London Boy
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I renewed my driving license just two weeks ago. I got a letter from the New Zealand, embassy confirming my address, for ฿1700, which was posted the next day. I know I could have got the resident certificate for ฿500 from CW, but once I factored in the time to go up there, cost of tolls, two week wait to be posted to me, I decided it was worth the convenience.
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90 day reporting before leaving Thailand
London Boy replied to AL Duclur's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
Don't worry about it mate. I missed mine back in May, left the country in July, came back in August. I did my 12 month extension at CW last week, and no one noticed. -
It was grade 2/3. Even after trimming the meniscus I had 80% left, so in those circumstances well worth while. But more importantly, they way it has felt since I've recovered has definitely been the right choice.
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Yes just one knee, but I'd add another 20k onto the costs for all the follow up, physio etc. It may reoccur or it may not, depending on lifestyle. I think mine occurred from playing football on hard surfaces for many, many years, so If I give that up, less chance of it reoccurring. I also had a friend in New Zealand have the same surgery, after years of running. Shes recovered and has gone back to running daily at 62. Everyone's knees are different, but remember a knee replacement is the end game, if you can delay that as long as possible, that would be my preference.
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I actually had that exact surgery in June this year, 3 bone spurs removed in my right Knee as well as the medial and lateral meniscus trimmed. Surgery took an hour, and I was on crutches for 20 days. I would say the surgery was a complete success. My knee feels the best it has in at least 3 years. The pain I got going down the stairs is gone as well as the stiffness after sitting for long periods. Cost ฿265,000 at Bangkok hospital (Phetchaburi 47), worth every penny to the difference it made to me physically (and mentally). Much less involved then a knee replacement and a quicker recovery time. I would add adhering to the physio regime post surgery accounts for 40% of the overall success. They have worked me incorrectly hard in each hour long session but I've seen the benefits every week. Feel free to DM me for more details
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The state of your average expat in Thailand.
London Boy replied to bob smith's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Could it be...they just prefer the lifestyle here. And because their money goes further, does that make them smart rather then losers? -
When I was in my 40's I did two Ed visas. 1 to learn the language, and 1 learning Muay Thai (but not back to back) in between there were various tourist visas, new passports etc. I eked out an existence for 7 years before COVID got me over the line, and I turned 50. Well worth it in my opinion, to continue living here.
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Could you let us know the name of the app please?
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Nigerian and 13 Thais arrested for operating romance scam
London Boy replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
This happens a lot in the UK, with scammers often targeting elderly divorced/widowed, lonely women. Their losses would run into tens of thousands of pounds. There a BBC series dedicated to it to warn others from falling for it. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000b1px -
Fugitive British National Arrested in Thailand over £7m Fraud Case
London Boy replied to webfact's topic in Koh Samui News
Why didn't he use his ill gotten gains to buy an Elite Card? He probably would have got away with it! -
RIP Ubon Joe - ASEAN NOW visa expert
London Boy replied to Rimmer's topic in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
RIP Joe. You were very generous with your time and invaluable advice which helped so many people. -
I stayed for week in October 2021 when it was under the sand box scheme, and I had to do quarantine after returning from England. I loved it, hired a Scooter for ฿200 a day to get round the island. Hardly any tourists, and everything was dirt cheap. In reflection, I didn't realize what a unique time it was to be there
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Back in 2019/2020 before the pandemic, I would go to Sukhmuvit soi 4, to have the breakfast at Hanrahans (now Fitzgearlds) and take my laptop to do a bit of work. Id walk through the soi around 9.45/10am and all the bars (Stumble Inn, Hilary 4, etc.) would all be open with a good amount of expats sitting facing the soi and drinking. By the time I left around around 12.30pm, the soi would be very busy with both working girls and blurry eyes expats (I'm assuming they weren't tourists due to their age). I'd say each to their own, but the expats didn't look that happy.
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What's a good passive income source?
London Boy replied to 2009's topic in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments
I was able to move here at a relativley young age (43) just by having rental income from property I owned in London. It also gives me just enough to do without being bored, but not the hassles of a fulltime job.. Plus you have the added bnus of capital growth. However, a word of warning, We've had the benefits of very low interest rates since 2009, but I think those good times are rapidly coming to an end -
Moving to thailand, storage etc
London Boy replied to Sparktrader's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
I was fortunate enough to own a few flats in London so I had rental income coming in every month. -
Moving to thailand, storage etc
London Boy replied to Sparktrader's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
I came here in February 2014, whilst going through a divorce and just after being made redundant. Best decsion of my life. Its a great place to be single in your 40's. I left New Zelaland soon after my job finished so rented my house fully furnished and packed all my posessions into 6 tea chests that I left in the garage. Like other people have said you don't mss those possesions, and anything you need, you can just buy here. After COVID hit the demand for a fully furnished house dissapeared so I had to rent a storage unit for $300NZ a month (which is covered by the rent I get for the house). Wasted money really I should just gave it all away. Regarding filling your time, if you plan your days out and have a structure, you'll be fine. Sure there's the temptation to drink everyday, especially in the red light districts, but I try to give myself 2 booze free days, ideally back to back. Just enjoy it...Whenever I need affirmation, I travel back to London (where my family is from) and get on the tube at 8am. Once you see those miserable faces, you know you've done the right thing moving to Thailand -
No way. It’s easier being a landlord then an English teacher. Also, given how hard it’ll be for the next generation to buy a property, I want to pass it onto my daughter when she’s older
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'Horseshoe' Sukhumvit 22, now Makro.
London Boy replied to Edward Abbott's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
The new bar complex on Soi 7 (where a few of the bars have moved to) is a big improvement in my opinion