expat challenges

Showing 23 questions

This page displays all the results for the Expat Challenges tag, sorted by the most recent activity. There are a total of 23 questions that have been tagged with Expat Challenges. Explore the questions to find discussions and information relevant to this topic.
Aug 31, 2024
4 months ago
Raymond *************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Anyone get asked for a hired amount than needed for their DTV visa? Washington DC has asked for a bank statement with 550,000 thai baht (16k usd)

I fly to Bali next week and was trying to get this visa approved before leaving. Due to my pay schedule, I can't increase the savings account until after I'm in bali to accurately reflect the amount they want.

Should I just go to Jakarta while in Bali and apply there, or are they asking for the 550,000 thai baht rather than the 500,000 thai baht.
Jun 15, 2024
6 months ago
Dominic *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
I have a question for the expats living in Thailand? From my observation and experience, is it common for wives to basically disregard their husbands, and carry on almost a single life? But still act as married? I have noticed Thai men who seem to always be waiting for their wives? I have also had this happen to me, although I am not married, or in a relationship! I am not suggesting anything is going on, but I was wondering why any man would bother, as it seemed he is really single? Please just constructive feedback, if possible?
Dec 11, 2023
a year ago
Michael ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Interesting she has been charged with working illegally, first case i have seen for online working. Lesson dont say anything bad about Thailand and keep under the radar.
Jul 26, 2023
a year ago
Karin ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi!

I’m in a little bit of a situation and am unable to pay last month’s rent and will be leaving Bangkok already. My lease contract says if I am unable to pay within 30 days, they will lock me out and keep my stuff and auction it, etc. and that my two month’s deposit will be forfeited.

I have left the property already and now the agent and condo office are threatening to call the police and immigration on me unless I settle the balance.

I know it’s an horrible move, but I thought forfeiting 40,000 baht of deposit should be enough to compensate for the last month’s rent, etc.

Question is, can they actually call the police and immigration on me? Contract only says repercussion is forfeiture of deposit.

Also, they have been harrassing my friends who helped me move out and live in the same building that they’d report them to immigration. Can they do that?

Any advice? (Aside from paying the last month’s due, because I really can’t.) Thank you!
May 27, 2022
3 years ago
Chris ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
In a country that seemingly exists on pork, why is it so hard to find somewhere I can buy ham that I can boil at home to make sandwich ham. That watery crap they sell everywhere isn't fit for my dog!
Dec 15, 2021
3 years ago
Mark ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi quick question about opening a Bank account in Thailand.

I am here currently for 1 month. Will be here many times in the future before I eventually apply for visa being over 50.

My Thai partner and I went in and they refused as I have no work visa! Never will have as don't intend to ever work here but want to open an account now.

Thanks in advance.
May 18, 2021
4 years ago
Tracy ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi guys, first, thanks for accepting.

Can anyone shed any light on how as a resort owner we are supposed to be able register the TM30 for guests due to the fact the system appears to be down still

TIA
Previous page
Page 1 of 3