HighPlainsDrifter Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Hello Everyone, I am English and now living in the wild northwest of Thailand for three years with my Thai wife of six years. Due to a double bereavement we had to come to Thailand to look after relatives, but for me a welcome escape from the cold and windy island. My interests are photography and natural history so I have a wonderful opportunity with all that Thailand has to offer. I would like to thank Thai Visa Forum for all the very useful information I have used in helping me get to grips with the difficult and ever changing Thai immigration system, not that the UK is very good in this department either. Best wishes and Chohk Dee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackNinja Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 On behalf of the moderators, admin, and members of ThaiVisa, we wish to welcome all new members to the forum... and hope that you find our forum informative and enjoyable. This is the Welcome thread for 2551/2008, so post your introduction here. Looking forward to hearing from our newest members. Hello I'm The Black Ninja and I'm a newbie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac0779 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Hello All I've been living in Surin Province for 6 years (sorry just found the welcome for newbies) with my Thai wife of 20 years, what a great country! having loads of fun in the sun! I have been using this site for a few weeks and its great, thanks for the welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twistlock Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 On behalf of the moderators, admin, and members of ThaiVisa, we wish to welcome all new members to the forum... and hope that you find our forum informative and enjoyable. This is the Welcome thread for 2551/2008, so post your introduction here. Looking forward to hearing from our newest members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahtin Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Hi, have been around for a while, just wanted to apologize to dr:Pat_Pong for using a similar avatar. Just noticed. Changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddeellbbooyy Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Just a quick hello from a new member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aries27 Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 how come i only saw this thread today? i joined a little more than a month ago and i am no longer a newbie. senior member it says... 4 squares i think! too bad, i would have wanted to introduce myself! welcome to the newbies. many info and lots to learn. whether you understand or not the things going on, the secret is just to dive in. sooner or later, you will find yourself swimming along like a pro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minted Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Hi guys new to the forum. Have been going to Thailand for the past 3 years now and love it. I am kicking myself I did not take my first trip sooner. Hope to make a few friends here. Cheers M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossfinn Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 My interests are photography Hi HPD, Have you checked out this Sub-Forum yet? Welcome Moss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rook Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Hi , I've been reading this site for some time now , and i find it very useful ... just thought i'd say hello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RouxTheDay Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 Hi everyone! I've been reading the TV forums for a few weeks now, and finally got around to registering. I've been using the site primarily as a resource for research and insight in prep for my fiance's upcoming relocation to BKK from the US. (He's coming out of early retirement to take this job, so it had better be good!) My current role is Chief Facilitator of Relocation and Culture Shock Minimization! Although I'll be commuting back and forth frequently throughout the year, I'll be maintaining a permanent US residency (at least for the timebeing). I definitely plan to check in over at the Ladies Forums. I'm sure I'm going to be needing advice and support for keeping an overseas relationship alive and well! Nice to meet you all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermuda Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 yahooooo...... eureeeeeeka........ I finally learned how to post and reply to messages kudos to Thai Visa administrators.......excellent source of extra info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padfoot Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I have been reading this site for a while now and figure it is time to introduce myself. I am from Seattle, USA. I have been to Thailand three times in the last year and a half. I am considering moving to Thailand. My next trip is planned for early September for a six month stay. If I still like as I do now then the move will happen. I also want to say thanks to everybody for their posts; you have been very helpfull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aries27 Posted May 10, 2008 Share Posted May 10, 2008 someone told me i have to make 500 posts to get here. i think i got into the fast lane? whew... what a rough ride anyway. am too serious....unless someone hangs the word "fun, joke, etc. i always assume things are serious...and for all my ehem, higher than average IQ, my pick-up could be just bad... naughty, naughty... is it alright to say your real name? maybe later. i got into TV because i had 5 wonderful days in bkk (plus a day's excursion in ayutthaya) last march. my only second time in thailand. the first in 2001 was forgettable and never thought i will be back. but i am into ornamental gardening back here in PH. yup, everyting started with caladiums (google if you dont know this). i thought i would just order, but after computing the freight cost and then the fare if i actually come pick it up myself, i decided on the latter. i really enjoyed the experience. bkk on the cheap... (whatever bad i said about LOS, i would still say its thumbs up as a tourist bargain (if you know where to look). another thing, i look thai and i felt assimilation was so easy... almost like PH and what we would have been, and even more, if we could just get our act together. and there was something else about TH that appealed to me...creativity? i dont know. so i had this idea when i got back home to check out the possibility of working and living in LOS, particularly bkk as i have not been able to go to the other places. so i got into TV... altho i must have been here before when i did a research before flying there. yup, maybe 2 months research (not everyday! - we had to postpone) for a 5-day trip. but it paid off.... i thought i would get in as a webdesigner (teaching is blaaah for me, unless it would be for pre-schoolers, dont have patience for structured, formal environment). but changed my mind about the whole thing. i think i want to stay right here in PH, set up my garden into a profitable one, and write... always wanted to do this, but i keep looking for something more than fiction or documentary stuffs. i want to write something good but relevant as well. something interesting but inspirational too. something that would sell, but something not commercial. i think one of these days, i will stumble into a good material and just proceed. btw, my educational and professional background is environmental studies/research. but it was a boring field for me, altho i remained environmentally-minded even more so when i left the industry. never had formal training in writing, not even for college newsletters etc. i discovered late that this is some kind of a talent of mine, always thought everyone wrote this way. btw, i am a pure, unadulterated product of philippine education, the best maybe but still local. no US or foreign input. i hope that says a lot of the quality of our education too. i probably have the longest intro here. mods, feel free to edit... and even remove everything completely. one thing about me, i am so poor in remembering names and avatars. i usually dont even look at it, just what is being written. right now, i only remember the farang pub ppl. so what threads were serious and what were bedlam? i will search for that later...if i will learn that those where i posted the most serious were for kicks, i am gonna hunt the OP and whatever... so there, did i forget something? oh i love dogs, love animals and love men too. in that order? hmmm.... now i feel too lazy to post. mods, please edit this! too long and too revealing... nice to meet you all.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigstheNigro Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 G'day everyone, Been looking at this site for years & decided to join again. Very infornmative. Got married last year to my gorgous thai wife, both living in Australia. Lovvin it. Nothing but dramas with the Aust embassy, same old same old. Perseverance pays. Does anyone know of some good apartments near Sukumvit (1-100) that dont charge too much per month. We are looking to come back for a month soon and the only place we can think of is Romamce Apts. They are about 8000bht/mth inc elec. Cheers Nigs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kato Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Hi, I've been reading lots and posting a little on here for about a week now, and have only been in Thailand for 10 days, so its all very new to me! Am finding so many posts on here helpful, so thanks for all the info! I'm living in Lopburi, and working as yep, a dreaded teacher! I'm originally from the UK. Moved here after doing a year teaching in India, which I loved, but it was voluntary, so I had to move somewhere that would pay me. I know there are tons of places out there where I could have got paid much more, but as long as I have enough to live on, I'd rather be somewhere that excites me and I feel happy than somewhere without a personality that I love and being rich. I hope Thailand is going to tick that box, so far it seems promising!! My first big challange is to pick up some of the language, and I am also enjoying exploring both the land and the culture. Oh, and I cant wait to meet my kids, got a fortnight to wait, and I'm just itching to get teaching again! Well, I hope to stick around and continue finding answers to my questions, and maybe making a few friends along the way!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossfinn Posted May 12, 2008 Share Posted May 12, 2008 My first big challange is to pick up some of the language, Hi Kato and welcome have a look through here Thai Language sub-forum it might help a little. Good Luck Moss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankman Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 I just found out about this site and I must say, what a nice change to all these other sites on the net. Just want to say; HELLO ALL !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygirl Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hi I am new to the site but not to Thailand. Happy to be aboard guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrIrrisistable Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 Hi, I am a 58yo hypocondriac alcoholic nymphomaniac. Does anyone know where the meetings are held ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randilynn42 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Hi everyone, My name is Randilynn and I am very new to this forum. Myslef and my husband and our son are planning on a move to Thailand in September of this year. We are very excited to live a new way of life... while introducing to our son that one can be happy with just the basic needs fullfilled instead of wants...wants and more wants! Something our society in British Columbia has too much of..everyone wanting bigger and better and fogetting about true happiness. I am looking for any information involving living in Chiang Mai. My brother resides in Chiang Mai and owns Miguels Cafe anyone eaten there? He will be a great help for us there but would love to hear any important information regarding a move...in any way and form. Thanks so much! Cheers, Randilynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffy123 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Hi to all, great site. im looking for information on anything about Trang, land prices,general info on the area etc many thanks Taffy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum75pla Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I am planning on an extended stay in Thailand and was wondering what my best bet visa wise is? I have a degree in culinary arts, so eventually i'll most likely be working at a resort or something, but I plan on doing a bit of travelling and relaxing first. How many visa runs can be made on a tourist visa? Would a NON-Immigrant-O be a better bet? Also I am a healthy 27 yr old male, who should I get insurance through? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossfinn Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Hi I am new to the site but not to Thailand. Happy to be aboard guys. Welcome happygirl Moss Hi everyone, I am looking for any information involving living in Chiang Mai. Hi Randi, have a look at this forum Chang Mai I think it might help. Hi to all, great site. im looking for information on anything about Trang, land prices,general info on the area etc many thanks Taffy Hello Taffy, here is a link to the Southern Forum I am planning on an extended stay in Thailand and was wondering what my best bet visa wise is? I have a degree in culinary arts, so eventually i'll most likely be working at a resort or something, but I plan on doing a bit of travelling and relaxing first. How many visa runs can be made on a tourist visa? Would a NON-Immigrant-O be a better bet?Also I am a healthy 27 yr old male, who should I get insurance through? Thanks Yo Red, Try here, throw in any question, there is generally very good help available Visa's for Thailand Moss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Hello everyone, After nearly 3 years in Thailand (Bang Saray) I have just got around to getting an internet connection. I signed up to the forum yesterday afternoon and couldn't get away from the screen until the early hours. I anticipate much sulking from the love of my life if I don't limit myself. This forum is full of good advice, wild guesses, total bull*, great punning and pi55taking - terrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Hi everyone,My name is Randilynn and I am very new to this forum. Myslef and my husband and our son are planning on a move to Thailand in September of this year. We are very excited to live a new way of life... while introducing to our son that one can be happy with just the basic needs fullfilled instead of wants...wants and more wants! Something our society in British Columbia has too much of..everyone wanting bigger and better and fogetting about true happiness. I am looking for any information involving living in Chiang Mai. My brother resides in Chiang Mai and owns Miguels Cafe anyone eaten there? He will be a great help for us there but would love to hear any important information regarding a move...in any way and form. Thanks so much! Cheers, Randilynn Miguels has awesome Mexican tacos... I frequent it as often as my Thai wife allows.... I actually found it the first night I was here in CM. It is walking distance from the hotel I was in until I found a home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalseo Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 new bee here..i like this forum hope you can help me guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Welcome to all ( except Jerry the golfball spammer ) SPAMMING IS OUT HERE JERRY. Welcome to the good guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaicam Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Just wanted to say hello to everyone. There seem to be several forums about Thailand, and this one seems to be a lot more reasonable than some of the others. I'm mostly interested in photography, and enjoying my visits to Thailand. I usually go to Phuket, but not always. I guess I've got a lot of looking-around to do here, to find out where the different discussions are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf5370 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Just wanted to say hello to everyone. There seem to be several forums about Thailand, and this one seems to be a lot more reasonable than some of the others. I'm mostly interested in photography, and enjoying my visits to Thailand. I usually go to Phuket, but not always. I guess I've got a lot of looking-around to do here, to find out where the different discussions are. Welcome ThaiCam - there's a photograph forum here too - http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showforum=84 Come in and enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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