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Tweet The Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand has told city police to work on eliminating vices, such as drugs, in the entertainment venues of Bangkok. Chalern Yoobamrung has initiated several policies which are working to eliminate drugs from various district in the city. Figures released by the politician showed that of 1500 venues in Bangkok only 600 have . . . → Read More: Authorities clamp down on Bangkok vice Tweet When talking about retiring abroad, most people immediately think of Spain or perhaps far-flung but still very western destinations such as Australia and New Zealand. More and more western retirees, however, are showing an interest in more exotic locations, and one of best options for a fascinating yet safe retirement in Thailand. Thanks to the film industry, . . . → Read More: Bangkok retirement Tweet Countries all over the world are having to deal with an ageing population and the problems and challenges that brings – and Thailand is no exception. Assisted living is a common concept in the UK, but it is a method of supporting the elderly that is only just being introduced in the South-east Asian country. Already, the . . . → Read More: Thailand assisted living Tweet Dok Kaew Gardens, named after the Orange Jessamine flower, opened towards the end of 2009, and is a peaceful retirement home in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Everyone is welcome, and their doors are open to both native Thais and to expatriates, including Brits, Europeans and Americans. While some people are lucky enough to have relatives both able and . . . → Read More: Dok Kaew Gardens retirement home Chiang Mai, Thailand Tweet Thai condo sales hit a slump
According to the latest research from Colliers International Thailand, the condominium market in the country was seriously curtailed due to ongoing doubt about the government policy regarding incentives for first time buyers. Only around 3000 units were released in 2011′s Q3, compared to the 11,600 that were released in Q2 . . . → Read More: Thai condo sales hit a slump Tweet Centara Grand Residence in Pattaya
The Centara Grand Residence in Pattaya is the stunning flagship project for the Tulip Goup, and is to feature a total of three towers;two being residential and the other will be a 5 star Centara Grand hotel with 200 rooms. Located in Na Jomtein, the total project is sitting on 18 Rai . . . → Read More: Centara Grand Residence in Pattaya Tweet Novotel Bangkok Platinum opens
Accor are the leading international operator of high end hotels in Thailand and Asia Pacific, and have announced the opening of the Novotel Bangkok Platinum, which is located in the heart of the Bangkok shopping area and very strategically atop of the largest fashion shopping mall in Thailand, the Platinum Fashion Mall. Novotel . . . → Read More: Novotel Bangkok Platinum opens Tweet New condo starts in Pattaya
A range of condominium projects have recently been launched in Pattaya, Thailand by Matrix. This company has a reputation for all their real estate property being both well proven and safe. Pattaya is also considered to be one of the safest locations for the investment in real estate. Some of the investment . . . → Read More: New condo starts in Pattaya Tweet There can’t be more than a handful of adults who spend their ‘working’ life in the Northern hemisphere who haven’t had at least a passing thought about spending their retirement years in warmer climes. The idea of balmy breezes, swaying palms, white sand beaches and warm, inviting seas that one can dive into year round is . . . → Read More: Retirement in Phuket There are a large number of international schools inThailand many using UK or U.S. curriculums and exams, most have British, European , American and Thai teaching staff there are western style levels of education, i.e. nursery, primary , secondary, collage. . . . → Read More: Thai Schools Most farang’s (that’s you) tend to keep the bulk of their funds in the bank in the west either in the home country or off shore bank bringing in money as needed either monthly or as needed in larger amounts. . . . → Read More: Banking in Thailand The preliminary results are in from the latest HSBC Expat Explorer survey and they make interesting reading. The survey was conducted among 3385 expats from over 100 different countries to find out their thoughts and opinions on where they are now living. . . . → Read More: Thailand is the most popular expat retirement destination Tweet Thailand Important Phone Numbers Pattaya Phone Numbers What are Important phone numbers I need? Tweet You should be aware that anyone can set up as a real estate agent inThailand there are basically no controls on who can sell or rent properties or how property is sold or rented, you should ask around, check out forums on the net to find an agent with a solid local reputation. Tweet Applications for Thai’s married or engaged to a UK Citizen The . . . → Read More: Visa, Legal, Money, Banking in Thailand . . . → Read More: FAQ’S of Thailand Tweet Unless you are planning to avoid any large population centers and camp in the countryside, getting connected to the internet in Thailand is not a big problem. Since the world at large has become dependent on the net for a huge percentage of communication and information, internet cafes have sprung up all over the place, including . . . → Read More: Getting internet access in Thailand Tweet The Land of Smiles has earned quite a reputation not only as an extremely popular tourist destination but also as a spot where a quid, buck or Euro goes a long way. The Economist, a British weekly magazine regarded as one of the premier journals of its kind, recently published a survey that corroborated the general . . . → Read More: Retire to Bangkok cost of living Be realistic when you start looking for your condo in Thailand, take your time looking around and don’t just grab the first one you see thinking you won’t find better. Make a list of vital requirements before you start looking, and then extras in order of preference . . . → Read More: Buying an apartment in Thailand Tweet The Northeast region of Thailand known as Isaan makes up about a third of the country’s total landmass, and has its own unique flavor,which is quite different from the highly tourist-oriented developments in more Westernized regions. Though times are changing here too, Isaan is still the place to go if you want to experience a real . . . → Read More: Retirement in Isaan Thailand There are certain rules to buying a vehicle in Thailand, and you cannot even attempt to purchase one until you have received your certificate of residence from the bureau of immigration. This is what you receive once you have registered your 90 day address notification, which you generally do within 24 hours of arriving in the country, although many do it much later. Make several copies of this as you will need one for the likes of utilities etc. . . . → Read More: Buying a car in Thailand Tweet If your perception of Thailand is limited to crowded beaches and frenetic nightlife, you’re missing a whole lot of the real picture. True, there are innumerable gorgeous (and often crowded) beaches, and there’s all the nightlife you can handle if you confine your search to the well known holiday resorts. However, there are other options; one of . . . → Read More: Retirement in Hua Hin Thailand Tweet Owning property in Thailand is not possible as a foreigner, but interestingly you can own a home. You are not able to purchase the land that the home sits on, but you are allow to buy the house itself. That said however, there are loopholes around this problem and ways for a foreigner to get property, . . . → Read More: Owning property in Thailand Tweet Many people who come to visit Thailand do not bother to get a local drivers licence. The country accepts the validity of the international drivers licence but only to a certain extent. For people who are planning to live in the country for a longer period then acquiring the Thai licence is advisable. Some insurance policies . . . → Read More: Obtaining a Thai driving licence Tweet STEP 4: OBTAINING RE-ENTRY PERMITS Definitions: ‘Re-entry’ permits are for people that hold extensions to stay. These people have to apply for re-entry which is approved by Thailand Immigration to leave and return, whereby individuals maintain the length of time granted beforehand for extension. Re-entry permits are now issued at local Thailand immigration offices. ‘Visa’ given outside Thailand by . . . → Read More: Retiring in Thailand steps 4 and 5 Tweet STEP 1: ATTAINING A VISA FOR NON-IMMIGRANTS
To begin plans for your retirement in Thailand, first obtain a non-immigration visa. Ideally the visa should be attained before arrival in Thailand. A lawyer can help arrange for your 90-day non-immigrant visa at your country of residence or in neighbouring countries. Following arrival in Thailand, visa will be extended to 1year. We . . . → Read More: First three steps in retiring to Thailand Tweet Retirement signifies the end of employment life for all and settling in Thailand is usually not what is associated with this word. With lifestyle today involving constant learning and working throughout, retirement now has a new purpose to suit the requirements of a new retiring generation. Whether you agree that retirement, viewed by many as working and . . . → Read More: Why and where to retire in Thailand Tweet Once upon a time, if you wanted to retire to sunnier climes, you were very limited as to where you could go. The Spanish Costas were the numero uno place for elderly Brits to retire to, but so to our ever shrinking world you can now retire virtually anywhere. For those who prefer far flung shores, . . . → Read More: Planning your retirement; Thailand –v- The Philippines Tweet Thailand has a great deal to offer whether you’re contemplating a visit, a long-term stay or perhaps a permanent relocation from the Western world. The climate is moderate to hot, the scenery is unbeatable, the beaches are world-class, the culture is fascinating and the Thai people are renowned for their unfailing hospitality. It’s not surprising that . . . → Read More: Cost of Living in Thailand Rental property Tweet The issue of transportation costs hinges partly on whether you drive your own vehicle or use public transportation. If you own a vehicle, the cost of petrol per month will range from around Bt1,000 or less for a little scooter on up to Bt10,000 or more, depending on the type of vehicle and how much driving . . . → Read More: Cost of Living in Thailand, Medical, food, transport Tweet Using your PayPal account in Thailand can be very easy if all you want to do is withdraw money since you can withdraw money to almost any account in Thailand. Also if you have a business and you want to receive payments via PayPal is should work as well. But for some unexplainable reason it may . . . → Read More: Paypal in Thailand one way to deal with it Tweet Any ‘best of’ list must be viewed subjectively as everyone has different opinions, and what some love, others detest. This compilation of the best places in Thailand to retire must also be viewed in this way, but the content has been compiled due to popularity and popular opinion. Pattaya & Jomtiem Pattaya is working extremely hard to shed . . . → Read More: Some of the best places to live in Thailand Tweet Using a PayPal account in Thailand can sometimes be a tricky process; some transactions just don’t work. You can withdraw money from your PayPal account or receive payments via PayPal to almost any bank in the country. However, you might have a problem when you try to make a purchase with an overseas PayPal account. Say you . . . → Read More: Using a PayPal account in Thailand Tweet The northern province of Chiang Mai in Thailand is promoting long-stay tourism in the area in hopes of increasing revenue to the capital city of Chiang Mai and surrounds. The Chamber of Commerce reported a decline in tourism last year after political protests in some areas of the province, but says the disturbance was limited and . . . → Read More: Chiang Mai in Thailand is promoting long-stay tourism The Expat Explorer Survey is now in its third year, and the feedback tabulated for the latest survey puts Thailand on top of the list of the best places for an expat to live . . . → Read More: Thailand tops best place to live in the world survey Pattaya is a city that seems to grow every day and the Pattaya real estate market is booming. A lot of foreigners are looking for a condo, and apartment or even a house in Pattaya. . . . → Read More: Pattaya Thailand Real Estate Have you heard the joke about the tourist goes to Pattaya and find a beer bar, find a girl, fall in love and lives happy in Thailand for the rest of his life, the punch line is not very funny. . . . → Read More: Buying A Bar In Pattaya Thailand |
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