainly fulfill the 800000 baht requirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit2404 Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 Am certainly not looking for a palace. The reference to Pataya sounds good. Have been there, like it, though the beach stinks. Will have to find somewhere with a pool or go out of town for a swim in the sea. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit2404 Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 Someone mentioned Songkhla beach. Not to close to Muslim dramas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 5 minutes ago, Kermit2404 said: Further, I am on a full pension plus a small amount of super. I dont have a Thai bank account, I live in Tasmania and there isnt any THai banking representation here. I can certainly fulfill the 800000 baht requirement. Not in other.... How much is your total pension and (super income ) The Thai bank account is obtained in Thailand, not AU. For your first year you would need to use money in bank method. You will need an agent to open a Thai bank account if you enter with visa exempt or tourist visa.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit2404 Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 Just now, Kermit2404 said: Someone mentioned Songkhla beach. Not to close to Muslim dramas? Not that I have a drama with any race or religion. Am infact studying Budhhism, dont refrain all that well from intoxicating substances, but have cut down. I dont want to be a full blown any religion, just understanding Thai culture. 2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: Not in other.... How much is your total pension and (super income ) The Thai bank account is obtained in Thailand, not AU. For your first year you would need to use money in bank method. You will need an agent to open a Thai bank account if you enter with visa exempt or tourist visa.. You will need an agent to open a Thai bank account if you enter with visa exempt or tourist visa.. Where will I find a reputable agent as this sounds like the best advice. Total income with super and pension in AUD is $30,000 pa or 700,000 baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit2404 Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, Kermit2404 said: Not that I have a drama with any race or religion. Am infact studying Budhhism, dont refrain all that well from intoxicating substances, but have cut down. I dont want to be a full blown any religion, just understanding Thai culture. You will need an agent to open a Thai bank account if you enter with visa exempt or tourist visa.. Where will I find a reputable agent as this sounds like the best advice. Total income with super and pension in AUD is $30,000 pa or 700,000 baht 6 minutes ago, Kermit2404 said: Not that I have a drama with any race or religion. Am infact studying Budhhism, dont refrain all that well from intoxicating substances, but have cut down. I dont want to be a full blown any religion, just understanding Thai culture. You will need an agent to open a Thai bank account if you enter with visa exempt or tourist visa.. Where will I find a reputable agent as this sounds like the best advice. Total income with super and pension in AUD is $30,000 pa or 700,000 baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit2404 Posted December 12, 2023 Author Share Posted December 12, 2023 Just now, Kermit2404 said: Thank you Dr Jack for your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocky Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 7 minutes ago, Kermit2404 said: Someone mentioned Songkhla beach. Not to close to Muslim dramas? Songkhla is a peaceful little town. The issues of the southern insurgency seldom intrude, there have only been two incidents; in Apr 2005 a bomb attached to a motorbike exploded near the Green World Hotel, Songkhla, injured no one, in Dec 2018 two pipe bombs damaged the mermaid statue, again no injuries. The beach is popular with locals and Malaysian tourists at the weekend, but during the week it's a sleepy hollow. Good connections via Hat Yai airport to Bangkok, KL and Singapore. Depends what you're looking for, Songkhla is quite with clean air, but has few expats and little entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit2404 Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 20 hours ago, Stocky said: Songkhla is a peaceful little town. The issues of the southern insurgency seldom intrude, Thank you Stocky, appreciate a resident's reply rather than relying on heresay from people who have never been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kermit2404 Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 I did ask earlier about a reputable agent to use for visas and extensions. Any recommendations anyone? Cheers Kermit2404 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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