Expats in Phetchabun

[AKJeff]

Hi, 

 

I just joined Thai Visa.   I am looking into buy a place in Phetchabun.   I am wondering if there is a place to meet expats and talk with them about the area.   I have looked on the forum and can't find a current version of this topic so I am sorry if it is a repeat.   I am posting here but can't really tell if it belongs here or Issan.   My girlfriend says that Phetchabun is not Issan so I will try here.  

[Kwasaki]

 Try.......Central Thailand Forum

Forum for Angthong, Ayutthaya, Chai Nat, Kanchanaburi, Kamphaeng Phet, Lopburi, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Sawan, Phetchabun, Phetchaburi, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram, Saraburi, Singburi, Sukhothai, Suphanburi, Tak, Uthai Thani and Uttaradit.

[AKJeff]

I am sorry, but isn't this the Central Thailand form?

[Kwasaki]

1 hour ago, AKJeff said:

I am sorry, but isn't this the Central Thailand form?

Apologies l could of sworn you posted in General forum.

Not much goes on here,  l got this back through notification,  maybe General forum would be worth a try.

 

The question you pose is really something to work out yourself IMHO especially if you have decided to buy which would mean you intend to stay in that area.

I guess you do know you can buy a place but it will need a legal lease drawn up for the land you cannot own that as a alien.

The opinion of others are so diverse also conflicting from others,  l don't personally see talking to others helps that much.

Traveling around your area and visiting places l see as the best way to make up ones own mind.

Best of luck to you.

 

[chrgrims]

Are you going to live in Phet city or the province? I live in Phet, but not the city. Not many farangs here, especially outside the city. Its a nice place to live if you dont need city lights. Try toffyhome bar in the city to meet some farangs. https://www.facebook.com/toffyhome

[AKJeff]

Thanks for the reply. I am going to try Phetchabun City. There is a condominium that I am told is the only one in town, that I am looking at. I am not one that wants the big city but finding a condo outside of the touristy places is not that easy. If I like the area I might try to find a lease hold on a house in the future but for now the condo will do. I will give the toffyhome bar a try. I have past by it in the car but I will stop in for a drink. I have seen a few foreigners at Lotus but they have been with family and I did not want to interrupt their day. Mainly just want to see what people think of the area and why they chose to live here so I can make an intelligent decision for myself.

[chrgrims]

Almost always the reason is the wife.

[swissie]

Your Girlfriend is right. Phetchabun is not part of the Isaan. Buy yourself a map of Thailand, so you will know where you are and where your future investment will be located.

- As an intelligent man, you will rent an appartement for 6 months, before you buy anything at all.

Rural Thailand can be very boring for a Farang and the occasinal "meetings" with the few fellow Farangs in the area will not cure the "boredom-factor", that can become overwhelming. Hearing the same Farang-Stories for the 5th time, do not make them more fascinating.

- If your future "domicile" (with investment) should be on "Family-Land" of Girl-Friend, just forget it!

Give yourself time to learn about "Thai-Ways" and get familiar with "Thai-Lagalities" as far as "Real-Estate" and "Property -Ownership" is concerned. You will soon find out, that things are very different compared to your home-country as far as "property-rights" are concerned.

As you declare yourself as a "newbie", go with the "6 momth rental-situation", as I have suggested. If your GF sould insist on "quick-action" as far as your future "Investments" in Thailand are concerned, just tell her that you need some more time to evaluate the Thai-Situation.

By making a "runner" under these circumstances, you would save yourself a lot of grief in the future.
But then, as long as Testosterone rules a man's life, reason, logical thinking will take a back seat. Women know this!
Good luck and cheers.

[jamesmacleod]

Phetchabun is a lovely city, I love the place!