Jimlim Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Hello good people living in Thailand already. I am ready to make Thailand my semi-retirement home. Thinking within 1 year from now, January 2020. I would like help for guidance for finding good realtor, health insurance, attorney for property transfer buying & purchasing land and also a good primary doctor. I am thinking to live somewhere near Hua Hin, Prachup Khiri Khan area. My interest are farming & teaching. I love Thailand, and want to come here help in my retirement age. Thank you for your input. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RJRS1301 Posted January 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2019 Well unless you are a Thai national you cannot buy land. Makes sure of your reporting requirements Try to learn someThai language and script Make sure you have health insurance before arriving Make sure about Opening Thai bank account good luck 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimlim Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 11 minutes ago, RJRS1301 said: Well unless you are a Thai national you cannot buy land. Makes sure of your reporting requirements Try to learn someThai language and script Make sure you have health insurance before arriving Make sure about Opening Thai bank account good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimlim Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Just now, Jimlim said: Thank you, RJR. I am a Thai citizen. I just got it last year after have gone moved to America with my mother & step-dad over 40+years ago. I was born in Thailand. Now, I am ready to move back to give back what I can. I do have some Thai cousins, but they do not have farang experience dealing with moving to Thailand. I just wanted to be prepared. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NCC1701A Posted January 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2019 13 minutes ago, Jimlim said: I am a Thai citizen. I live in Hua Hin I think your health insurgence should be covered by the Thai government. But I use Bupa insurance which is now Aetna. They have a office in Hua Hin. I would look at the foreclosures auctions as the HH market is over built and way over priced. Land is crazy expensive around HH. I can't give you a name, but if you have a lot of money you will find a doctor at Bangkok Hospital in Hua Hin, or at Hua Hin Hospital if you don't have too much money. Both are very good. For very serious issues you should go to Bumrungrad hospital in Bangkok. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimlim Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Thanks alot, NCC. Not a lot of money. Retired military, too young to stop working. Hoping to find a small piece of land for farming. Slowing down a bit. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Aquaman2016 Posted January 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2019 If you can speak and write Thai I would be less inclined to use a realtor or lawyer. There are plenty of small farms for sale to the Thai market, but no so much to the Farang market. Using a realtor will up the price as will using a lawyer if it is a straightforward land sale. Obviously the further inland you move in the Hua Hin area, the cheaper it gets.Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimlim Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 3 hours ago, Aquaman2016 said: If you can speak and write Thai I would be less inclined to use a realtor or lawyer. There are plenty of small farms for sale to the Thai market, but no so much to the Farang market. Using a realtor will up the price as will using a lawyer if it is a straightforward land sale. Obviously the further inland you move in the Hua Hin area, the cheaper it gets. Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimlim Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Just now, Jimlim said: Hello Aquaman2016, Thank you for your input. I can only read & write Thai 6th grade, maybe. When it comes to real estate or legal matters, I'd rather pay now than later. If you know what I mean? I am too old to for the legal head ache. I've been there & done that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grollies Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 8 hours ago, Jimlim said: I am a Thai citizen. You're gonna hate this forum. Good luck with the move. What are you planning to farm. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimlim Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 1 hour ago, grollies said: You're gonna hate this forum. Good luck with the move. What are you planning to farm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimlim Posted January 21, 2019 Author Share Posted January 21, 2019 Just now, Jimlim said: Thank you Grollies, I don't know quite yet about the farm, but I was born in Saraburi, a rice farmer family. I don't want to farm for profit, but personal use & maybe have enough to share. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 if ur thai, forget the realtor option. land where ur talking about is NOT CHEAP if ur considering farming head back home,(Saraburi) and ask around with ur relatives. They will find you a much better deal If ur thai u can get the 30 baht medical card Are you moving alone or do u have a SO? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grollies Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 Have you thought about getting hold of some sor por kor land? Cheaper option. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimlim Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 On 1/21/2019 at 8:08 PM, phuketrichard said: if ur thai, forget the realtor option. land where ur talking about is NOT CHEAP if ur considering farming head back home,(Saraburi) and ask around with ur relatives. They will find you a much better deal If ur thai u can get the 30 baht medical card Are you moving alone or do u have a SO? Hello Phuketrichard, Thank you for you helpful advice. I appreciate it. Saraburi was my birth place, but I like Hua Hin area better. However, like other's advisor said, I should rent for a bit before I buy & that is what I intended to do. I don't plan to do a big farming to make income, but more for hobby & maybe give away to the locals families. There are going to be 2 of us & maybe more moving with me. Thanks again, Jimlim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimlim Posted January 23, 2019 Author Share Posted January 23, 2019 21 hours ago, grollies said: Have you thought about getting hold of some sor por kor land? Cheaper option. Grollies, I don't know what sor por kor land is..???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 are you in a house book and do you have a Thai id card. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grollies Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Jimlim said: Grollies, I don't know what sor por kor land is..???? www.thailand-lawyer.com/land-title-deeds.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dotpoom Posted January 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 24, 2019 I came to Thailand 18 yes. ago for a 3 day convention at the age of 51. Loved the place...went back home,... sold my house, gave up my job and moved here within 3 months. Have been here ever since. My motto in life .."Keep it simple". 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimlim Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 On 1/23/2019 at 4:29 PM, dotpoom said: I came to Thailand 18 yes. ago for a 3 day convention at the age of 51. Loved the place...went back home,... sold my house, gave up my job and moved here within 3 months. Have been here ever since. My motto in life .."Keep it simple". On 1/23/2019 at 4:29 PM, dotpoom said: I came to Thailand 18 yes. ago for a 3 day convention at the age of 51. Loved the place...went back home,... sold my house, gave up my job and moved here within 3 months. Have been here ever since. My motto in life .."Keep it simple". Hello Dotpoom, ???? Thank you! I appreciate your input. I am ready to slow down to smell the roses. I am moving back to Thailand with 2 farang friends. They will need my help with the visa. They are also retirement age with nursing background hoping to be useful here in Thailand where we will be making our home. Maybe you could give me more guidance about getting their visa to stay. Thanks again, Jimlim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimlim Posted January 25, 2019 Author Share Posted January 25, 2019 On 1/23/2019 at 12:29 AM, steve187 said: are you in a house book and do you have a Thai id card. Dear Steve187, I have a Thai I'd card, but I don't understand what you meant, " are you in a house book?" Maybe you meant, do I have registered my address in a family household? Yes, last year when I got my Thai i.d. card, I had to have a registered resident address. I appreciate you questions, and thank you! Jimlim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 21 hours ago, Jimlim said: Dear Steve187, I have a Thai I'd card, but I don't understand what you meant, " are you in a house book?" Maybe you meant, do I have registered my address in a family household? Yes, last year when I got my Thai i.d. card, I had to have a registered resident address. I appreciate you questions, and thank you! Jimlim that's what i meant, good luck with the plans for your move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Be sure to enter Thailand using your Thai passport. I have a dual national Thai friend who made the mistake of presenting his U.S. passport when entering the country and kept doing retirement extensions for several years. He was denied access to the Thai medical system even though he had a Thai I.D. and was listed in the house book of his sister. He had to make a short trip to out of Thailand and switch passports in order to be accepted by medical providers and save himself a fortune for his kidney dialysis. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpokaneAl Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Be sure to enter Thailand using your Thai passport. I have a dual national Thai friend who made the mistake of presenting his U.S. passport when entering the country and kept doing retirement extensions for several years. He was denied access to the Thai medical system even though he had a Thai I.D. and was listed in the house book of his sister. He had to make a short trip to out of Thailand and switch passports in order to be accepted by medical providers and save himself a fortune for his kidney dialysis.Great advice. I believe that one has to fly out and back into the Thailand in order to switch passports - it cannot be done via ground based border runs.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 2 minutes ago, SpokaneAl said: Great advice. I believe that one has to fly out and back into the Thailand in order to switch passports - it cannot be done via ground based border runs. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Yes, I believe that's right. My friend flew to KL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimlim Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 Dear Nancy, Thank you for your advice. I was wondering about that, since I just got my Thai I.d. this last year November 2018. I came into Thailand with a US passport, and have not got yet a Thai passport. Now, I have to think about contacting the Thai embassy in Los Angeles, California about acquiring the Thai passport before moving back to Thailand. Thank you so much! Such a super helpful advice. I can feel such kindness in this forum. Jimlim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lipflipper Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 Silly person thinking about moving to Thailand in the first place. Vietnam is now THE place to opt for. Sent from my CMR-AL19 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve187 Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 1 hour ago, lipflipper said: Silly person thinking about moving to Thailand in the first place. Vietnam is now THE place to opt for. Sent from my CMR-AL19 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app he is Thai, so in Vietnam he would be a foreigner, do you like it in Vietnam. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimlim Posted January 28, 2019 Author Share Posted January 28, 2019 7 hours ago, steve187 said: he is Thai, so in Vietnam he would be a foreigner, do you like it in Vietnam. Thank you Steve187, Lipflipper didn't read all my comments like you did Steve187. My reasons to move to thailand are much more personal than just countries hopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 On 1/21/2019 at 8:03 PM, Jimlim said: Wait wait wait for a few months or so until you know what the next good cash crop will be.........Mary Jane! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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