What To Do Six Months Before You Move To Thailand
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- I sat down and had a beer and decided to talk about, what to do six months before you move to Thailand. These are just a few of my suggestions. You will decide what works best for you.
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A few people mentioned you can just request a new passport for any reason. I didn't know that. I'm always learning. So no need for my page tear technique. Plus, I should have mentioned to get the larger US, 52 page passport. In the UK, Canada, etc.. get as many pages as you can get. Not only for traveling, but visas often times take a full page or two. Thanks for watching. Joe
Greetings Joe! Another great video of your experience in Bangkok Thailand. Yes, Bangkok Pat has an amazing TH-camr channel and I just love all the Cats in his videos. Surely hope all his subscribers buys him a coffee as he surely deserve it because, it takes so much editing to produce that level of detail in his videos . Thanks for sharing.
Pat has a great channel. Thank you for watching
Hello Joe, I'm a woman who works here. I've wanted to thank you for a long time, but I haven't had a chance to talk yet. Thank you for the good media you put out. It really has an effect on a woman's life.
I really appreciate you watching. It's great to have a lady watching
Thanks for the info. Stop worry about other people comments. You doing a great job. I live in Jomtien for 8 months now and I’m still listening to your advice. I go Bangkok once a month if I run into you I like to buy you a drink
Oh I don't worry about comments. I'm going to just do my thing. I'm just a regular guy making amateur videos. It's a fun hobby.
Hey Joe it’s Nathan here. I just wanted to say thank you for listening to Roongs story about how we met! I’m in Bkk this week and I’d love to buy you a beer if you end your night at Queen Bee on Wednesday Thursday or Friday! If not I’ll be back in January for a couple weeks and eventually for good!
Hey Nathan. That was great to hear from Roong. I'll be around. Are you here today? Maybe this Friday sometime. I'll be in Japan next week. I'm good anytime.
@@EagerExpatyes I’m here till Sunday. I’m planning on being around Prom Phong Thursday and Friday. I’m staying in Udom Suk.
@@EagerExpat my whatchamacallit for the app that rhymes with wine is the 3rd track on Rush’s Moving Pictures album 3 letters all small,the Rush album that’s 4 numbers,and the Van Halen album that is 4 numbers. I hope that’s vague enough for you tube!
@@NathanielCanter Ya man, I'll stop by Queen Bee early. I might have a thing later. I'll be on the patio at 700pm Friday.
Sounds great
Great video and informative. Try to meet up when in BKK. in Oct, hopefully. Aloha from Maui 🤙😎
I try to get out and meet people. Say hello when you get to town.
Greetings from Chicago! This was an awesome video filled with golden nuggets of great information. It was almost as if the viewer was right there with you enjoying a beer and having a great conversation. Also, I can confirm that your insights are indeed spot on accurate. The TH-camrs that you mentioned are the best of the best (Bangkok Pat, Global Travel Mate, Tim Newton, etc.) I watched every episode of their for the past four years. Great episode!
Hey thanks Scott for watching. Ya, I'm just a guy hanging out. But, I can share my experience. Someone new might as well learn from my mistakes
Hoping to relocate to Thailand in a few months. I have been to Thailand five or six times over the years as part of larger trips. Some good tips here. Appreciate it thx.
That's great. Come give Thailand a try. It's a nice place to live.
Great advice on the bank card situation; I’m planning to move to Thailand April-July 2026 and this was one of my quandaries. Really enjoy your delivery/presentation style.
Hey, thanks for watching. I'm just having a little fun making videos. I'm glad if they're helpful.
We appreciate the videos. You keep it real. Dont wory about repeating the info Ihave to re_watch many videos over and over again to get it all. Dont be apoligetic by no means its great that you repeat some info. In between I get great little new nuggets that is valuable. Such as the Siam legal may no longer do Bank accounts. Made me look for alternatives. The fact you take so much of your time about lap tops, sheets, those are price less . We dont get that any where else including Chris Parker videos. Further more Let the buffons argue with all they want you do what you do. Its incumbant on the viwers to do their diligence, find better ways . Your video gives us a frame of refernce, to start from, someting that doenst even cross our minds. I appreciate it .
I appreciate that. I just had a subscriber use Siam again. I guess they are back in the business of bank accounts. The price went up a little. I think they paid $140?
Awesome video Joe! Love the story about your dad. That doubletree looks like a great place to stay when visiting!
Hey Rob. I only stayed there once in 2015. My buddy just stayed there. He said it was nice. And he's an airline pilot. They stay at some nice hotels. Ya, my Dad is a good guy. Too many people like to judge today. I try to learn from him when I get carried away at times.
Thanks for the info. Always enjoy your sensible impartial advice. Keep up the good work.
Hey thanks huggy. Ya, just my opinion without an agenda. I'm sure most folks can figure things out. It's not that tricky. But, why not learn from my mistakes. Or at least mistakes I see people making.
Great Video as usual Joe. Appreciate your individual points of view on these issues. Keep up the great work. Cheers
Thank you very much
Joe, thank you for your videos. Appreciate the information even if you have repeated from a prior video. The picture quality of this particular video was very good. Have a nickname for you, "Joe The Matchmaker." Thanks again!
Hey I always appreciate you watching and commenting. No, I'm no matchmaker. I'm just glad Nathan enjoyed his trip to Bangkok. I'm glad I pointed him to Soi 26.
Your “go bag” sounds like my south Florida hurricane kit
I'm from earthquake country back home. But, living on the other side of the world, just a medical emergency can be a big deal.
Another great video Joe. Good tips!
Glad you enjoyed it. I'm at Osheas with Boon. Heading home soon
Thanks for the info, brother. I appreciate your videos.
I appreciate you watching. More to come.
Hi Joe, great one tonight, especially shout outs to TNT & Bangkok Pat. One an Aussie the other Pom, both like you loving Thailand, common sense Chas.
Thank you for watching
Hey EE, not only newbies with new questions, but you might have learned something new yourself since you last made a video on a subject. I'm for fresh info. I'm in research gathering mode at the moment. Good to hear about your experience with Chase.
Ya man, I never stop learning. I mentioned in this video to make an excuse to get a new passport. Several comments told me, you can just request an updated passport. I never knew that. I thought I did that in the 90's and they told me to come back in a year. Maybe that was just the wrong advice of the passport person.
Went for a one month holiday to Thailand in 2003. Still here! I had $500 in the bank when I decided to stay. Like almost all spontaneous decisions without the slightest planning that I have made in my life, it worked out fantastic! Now own two homes in Thailand & currently selling a home in Australia. I have been married to a Thai woman for 20 years and our Aussie/Thai daughter is now at Melbourne University. To think I almost went to Bali instead! Hahahaha!
Hey, that's a great story. I'm sure you're very proud of your daughter. She's going to be way ahead of her classmates. Many people will never leave home.
The biggest adjustment, at least for me from Oregon, is the weather. Been there 4 times. Will take 6-12 months to adjust and I love warm weather. Otherwise, love everything else. Love the go bag. We do that here in the USA! You are a good guy. Lots of Filipinas that would love to be with you. My fiance is Filipina, she is amazing.
Hey thanks for the nice comment. Yes, I'm working on a video now. I'm talking about adjusting to the weather. Dry fit shirts, underwear, sunscreen, etc.. It can get really hot. More videos to come. Thanks for watching.
Good tips, especially not to sweat the exchange rate too much. I too bring pants here to a tailor to be hemmed into shorts, can't even imagine where I'd get it done in the States anymore.
Yes, tailoring is so affordable in Thailand. As far as the exchange rate, it is what it is. I've had guys tell me in the comments, I'm waiting to retire when the baht is 40/1, etc.. That may never happen.
Geez, your subject matter is always on point. You must have been a USPS, employee in your previous life😁.
Ha ha, I appreciate you watching. Just some bar stool talk. But, that's where I've learned a few tips and tricks from buddies.
Great video injoy watching and listening on what going on in Thailand..
Glad you enjoyed it. Thailand is great. Come on over.
We’re currently exploring the idea of spending 1/3rd of the year here in the UK 1/3rd in Perth Australia on the 864 Aged Parent Visa on BVA (with family) and 1/3rd in Thailand. We’ve started to learn Thai (OMG 😅) and we’re visiting in February to do some research….🧐
That sounds great. You'll find the best weather Dec, Jan & Feb. The hottest month is April. It's a great place to live.
@@EagerExpat yep the plan is possibly Nov-Feb Thailand; Feb- May Perth then June-Oct England
One more thing I was I had gotten some good international medical insurance when I started coming because when you hit 60 the pre existing conditions keep on coming.
That's good advice. Insurance can be a live saver
I am as aware of costs and fees as much as the next person IMO……but i am never gonna complain about $15 or $25 for a Destination fee or airport tax or whatever. The people that do have a simple solution…stay home. Its part of traveling internationally.
That's a good attitude. Airport runways need to be maintained, too. It's all a small fee in the big picture.
Great tips! Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate you watching. More videos to come
Thumbs up 👍 Joe
I appreciate you watching
You can renew your passport and even select the 52 page one at anytime before the expiration. No need to damage it.
Yes, I always get the larger one. They fill up fast
Enjoy all the info you provide
I appreciate that. Thank you very much
Haha what a story, Joe the match maker!
That was a great story. I wish those folks all the best
Great video! Thanks for sharing
Thank you very much
You don't need an excuse to get a new USA passport. I had 4 years left on mine and I recently renewed.
Hey good to know. I didn't know you can renew before it was expired. Whatever you have to do, it's easier to get a fresh 10 years than renew abroad
A bank credit card policies may be more lenient on what you have in your account and how long you’ve had your account.
No, it's like Thai immigration. It's just hit or miss. I had the account open about 15 years. Spent, maybe 20k over the years. I was surprised they wouldn't send me another card. Their lose. I've put 20k on a Chase card this year alone.
@@EagerExpat no loss it is pretty easy to get another credit card.
T.I.T.= Priceless acronym ! Leave it to a Navy man to include that.
Ha Ha, that's been around way longer than me. But, i do like a nice acronym
Great video Joe....
Glad you enjoyed it
Great timing for me. My target move date is around April next year - some good things to think about. I will probably renew my passport and at least 1 card before then (and will also probably have a mail service and occational trips to the US to get the other cards).
Regarding the multi entry visa option maybe the guy meant that you break even at 3 entries (I once did the math and I recall coming up with something around there).
I wish I could give that guy the benefit of the doubt. But no, he was trying to school someone. He clearly said you can only use a re-entry visa 3 times in one year. It doesn't surprise me. I had some guy the other day telling me you can verify your social security at the US embassy. That ended about 5 years ago. But, he just watched a 6 year old video. So he's got all figured out. Ha ha. That's who's on Facebook these days.
Navy Federal was founded as an overseas, Navy Department bank. Unless you were an officer, in the old days, you had to deploy to even be eligible for an account. I still have mine since 1988.
I got you beat youngster. Ha ha. Opened my account in 1984. When we pulled into Subic, Chief made us all go down and open an account with $5. I ended up using NFCU for a dozen car and home loans. I still use them today. Great outfit.
@@EagerExpathad one there too, from 79-82. Had such a great time in Subic and planned to go back and open a bar, until I left married ! 😮😀😎 Getting ready to move to Thailand now.
@@mauimixer6040 Thailand is a great country. Come on over.
@@EagerExpat hopefully the travel world won't collapse before I get there in a couple months.
I just bought you a beer. Me and some friends are visiting Sunday your time. Staying in retro 39. I would love to meet you in person and drink a few
Thanks for the beer, Eric. I'll be back in town in a few days. I'll be around Monday or Tuesday. Maybe we can say hi. Osheas on Soi 33/1 is always a goodtine.
Bangkok Pat is cool and does tremendous research
Yes, Pat has a great channel. I'm a little more a guy hanging out on at the pub. Sharing what happened to me. Pat can be a walking history book. I've learned so much from his channel.
My biggest think is making sure I have "no foreign fee" cards on hand.
No sense paying those fees. Thank you for watching
08:55 - CB Media drives BMW and the name is Creampie. But "waffle" was pretty close :) Great vlog as usual !
Hey thanks for watching. Chad has a few cars. He just wrecked the BMW. He also has a blue car he calls waffle. I'm not sure, I think it's a Subaru. I do know he like to stay in this area. He just moved back to Pattaya, but he's always around for car events.
3-400 isn't that much if at all different than the U.S. for 1000 thread count sheets. 800 are like 85 bucks at Costco.
I guess I haven't shopped in the US in three years. I remember when a dozen eggs was 99 cents and a good set of sheets at Costco was $40. It's $85 today. Say it's not so. Next you'll tell me the chicken is $9.99. Ha ha.
When I land in Thailand at Bangkok Airport good idea to exchange a lot of money right there at Super Rich with probably the highest exchange rate as far as I know?
maybe exchange $10.000. American dollars right there get it over with?
Super Rich is good. I would wait to exchange huge amounts until the baht is back near 36/1. It was 33/1 in the past few weeks. That's the real issue, not Super giving 2 cents more to the dollar. Maybe exchange $1000 and see what the baht does. Hopefully, it will get back to normal.
@@EagerExpat ok thanks so much again for all your wonderful support and advice 🙏
Makes you wonder if they know what Queen B stands for.
Ya, they're just having a little fun. Great spot for a drink
Don’t let your U.S. DL expire. In TX you’ll have to redo the entire driving test if expired for more than 2 years.
Yes, plus I should have mentioned it's easier to get a Thai license if you have a valid foreign license. Also it's easier to get a moto-bike license here if you already have the motorcycle endorsement.
@@EagerExpatI just did my M endorsement in the U.S for that exact reason 😊
@@hgraphix Ya, I haven't did my Thai license. I had a California license and motorcycle stamp. I switched to Florida and didn't have time to do the moto test. So, I'll have to do a test here. I think you at least skip the moto test if you have a current license from abroad. But, I'm not 100% sure. It's Thailand, every office has a new set of rules.
@@EagerExpat very true 😄
Please anyone / anybody is there a way to send things as clothes ect.... to Thailand so you don't have to bring extra luggage on the airplane?
I don't want to be packing 2 very large 5O lb suitcases and also a carry-on suitcase all the way from California. After I land in Bangkok I have to take another airplane up north yo khon kaen,
so do you know of any services that I can send lots of my stuff through some type of mail UPS, FedEx, and that yellow one they use in Thailand I forgot the name? whatever service so I can eliminate not packing so much luggage? sorry for my trouble. Thanks again
I'm not sure about such a service. If you can get them to Thailand, La La Move is a great service to move anything around Thailand. To ship heavy boxes to Thailand would probably cost way more than the airlines. I shipped a box of scarves once to California from Thailand. They arrived smelling like bug spray in about 6 weeks. I'd never do that again. These were sealed in a plastic bag inside a box. I think they opened the plastic and sprayed the scarves. $300 of scarves went into the garbage. She tried dry cleaning one and it still smelled.
@@EagerExpat thanks again for everything.
I went to The UPS Store play wanted $600.00 to ship a large box of clothes.
Sorry I bothered you while you were sleeping. To be continued thanks again be in touch and congratulations on that apartment I'm telling you outstanding for around $600 a month that cost you $3,000 here in California good night Rack Oops.
I know you're hitting the rack.
Thank you again as you've always helped me with your knowledge is your time is muchly and greatly appreciated .
Good night
Semper Fidelis
@@jimbrown2485 Yes, like I said, I would much rather deal with the airlines. Get your two free 50 lb cases, buy a third if you must. Pay/tip someone to carry them in the US and Thailand. You will come out way ahead of mailing anything. For $600, you can probably bring 3 large suitcases and 2 large boxes.
You just need to do the math on what you "really" need over here. I brought three large suitcases of brand new clothes. Over two years later, one suitcase hasn't been opened. It has two pairs of new shoes, two pairs of new jeans. I'm still wearing the first new pair of jeans I brought and the pair I wore the last five years before I moved. The rest of the stuff is just in the way. I may break out a new pair of Nike's, but I could have also just bought them here for $20 extra dollars. Instead I have a shoe and jeans storage area in my closet. If I would have paid $600 to move it over, I would be upset. If they arrives smelling like bug sprayed, I'd be more than mad at myself.
Bring the iPads, laptops. Sure, that's cheaper at Costco or Best Buy than here. Bring what clothes you can't live without. Pick up some new items too. But, try to keep it simple. You don't need to bring 10 years of clothes. It's all here. Wait until the holiday sales or half year sale in July. My girlfriend just got a $200 pair of Adidas running shoes for $70 in Bangkok. She could have got the cheap Adidas that you see at Costco everyday for $30, for probably $20 here on sale. But, she likes to run, so she knows her shoes. It's all here. Paying hundreds to have a bunch of stuff in the closet for three years, just isn't worth it. Especially if it stinks like bug spray or the salmon is was sitting next too. My two cents anyway
@@EagerExpat thank you so very much for taking all the time explain to me that whole situation as I completely agree 🙏 and yes I didn't think about it just pay the airline the extra fee for a third 45 lb suitcase correct? And know I've learned to leave most all of my clothes there in Thailand because last time I brought more than half of the clothes back.
And I bought a 8 pair of nice running gym shoes such as Adidas ,Nike ect... To give to my friends there in Thailand but it sounds like I can buy the same shoes there for a little more money? Sounds like I'm spending my wheels?
But as for the 4 iPads and 2 iPhones maybe I'm spinning my wheels but I'm getting excellent bargain prices here.
Somebody there in Thailand told me to take all the Apple iPads iPhones stuff out of the boxes but I want to give them for birthday presents , as he told me to throw the boxes away is the Thailand immigration officers will spot them on the radar luggage and give me a problem??
So that's my plan as you stated just pay for the third 45 lb suitcase to be checked as baggage?
Sorry for all my troubles I'm such a big pain .
Thanks again for all your wonderful help and Time as you are muchly / greatly appreciated 🙏🎖️🦅🇺🇸
Thanks!
Hey, thank you very much.
Do you or anyone know about shipping stuff from the US (Hawaii) to Thailand ? Appreciate any responses !👍
I really don't. When I came over I had three large suitcases and a guitar. To be honest, I would have been fine with one large suitcase. After two years, I still have a few dozen brand new shirts and a few pairs of new jeans and shoes in one suitcase. I used points and flew first class, so 3 large suitcases was free. But, today it's just stuff in the way.
I did ship a box of scarves and collectables home once. It was about $100 for a small box, maybe 5 pounds. The scarves were all destroyed. I wrapped them in a few plastic garbage bags. They opened the bags and sprayed bug spray somewhere along the line. I wouldn't bother shipping anything myself. A large box will be double the price of the airline and still take 6 weeks to arrive.
I saw a video of a guy who must have shipped half the items from his home in Texas to Thailand. He shipped an ironing board of all things. His favorite chair, etc.. I think he must have paid thousands. He lasted less than a year and wanted to move home. He was complaining he couldn't afford to ship everything home.
For what it's worth, pay the airline to bring what you can't live without. If that cost $500 for two or three large boxes or extra suitcases, that's what it cost. I'd recommend to get rid of "stuff" Trust me I had a house with 56 years of stuff. It felt good to give tools I collected to young people that would use them. Sure, I paid thousands for all that stuff. I sold a few things. But, having a friend of the family using my old guitar or tools feels better to me than having a few extra bucks.
On the non O retirement visa it's my understanding that in lieu of an 800k thb bank account you can just show proof of retirement income. Isn't this the case?
Yes, you can show 12 months of bank statements. But the 800k would have to be there for the first 12 months
@@EagerExpat The 800k thb or its equivalent could remain in your home country's bank account though. Am I understanding the Thai Embassy's requirements? I am looking at the section that says 65k thb/month in verifiable retirement income (pension plus Social Security as a US citizen).
@@KC-in9px It get confusing. You asked about a Non O. There are two kinds. A Non O you get say in Los Angeles or London. You show 800k in your home country. It's good for 90 days when you enter Thailand. You need to fund a Thai bank account with 800k. After it's been in the account 60 days, you go in for an "extension" of the Non O you got in LA. After, you deposit at least 65k into the Thai account for 12 months, you request to switch from keeping the 800k to 65k method. You must show 12 months of statement. The embassy used to give a letter. The US embassy (not sure if you are from the US) stopped all that years ago. No getting around the 12 month rule these days.
You can get a Non OA from abroad. Not sure how that works. I think you need to show 800k in a foreign bank or 65k monthly in a foreign. You will need Thai health insurance. I have no idea of the cost.
If you don't have (or don't want to put the 800k in a Thai account, you need an agent. They charge around $3000 for year one. To get the Non O here. Not sure if it's cheaper if you get the Non O and just need the 800k for an extension. I never used an agent. Then every year they charge around $500 to show the 800k for you. so do the math. How long you are staying, etc.. Best of luck. This is a great place to live.
@@EagerExpat I'm not going to tie up $23k USD plus for the "privilege" of contributing to the Thai economy. It's looking quite attractive to have residency in Cambodia which is simply $290 USD per year for the visa (zero additional reporting), no additional requirements if you're over 50 years old. It allows multiple entries and I could pop over to Thailand for a month whenever I'd choose to do so, or anywhere else in SE Asia for that matter.
I would like to make the move and retire in Thailand, but before moving long term, I'd like to check it out and visit for maybe 45 to 60 days; to get a good feel for the place. I don't think a hotel would be the best place to stay for a few months, are there places in Bangkok I can rent for 45 days or a few months, thanks
Your best bet would be Airbnb. I'd do 30 days in Bangkok. The easy expat area is from Sukhumvit Soi 15 up to Soi 40. Both even and odd sides. Stay close to the train on Sukhumvit. Then I'd do 30 days near the water. Pattaya if you want the party life. Jomtien, if you want the water and 20 minutes from the party area. Another choice is Hua Hin. More mellow than Pattaya. Or Chaing Mai. It's very mellow, but it's inland.
@@EagerExpat thanks for the advice, greatly appreciated!
Tim Newton is the voice of reason
I usually catch Tim each day. I used to see him around Asoke when he was at the Thaiger
thanks for the passport information.....also thinking about getting another credit card...so will look at USAA/CHASE....etc...
A couple people commented, no need to destroy or have an excuse to get the passport early. You can just ask. I'm always learning something new. Plus, I should have mentioned to get the larger 52 page passport. It used to be free, but even for a smaller cost, more pages is always better.
remailer for W2s, etc and filing taxes from Thailand
Thank you for watching
Thanks for all the info. Am flying in next Sunday. Will apply for retirement visa. Do I need a throw away ticket booked prior to 60 days for cheap flight out of Thailand to show an exit date to immigration?
You might. You can be asked in any country for your exit proof. It probably happens more to a 20 something with a huge backpack, but I've been asked 1 time in 100 airports. In the case of Thailand, they give instructions to the airlines to ask. The only time I didn't have an onward travel ticket was when I retired and moved here. I had never been asked on a half dozen flights to Bangkok. So I just risked it. I had a Japan Airlines First Class ticket. On points of course. I went to check a bag and they said I could not board without proof of onward travel. I bought a $21 ticket to Cambodia. No biggie. I've heard of some people buying a cheap bus ticket.
There are websites that buy you a refundable ticket and charge you $15. You can also just buy a refundable ticket. Or get a $25 ticket one-way to Malaysia on Air Asia. I have never been asked in Thailand. That might be a question if you fly into the country over and over on a 60 day exempt stamp. Today I have a long term visa, so it's not an issue.
So, if you want to be 100% prepared, get a cheap ticket. If it really is a throw-away, get it for day 29. I'm not sure where you are coming from, but they might have some old info. Most countries still pass out 30-day stamps. Have a great flight. If you are in Bangkok Monday Sept 2, swing by O' Shea's at 5pm on Sukhumvit Soi 33/1. A few subscribers are getting together. I fly to Japan the next day for a few weeks.
Appreciate it. I believe initial stamp is now 60 days so thought I could book throw away ticket for 59 days but I guess it really doesn’t make any difference.
@@user-sk1ih2jj7m You and I know its' 60 days, it's the person at an airport in the US who may be looking at a screen from 3 months ago, that "may" see 30 days. It was 30 days for a decade. Most countries are still 30 days. Thailand was 45 days for two months after the health situation. But, if you are going to the trouble of a throw away, just do 29 days. Save the argument at the Delta or United desk with a 26 year old. It's a rare chance that will happen. But who cares. It's just a throw away.
Unless you want to take a trip at day 59. Then come back and get another 60 days to complete the visa. Then I would get a real ticket for a side-trip. I'm an over planner, but I might have a screen shot prepared that says you get 60 days visa exempt on arrival. People do the best they can, but many gate agents in the US don't know the difference between Thailand and Taiwan.
great video , quick question as far as having $22k in Thai bank , how do you get that much money to Thailand , you woukldn't bring " Cash " ...maybe Western Union , or Wire Transfer to Thai Bnak , or can you bring " cashier check" for $22k and deposit it into your new Thai bank ?
The money must be sent from abroad. You need to check with your bank on the cost of a international wire transfer. I've gone back and forth on using the Wise App. At first I didn't like it, but lately I have used it. I'll link a few videos on transferring money. Plus, how to prepare for getting a Non-O for retirement visa.
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@EagerExpat thank you very much for your quick response 👍
@@donaldcastillo2408 Ya man, you caught me just waking up. I try to catch up on comments. Best of luck planning that move. Check out my tips and tricks playlist. I try to share my experiences. Maybe that will help a little.
Do you have to be in Bangkok for the line to work? I just got the app its missing the Keypad oh well, dont need it for now.😄 11:56
My friend in California put Line on his phone before he came over. But, I'm not positive exactly how it works. I assume you can add it over seas
LINE app features are extremely limited while in the U.S.
@@hgraphix Ya, I'm not a tech guy. I just use it to text and call. I set it up on a buddies phone who was in the US. It seems to working fine for us. But, we only use the talk/text feature.
Say can you give me advice on getting a Thailand phone number? I saw on the internet eSIM sites. Is this all I need or do you need to get another phone to use? Thanks for the video.
A Thai phone number takes 5 minutes. I don't know how to do it online, but when you arrive they are all standing at the airport. I have AIS. Most modern phones have one or two SIM slots and can also take eSIMS. I must have five in my phone. Malaysia, Hong Kong, etc.. Most of us that live here just get a plan where you load minutes. Maybe $10 or $15 a month. Give them a $100 and not worry about the thing for a year. I have no idea how to load an eSim. You just hand them the phone, pick a phone number from a list of 100 and they press a few buttons. Getting one from abroad might be a little trickier.
@@EagerExpat thanks so much I’ll get one at the airport. Your videos are informative. Cheers 🍻
@@Fran-z7h Yes, the Thai sim is easy. Go with AIS or True. If you have any issues, go to any of the large malls on Sukhumvit. Usually by the movie theater will be all the AIS and True stores. Don't let the airport people press you into an expensive plan. Go with 300-500b a month pre-pay. If your visiting, pick 30 days etc.. If you are moving here, give them 6 months up front. One less thing to worry about. Go into AIS in 5 months and adjust the plan up or down. If you go back and forth home. Make sure the Thai number is paid for. If you let it lapse, you'll lose all your Line contacts and have to start over with a new number.
So you do your US taxes in Thailand online I’m guessing
Yes, the same way I did in the US.
@@EagerExpat I still do them by hand on paper here in the US and mail,them in. It’s because the paper forms don’t ask you if you have a foreign bank account and the online one I tried asked me that question.
@@mmaranta785 Ya, I'm sure not passing out tax advice, but if you have a foreign account, you are suppose to fill out an FBAR form with the US. It took me about five minutes to do. I'm not sure of the exacts. I believe they want to know if you have more than $10k abroad. No big deal. But there are warnings that the foreign bank will report to the US that you have an account. Unless it's one of the countries like the Cayman Islands or maybe Swiss? I think my Thai bank account earned $20 in interest. I doubt that raised too many red flags.
@@EagerExpat I keep about $6000 in Bangkok bank so when I holiday in Thailand, I can get cash easily and it’s a security blanket. A Thai friend helped me get it but also a house address in Chiang Mai might have helped. I know the banks tell the IS who has accounts but if it’s under 10k, I don’t think they care.
@@mmaranta785 Ya, I don't think they even care about $10,000. They are looking for a few more zeros. Still, with my retirement 800k I have way more than 10K. So I sent it in. It said I need to do it each year.
I dislike Facebook as well
Ya, Facebook can be a mess. Still, you can get the latest gossip. It's usually wrong or an over-reaction, but it's there.
Hey Joe… Great video and advice… I’ve been following your channel since my 1st short (60 days) visit to Thailand and its helped me so much and thats coming from a fairly seasoned American expat who’s lived and worked all over the world, but retiring to Thailand is completely different than any other country I’ve lived and worked in…
Glad that you mentioned your ideas and advice on how to accumulate FF mile deals by applying for certain credit cards and then satisfying a low ($2500) spending requirement and you get 50,000 miles on one card and 70,000 miles on another by only paying the $95 yearly enrollment fee… I just did that and am about to fly from South Louisiana one way in Business Class on a separate ticket (paid $540) to LAX then one way on Japan Airlines to Osaka (6 hr. Layover) then to BKK ALL in Business Class… The one way ticket from LAX to BKK was 70,000 FF miles… So, I’m flying one way from South Louisiana to BKK in Business Class and it is only costing me $540 + 70,000 FF miles which only cost me $95 and now I still have 50,000 FF left to apply towards my one way ticket back to the U.S. - Sounds like a lot of hoops to jump through but it really wasn’t and this one way ticket, in Business Class, would’ve cost +/- $4000 USD!!! If I had paid cash for it… So the time and effort is more than worth it… Gracias José 👍🏻
Hey Joe… Flying to LAX on Sunday, spending a few days there then flying to BKK arriving Aug. 30… Look forward to meeting you on Sept. 2nd… Let me know here if you need anything from 🇺🇸… 👍🏻
Sounds good. Have a great flight. I'll see you at O Shea's around 500pm on the Sep 2. Remind me of your name. I wrote down I was meeting J Summers and Tim that day. My memory is terrible. But, I'll be there. I leave the next day for Japan for a few weeks. Thanks for the offer, but I don't need a thing.
@@EagerExpat Joe Summers… See you on the 2nd at 5pm…
@@JDS54 You see how bad my memory is. I forgot someone who has the same name as me. Ha ha. Have a great flight. Enjoy that lie-flat seat and lounge in Osaka. Japan Airlines has the best lounges.
@@JDS54 Cool. See ya
Hey Joe, another great video. It’s neat how Nathan met his fiancee at Queen Bee. Very cool. I’ve seen her there before. If you want to meetup sometime, add me on line with my name, Greg Emerson. There’s a picture of me and my wife on there for a profile pic. Take care.
Hey, thanks, man. Yes, that was great to hear