Is building in Thailand as bad as it seems? Can properties really be built and fitted out to European standards? Would you like to Build your own house in Phuket, or a swimming pool in Bangkok? Solar water heating in Pattaya? Or maybe you want to build a resort or guesthouse on Koh Samui? If you want to build a luxury house in Thailand then this is the forum for you.
Thailands Building Threads that got the most interest. From how to build a wooden shack in the jungle to how to build your own swimming pool, threads where projects have been documented from the beginning to the finish, from Thai Teak wood houses to building your own Thai style shophouse.
A quick guide with links on most things about building a house in Thailand, the problems your likely to encounter and the costs likely to be involved in different aspects of house building in Thailand.
Check out how much air-con you will need for your Thai house, how they work and how much they cost on our Thai Air-Con page.
Free plans for houses that have been built in Thailand, just need to download and print the plans you like and submit for planning permission.
Tips on how to achieve a beautiful tropical garden. How to grow those orchids, deter pests from your Fruit and Vegetables, or growing your own Thai Spices & Herbs. Feel free to post your pictures and stories about Thai National parks, or any questions you may have about your pets and animals or even Thai Snakes.
The Parks of Thailand, Post your stories and pictures here.
The forum to tell us about your visits to the tiger temples in Kanchanaburi or the tiger zoo in Sri Racha, crocodile farms in Pattaya & Bangkok, Thai elephant kraals in Ayutthaya & Phuket, Panda bears in Chiang Mai zoo. Thailand has many zoo's and wildlife sanctuaries and quite often you can get the oppurtunity to eat crocodile eggs, or emu steaks and many other exoctic dishes, or just check out our Thai Snakes, Thai Ducks, Thai Bats, Mongoose, Hornbills, Crocodiles or Thai Freshwater Fish sections.
How much rent should I pay? Should I buy a car or bike? Does Tesco sell the cheapest toasters? Will Soi food poison me? Are insects delicious? Where can I learn to use a Thai Toilet? Should I marry a bar girl?
Health, Fitness and Hospitals in Thailand Feeling ill? Need some Vitamins? Want to get Fit? Where is the nearest Gym? Where is the nearest Sauna? Desperate need of Knowing where the Best Thai Dental Hospital is? What about the Thai Islands Hospitals? Looking for Lasik Surgery? Thinking of Plastic Surgery? Then this is the forum for you. From the best Thai International Hospitals to the best Opticians. How much will you have to pay for that sex change and will your Health Insurance cover it? With listings of Bangkok Hospitals, Phuket Hospitals & even Clinics.
Want to know the best place to buy baby clothing or toys, are diapers available in Thaliand? What about the best hospitals, the pitfalls of hiring a nanny or helper. How to keep teenagers amused in Bangkok, can I hire a carseat when I travel? Which children's medications are available?
Where to learn to speak Thai, How to learn Thai grammar and anything to do with the Thai language. Which Thai Language School is the best for Thai lessons? Can I learn Thai online? How difficult is it to learn to read and write Thai? Which Thai language software is best? Where to translate Thai to English? Which Thai dictionary is the best and is it available online? Where can you get a Thai Keyboard? This is our learn Thai language forum.
The News Forum. Thai News, world News and current affairs. Find out what's happening in the world today. For local Thai News check out Bangkok News, Chiang Rai News, Pattaya News and Phuket News.
Robust discussion is allowed, but posters should stay on topic and refrain from personal attacks.
All about money and finances in Thailand and Asia; interest rates, stock market & commodities investing, banking and buying shares.
The forum for posting news events from all over the world, ie America, Australia, Africa, Europe and any where else that isn't in Asia.
Robust discussion is allowed, but posters should stay on topic and refrain from personal attacks.
Air your opinion on current world affairs. A forum for civil discussion and exchange of ideas. No flaming or abuse allowed. All posts should include your opinion on the subject, not your opinion of the member posting.
This is for people with Thai work permit questions and queries from people wanting to start a business in Thailand. How can you make enough money to afford to live here? Will the BOI give you privileges? What documents do you need to work in Thailand? Thai taxes, Thai work permit renewal and Thai business registration.
Write ups on Thai law.
If you don't do things legally you might want to check out what your accommodation will be like, places such as the Bangkok Hilton are really nothing like the real Hilton Hotel.
Tell us about your Thailand visa run experience, ask about doing a Thai Visa run here. Where is the best place to get a visa for Thailand? What paperwork did you need for a Thai Non Immigrant Visa? Where can you get Thai Multiple Entry Visas? Is a Retirement Visa that difficult to get? Want to take your Thai Girlfriend back to the UK or need a Thai Visa for yourself? Also for questions on visa entry requirements to other countries & overstay in Thailand.
Tell us about your visa run here, where did you go? Phnom Penh in Cambodia, Vientiane in Laos, Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Rangoon in Myanmar, or did you fly to Hong Kong? Where did you Stay? Nice hotel or back street guesthouse? Any problems with paperwork for your new Thai visa?
Cars and motorbikes in Thailand and Asia, Where to buy and sell your truck? Where to get fixed and what garage to use. Should I buy a suzuki carry? Will it have a car DVD? Will my travel insurance cover me for driving in Thailand? Or should I just buy a Mercedes or a Honda CRV? Everything to do with motoring and vehicles goes in this section. Do I really need a driving licence in Thailand to drive to Bangkok car hire?
Thailand online road map and route planner, will give a list of roads and distances that need to be travelled and an estimation of time it will take.
Being a international school teacher in Thailand can be a great career with salaries in the range of $2,500 to $6,000 per month, or you could become a TEFLer teaching English with a salary range of 350-600 pounds per month, although with many teaching jobs it could be worth doing a TEFL course even if no experience is necessary, but will teaching students fulfil your overseas jobs yearnings? Is a English language teaching job something you really want to do? Can you teach English?
Teaching overseas is a rewarding and challenging experience; providing you with a chance to live in another country, experiencing a different culture and working with a variety of people from a number of nationalities.
Resources for Teachers Looking for the latest teaching videos, powerpoints, or just plain clipart? Wish to discuss the virtues of different Virtual Learning Environments, online tests, online lesson plans or educational software?
One mans junk is another mans treasure, so stick your for sale stuff in here. Are you looking for staff? See if our members know anyone reliable in your area who is looking for a new job or career in Thailand.
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