Thread: Seeking info on rural areas.

Originally Posted by sumday

Originally Posted by Necron99

Are you sure the tropics is for you?
Why not try somewhere like Funchal on Madeira Island...
I hear it has a lovely climate.

yes thank you I am sure the tropics are right for me. I simply have spent years preparing for a move into the city (Bangkok). but now that I near jump off point, I think perhaps country life would be better suited for me. but having prepped for the other, am not sure how viable it will be.

Things like cost of a rental house (and which areas might be prefered), how many pets or livestock I am allowed to have (if there are limits). restrictions on Farang livestock or pet ownership. things of that nature. Local threats or dangers to livestock, how locals deal with those issues, etc.

But perhaps im the only redneck Farang, maybe everyone else lives in town to chase the girls or rather be "chased by the girls", idk. Maybe ill just have to hit the ground running and figure it out as I go along.

I have been living in the central plaines of Thailand for 8 years where my wife and I are there seem to be few rules about anything, when we decided to build a house we found a contractor told him what we wanted and it got built, we were the inspecters, no permits just pay as you go, when finished we went to the proper authority and got the blue book and address. We have had a lot of work done over the last 8 years never a question about anything. All of our neighbors have every thing from chickens to cows, no problems.

If I were you I would rent something in the city, and spend a year looking around, once you have committed to everything you want it might be hard change. Don't listen to all the wannab's on this forum, they think they know everything, most just like to talk shit, if you want to do it come give it a try for a year.

Originally Posted by sumday

I had expected the legal service to sort these issues, but if you already know why I do not qualify please share. I was told there were other visa options besides the "marriage option" however I am sure we can source a guy and a girl to fix that issue if that is the only way. in fact Thailand is probably a better choice than Mexico for such an stunt.

What legal services, while you are "self sufficient" you hire lawyers to get your visas?

Originally Posted by RPETER65

I have been living in the central plaines of Thailand for 8 years where my wife and I are there seem to be few rules about anything, when we decided to build a house we found a contractor told him what we wanted and it got built, we were the inspecters, no permits just pay as you go, when finished we went to the proper authority and got the blue book and address. We have had a lot of work done over the last 8 years never a question about anything. All of our neighbors have every thing from chickens to cows, no problems.

If I were you I would rent something in the city, and spend a year looking around, once you have committed to everything you want it might be hard change. Don't listen to all the wannab's on this forum, they think they know everything, most just like to talk shit, if you want to do it come give it a try for a year.

Sound advice thank for the support and your location sounds exactly what I want.

Originally Posted by aging one

What legal services, while you are "self sufficient" you hire lawyers to get your visas?

Hiding more than likely.

Originally Posted by aging one

Originally Posted by sumday

I had expected the legal service to sort these issues, but if you already know why I do not qualify please share. I was told there were other visa options besides the "marriage option" however I am sure we can source a guy and a girl to fix that issue if that is the only way. in fact Thailand is probably a better choice than Mexico for such an stunt.

What legal services, while you are "self sufficient" you hire lawyers to get your visas?

I posted the link to the service I had been looking at. but I am sure there are others as well.

Yes when I said self sufficient I mean I have money, and do not need to sell pigs or have a "working farm" or the like to survive. As a response to the notion that I would be evicted so the renter could have my operation. Which I think rather absurd for the number of animals I will have.

not sure how that relates to hiring a professional to fill out the paperwork for a visa? they would presumably know how to file it correctly to minimize the chance of being denied.

Good luck. I'd add a few elephants to the jungle just for interest.

Originally Posted by AVVICI

Originally Posted by aging one

What legal services, while you are "self sufficient" you hire lawyers to get your visas?

Hiding more than likely.

what would the lawyers be hiding?

Originally Posted by RPETER65

Originally Posted by sumday

Originally Posted by Necron99

Are you sure the tropics is for you?
Why not try somewhere like Funchal on Madeira Island...
I hear it has a lovely climate.

yes thank you I am sure the tropics are right for me. I simply have spent years preparing for a move into the city (Bangkok). but now that I near jump off point, I think perhaps country life would be better suited for me. but having prepped for the other, am not sure how viable it will be.

Things like cost of a rental house (and which areas might be prefered), how many pets or livestock I am allowed to have (if there are limits). restrictions on Farang livestock or pet ownership. things of that nature. Local threats or dangers to livestock, how locals deal with those issues, etc.

But perhaps im the only redneck Farang, maybe everyone else lives in town to chase the girls or rather be "chased by the girls", idk. Maybe ill just have to hit the ground running and figure it out as I go along.

I have been living in the central plaines of Thailand for 8 years where my wife and I are there seem to be few rules about anything, when we decided to build a house we found a contractor told him what we wanted and it got built, we were the inspecters, no permits just pay as you go, when finished we went to the proper authority and got the blue book and address. We have had a lot of work done over the last 8 years never a question about anything. All of our neighbors have every thing from chickens to cows, no problems.

If I were you I would rent something in the city, and spend a year looking around, once you have committed to everything you want it might be hard change. Don't listen to all the wannab's on this forum, they think they know everything, most just like to talk shit, if you want to do it come give it a try for a year.

You have a Thai wife? Because that makes a big, big difference.

Farm animals you say:I suggest you PM withnalstoke, he,s yer man, or Betty if goats are on your mind

Bestiality should never be your thing.

Originally Posted by sumday

Originally Posted by jamescollister

Sunday, simple you don't qualify for one.
They just don't give visas or extensions of stay because your a yank. Jim

Why do I not qualify? what needs to change to qualify?

I had expected the legal service to sort these issues, but if you already know why I do not qualify please share. I was told there were other visa options besides the "marriage option" however I am sure we can source a guy and a girl to fix that issue if that is the only way. in fact Thailand is probably a better choice than Mexico for such an stunt.

However these guys Thailand Law Portal for US Citizens | Legal Advice for Americans seem to think securing a visa will be no problem. but maybe I am missing something?

I dont really care if its a 60 day or a 90 day or whatever. as long as it works. I was told in a few more years I will qualify for the retirement visa, (at 50) but not quite yet.

Did you read their site, or contact them, think not.
You are looking at tourist visas only, want to stay longer.
Work permit. Spouse extension of stay or multi entry. Thai kids to support, or retirement. That's pretty well it and you are none of these, dream all you like, but you are not coming here.

Originally Posted by jamescollister

dream all you like, but you are not coming here.

Coming? Sure. *Staying* is a different matter....

Quiet in the country side ? Forget it, it's noisy like hell.

But you can find your cheap dream place in North East (ESAAN) and raise all the animals you want.

You can stay here as long as you want with tourist visa (just renew your passport often) or education visa (can pretend to learn online) if you do not want to F and marry a Thai.

And don't believe the monkeys bullshit that you will read in forum, if you want to come, jsut come, no need to think about it until you die first, you are wasting your (good) time.

Originally Posted by stickmansucks

Quiet in the country side ? Forget it, it's noisy like hell.

Not always...
No such standard, as every situation will be different from the next.

I'll go out on a limb and suggest your experiences are limited, yes?

Originally Posted by Rural Surin

Originally Posted by stickmansucks

Quiet in the country side ? Forget it, it's noisy like hell.

Not always...
No such standard, as every situation will be different from the next.

I'll go out on a limb and suggest your experiences are limited, yes?

Different sounds, but less noise than a town or city. Crickets, frogs, roosters, which is all I can hear now. Jim

Originally Posted by sumday

Originally Posted by AVVICI

Originally Posted by sumday

id move back to South korea first.

So you are South Korean? Please explain.

No I am white american
but I have lived in south korea for 5 years, and mexico for 3 or 4 years. and spent a few years traveling europe. Enjoyed all those experiances much much more, than shopping at walmart in the states

If you have lived 3 different countries already, you don't need advice on here because it would be like trying to teach your grandmother to suck eggs.

Originally Posted by sumday

Hello, new here. Thinking of migrating to Thailand.

I have seen a lot of nice apartments, houses, condos, bungalows, house boats, and shared rooms listed on the net. usually in town. But this is not really my ideal location. I am curious about other areas farther away from towns, maybe even closer to a boarder (can you drive over boarder for visa runs?)

I would like to keep these animals.
A few of each, Dogs, cats, pigs, goats, chickens, and a large number of rabbits.

I do not need or want a fancy expensive ranch mind you. just some rabbits in the back yard, chickens roaming the yard, my dogs laying on the porch, a few cats to keep down mice and snakes, maybe some pigs or goats just because I can.

Its getting hard to have this lifestyle in the US, with all the zoning laws, and "animal hoarding laws" and such. Any such issues in Thailand?

I love having animals, and eating fresh raised meat however I do not care to butcher, here in the states I can take my pigs or cow (I dont want any more cows!) to the butcher shop and pay to have it butchered, and prepped for the freezer. I would think the same could be found in Thailand? maybe a local farmer/butcher or something? I can make do if not, not helpless just prefer to not kill what I eat, weird I know, because raising it for the table is ok, as is hunting

So any areas in particular that would be better for me? or cheaper to find such a location? I know this is a big loaded question, but about how much would a 2 or 3 bedroom place on enough space to raise animals cost me? looking for low end of the spectrum here. Is it possible to rent such a place? or will I have to purchase?

Also interested in any concerns I should consider. I do not like the scarcity of guns, I hope predators are just as rare, though I have no idea what local predators might be? lions and tigers and bears oh my? I am used to dealing with coyotes with a rifle. not sure id want to protect my pigs from a tiger, with a machete...good dogs will help, but idk really what to expect.

of note: I do not need the animals to survive, don't need to market them. I have a retirement that should cover all expenses if I live in town. But If I can live cheaper with animals and privacy,peace and quiet. I would prefer this. even if it required a long trip to "town".

Thanks in advance for any advice, tips, locations, or information you can give on this.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a small country retreat for less than 100 dollars a month. Travel around the country for a few months to see where might suit you. Get the right visa and you won't need to leave the country again. I don't know how many boarding schools there are in Thailand but I wouldn't recommend driving over any boarders. Thais would rightfully get upset at that and if you survived their wrath, you'd probably have to pay out a lot of compensation to the survivors or their families. There are wild tigers and wild elephants in Thailand but not everywhere. Choose your spot carefully.

Good luck.

Originally Posted by nidhogg

Originally Posted by RPETER65

Originally Posted by sumday

Originally Posted by Necron99

Are you sure the tropics is for you?
Why not try somewhere like Funchal on Madeira Island...
I hear it has a lovely climate.

yes thank you I am sure the tropics are right for me. I simply have spent years preparing for a move into the city (Bangkok). but now that I near jump off point, I think perhaps country life would be better suited for me. but having prepped for the other, am not sure how viable it will be.

Things like cost of a rental house (and which areas might be prefered), how many pets or livestock I am allowed to have (if there are limits). restrictions on Farang livestock or pet ownership. things of that nature. Local threats or dangers to livestock, how locals deal with those issues, etc.

But perhaps im the only redneck Farang, maybe everyone else lives in town to chase the girls or rather be "chased by the girls", idk. Maybe ill just have to hit the ground running and figure it out as I go along.

I have been living in the central plaines of Thailand for 8 years where my wife and I are there seem to be few rules about anything, when we decided to build a house we found a contractor told him what we wanted and it got built, we were the inspecters, no permits just pay as you go, when finished we went to the proper authority and got the blue book and address. We have had a lot of work done over the last 8 years never a question about anything. All of our neighbors have every thing from chickens to cows, no problems.

If I were you I would rent something in the city, and spend a year looking around, once you have committed to everything you want it might be hard change. Don't listen to all the wannab's on this forum, they think they know everything, most just like to talk shit, if you want to do it come give it a try for a year.

You have a Thai wife? Because that makes a big, big difference.

True I do have a Thai wife, and that poses a whole new set of problems, but I won't get into that now. Sure having a Thai wife offtrs advantages but does not stop this mans endeaver, a little ingenuity goes a long ways, and from the original I would believe this man posses ingenuity.

question remains.... why Thailand?.....how such research have you done to find your sanctuary where you can keep a couple of pigs etc.....

US owns part of Samoa, Marianas, Guam,Virgins...frickin Hawaii FFS...lots of yanks in South America too and lost of jungle there for you too....?

Hey could even set up your small holding on Diego Garcia and supply ham and eggs to military........?

Sounds like you have a smart wife ..why not join the Peace Corp!?

Another wacko thread on TD methinks....

Think if I was American and wanted to go bush I would think about a fishing camp or..in Florida or Louisiana or someplace..lotsa hogs down there so I hear.

"My dadday married his sister but that didna afek me"

Originally Posted by crepitas

why Thailand?.

Yes, why? what do westerners see in Thailand they do not see in their own native habitat? A very deep question.

Welcome to the Buffalo Board...At least you are finding some answers here...

Originally Posted by sabang

Originally Posted by crepitas

why Thailand?.

Yes, why? what do westerners see in Thailand they do not see in their own native habitat? A very deep question.

What do you see in Thailand, this is obviously not your native habitat.

For me my native habitat got boring and a little intrusive. If Thailand becomes boring I will move on to find another interesting habitat.