Hi all,

I'm putting a lot of thought into moving over to Bangkok at the moment. I've been linving in Taiwan for the last 2 years and I was in Japan before that- in both of these countries it is virtually impossible for foreigners to access certain services. I like it here in Taiwan but I can't even get a land line in my home without a guarantor..the same goes for mobile contracts, credit cards, and more recently , I'm not allowed to get a local driving lisence- a mortgage? forget it! I am very well paid but this means nothing to them.

I'm curious as to the situation in Thailand- which I Beleive to be a little more foreigner freindly.

Any insight?

About the same and you can not buy any land with or without a mortgage. But you may be able to get a drivers license.

About the same and you can not buy any land with or without a mortgage.  But you may be able to get a drivers license. 

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i noticed that Bangkok Bank say that they will issue credit services to foreigners who have the right vis and a six month history showing that htey earn over a certain ammount (the numbrs are pretty low but ive already forgetten). They also dont seem to mind offering mortgages.

Could this be bullshit?

I like it here in Taiwan but I can't even get a land line in my home without a guarantor..the same goes for mobile contracts, credit cards, and more recently , I'm not allowed to get a local driving lisence- a mortgage? forget it! I am very well paid but this means nothing to them.

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I'm not sure the about mortgage, but no problem with mobile contract, local driving license.

Since you are well paid, then shouldn't be any problem with credit card as well. For example Citibank (more stringent requirements compare to other banks) silver master card, you will need to show visa, work permit, at least THB80,000 monthly income.

About the same and you can not buy any land with or without a mortgage.  But you may be able to get a drivers license. 

i noticed that Bangkok Bank say that they will issue credit services to foreigners who have the right vis and a six month history showing that htey earn over a certain ammount (the numbrs are pretty low but ive already forgetten). They also dont seem to mind offering mortgages.

Could this be bullshit?

Yes. bull, foreigners are not alowed to buy property in Thailand unless bought through a holding company. as for services in OP I had no problems getting a land line installed, mobiles are generally on a pay as you go basis, and you can get license to drive no problem but I wouldn't recommend it they are all mad over here and can't drive to save their lives, driving over here just costs you a bundle in handouts

About the same and you can not buy any land with or without a mortgage.  But you may be able to get a drivers license. 

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i noticed that Bangkok Bank say that they will issue credit services to foreigners who have the right vis and a six month history showing that htey earn over a certain ammount (the numbrs are pretty low but ive already forgetten). They also dont seem to mind offering mortgages.

Could this be bullshit?

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Yes. bull, foreigners are not alowed to buy property in Thailand unless bought through a holding company. as for services in OP I had no problems getting a land line installed, mobiles are generally on a pay as you go basis, and you can get license to drive no problem but I wouldn't recommend it they are all mad over here and can't drive to save their lives, driving over here just costs you a bundle in handouts

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It may surprise you that Taiwan is far worse for driving than thailand could ever hope to be.

About the same and you can not buy any land with or without a mortgage.  But you may be able to get a drivers license. 

i noticed that Bangkok Bank say that they will issue credit services to foreigners who have the right vis and a six month history showing that htey earn over a certain ammount (the numbrs are pretty low but ive already forgetten). They also dont seem to mind offering mortgages.

Could this be bullshit?

Yes. bull, foreigners are not alowed to buy property in Thailand unless bought through a holding company. as for services in OP I had no problems getting a land line installed, mobiles are generally on a pay as you go basis, and you can get license to drive no problem but I wouldn't recommend it they are all mad over here and can't drive to save their lives, driving over here just costs you a bundle in handouts

It may surprise you that Taiwan is far worse for driving than thailand could ever hope to be.

Thats like saying one murderer is a worse murderer than another, they are both still murderers so whats your point?

About the same and you can not buy any land with or without a mortgage.  But you may be able to get a drivers license. 

i noticed that Bangkok Bank say that they will issue credit services to foreigners who have the right vis and a six month history showing that htey earn over a certain ammount (the numbrs are pretty low but ive already forgetten). They also dont seem to mind offering mortgages.

Could this be bullshit?

Yes. bull, foreigners are not alowed to buy property in Thailand unless bought through a holding company. as for services in OP I had no problems getting a land line installed, mobiles are generally on a pay as you go basis, and you can get license to drive no problem but I wouldn't recommend it they are all mad over here and can't drive to save their lives, driving over here just costs you a bundle in handouts

It may surprise you that Taiwan is far worse for driving than thailand could ever hope to be.

Anyway, I thought you were only thinking of moving here and were asking our sagely wisdom to help you out, so how do you know that tiwanese drivers are worse than thais? Thai drivers are much worse than your goody goody obey the traffic laws, always drive in the right lane tiwanese katoy drivers

Anyway, I thought you were only thinking of moving here and were asking our sagely wisdom to help you out, so how do you know that tiwanese drivers are worse than thais? Thai drivers are much worse than your goody goody obey the traffic laws, always drive in the right lane tiwanese katoy drivers

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I wasn't asking for advice; I was asking for facts. however, I do apreciate the information that you guys have so kindly given.

As for the driving thing: The right lane? not likely! not even the correct side of the road mate. I know becasue I've experienced the driving in both countries quite extensively- people are taught NOT to indicate here as that will result in you being cut off, and not one Taiwanese driver has ever used a mirror for anything other than to watch themselves pic their noses. Although I will concede that the flow of traffic in bangkok is far worse than Taipei.

Thanks again to those who have submitted helpful replies.

Anyway, I thought you were only thinking of moving here and were asking our sagely wisdom to help you out, so how do you know that tiwanese drivers are worse than thais? Thai drivers are much worse than your goody goody obey the traffic laws, always drive in the right lane tiwanese katoy drivers

I wasn't asking for advice; I was asking for facts. however, I do apreciate the information that you guys have so kindly given.

As for the driving thing: The right lane? not likely! not even the correct side of the road mate. I know becasue I've experienced the driving in both countries quite extensively- people are taught NOT to indicate here as that will result in you being cut off, and not one Taiwanese driver has ever used a mirror for anything other than to watch themselves pic their noses. Although I will concede that the flow of traffic in bangkok is far worse than Taipei.

Thanks again to those who have submitted helpful replies.

Just the facts maam!

Anyway, I thought you were only thinking of moving here and were asking our sagely wisdom to help you out, so how do you know that tiwanese drivers are worse than thais? Thai drivers are much worse than your goody goody obey the traffic laws, always drive in the right lane tiwanese katoy drivers

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I wasn't asking for advice; I was asking for facts. however, I do apreciate the information that you guys have so kindly given.

As for the driving thing: The right lane? not likely! not even the correct side of the road mate. I know becasue I've experienced the driving in both countries quite extensively- people are taught NOT to indicate here as that will result in you being cut off, and not one Taiwanese driver has ever used a mirror for anything other than to watch themselves pic their noses. Although I will concede that the flow of traffic in bangkok is far worse than Taipei.

Thanks again to those who have submitted helpful replies.

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"Thats like saying one murderer is a worse murderer than another, they are both still murderers so whats your point?"

actually, it's nothing like saying that you grumpy bastard..######, You can't join a discussion board these days without someone having a bad day(year?) picking at what you write.

Driving in Thailand is a piece of cake! I don't know where either of you grumpy foo foos are coming from....but on the other hand you DO HAVE TO KNOW HOW TO DRIVE! and that's as grumpy as I'm going to get.