Unanswered10 months ago
What insights can a local Thai member provide to expats about daily life in Thailand?
Hi everyone 👋
I’m Thai and based in Thailand.
I joined this group because I often see foreigners asking about daily life, costs, and how things work locally.
I’m happy to share local insights or help explain things from a Thai perspective if it’s useful — especially to avoid common misunderstandings.
Looking forward to learning from this group as well.
😊🇹🇭
I’m Thai and based in Thailand.
I joined this group because I often see foreigners asking about daily life, costs, and how things work locally.
I’m happy to share local insights or help explain things from a Thai perspective if it’s useful — especially to avoid common misunderstandings.
Looking forward to learning from this group as well.
😊🇹🇭
Summary so far
A Thai individual joined a group to offer insights on daily life in Thailand, specifically for foreigners and expats. However, some group members expressed that the group focuses on visa advice rather than general life advice. There was also discussion about the cost of living in different regions, with island life being noted as more expensive than mainland. Overall, the intention was to foster a community for sharing local knowledge and experiences.
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Yosafe ********
Takiep74 reading is fundamental, VISA advice and everything else ....
เดแคลน ***********
สวัสดีปีใหม่มีสุขที่นี่ แต่ปล่อยพวกงี่เง่าไปเถอะ 😅
Wayne *******
You are far more welcome than those that tell you that you are not
Bf ************
OP@Wayne ******
you're welcome to 🥰🙏🏻🇹🇭Wayne *******
Mark ******
Hello Thailand would welcome you
Bf ************
OP#thaifood #thaitea love Thailand 🇹🇭
Bf ************
OP#thailand
Bf ************
OPL
Ralph *******
Other Thailand related sites may be more appropriate. Try Isaan Farang, Hello Thailand, Life in Hua Hin.
Bf ************
OP@Ralph ******
thank youAdam ******
Where abouts do you live in Thailand? Island life is much more expensive than mainland
Bf ************
OP@Adam *****
of course everywhere be likeBf ************
OP@Adam *****
i living in bangkok sir how about you🙏🏻😊?Adam ******
@Bf ***********
Koh samui for me but it’s much more expensive on Samui than Bangkok
J **************
I’m sorry but we don’t deal in facts here .
Bf ************
OP@J *************
thank you i just want to talk about thai lf you are not go away
Taki****
Thanks but this is Thai Visa Advice not Thai Life Advice
Rick *********
Takiep74 read the group title it says and More so I believe she has plenty to add to this group
Oh ********
Takiep74 She was only trying to help by sharing local knowledge, as she is Thai. Her kindness is appreciated.
I am Thai as well — welcome to Thailand🙂
I am Thai as well — welcome to Thailand🙂
Bf ************
OPTakiep74 😊😊😊 thank you
Matthew *********
@Bf ***********
ignore the negative Nancys in here. Welcome to the groupRick *********
@Bf ***********
I think your input will be welcome by most 🙏Matthew *********
@Bf ***********
I have been retired here for many years but started coming to Thailand with the US Marines for Cobra Gold military exercise almost 30 years agoBf ************
OP@Matthew ********
how long did you stay in Thailand?Bf ************
OP@Matthew ********
thank you for positive thinking 🙏🏻🥰❤️Matthew *********
@Bf ***********
there are a lot of miserable in this group that just sit around and drink and become keyboard warriors.Bf ************
OP@Matthew ********
but can see many ppl don't want me to this group 🥺🙏🏻Bf ************
OP@Matthew ********
thanks you brother to welcome me on here i'm benz how about you 🙏🏻😊🥰❤️Activity
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