Planning on moving to Thailand....
 

what do I need to do too start preparing to move to Thailand? If I wanted to buy a condo there will they allow it if I'm a US citizen? Also, what areas would be good to fit into?

I understand that it's not possible for a foreigner to own property there in full - might want to check out www.escapeartist.com - good info there

Try to get a visa...its not gonna be easy. I know a lot of people have to cross the border ever 3 months to get a temp visa.
Also youre not allowed to work there and its hard to legally own a house and stuff. You could buy a bar and have Thai people work for you..but i believe you arent allowed to move 1 chair yourself.
Producing porn is illegal btw.

I have a few adult webmaster friends who have moved there
and an investor in another business who's wife is from there.

I believe you can own a condo there in buildings that have less than 50% ownership from foreign owners.


don't think you can own homes though
That's what the one person told me

I personally want a crib in the Domincan Republic.... that's just me.

Thailand RULEZ!!!!

you will love it. I know tones of people there. let me know if you need anything.

the Soi Cowboy area is pretty fucking awesome :thumbsup

good luck on the move! Thailand is very awesome

Soi Nana is even more fun :pimp

what do I need to do too start preparing to move to Thailand?

1) You need to get a visa. Tell them you are going to study Thai or some shitto get the year visa. Even then you will have to do a border run every 3 months. No problem, just run to Cambodia, Laos, Burma or where ever you want.

2) You need to pick up as much language as possible. The more you learn the better off your going to be because your already going to pay double for being a farang, but if you can "phud paasa Thai" you will save some money and know when your getting ripped off.

3) Be ready for a new way of life.

If I wanted to buy a condo there will they allow it if I'm a US citizen?

You CAN own a condo. It's the LAND you can not own. You do not need to be married to a Thai or have a Thai business or partnership to do this. If you want a HOUSE, then that is another story.

Also, what areas would be good to fit into?

Pattaya (Jomtien) or Bangkok is best for first time farangs. But once you have been there for a while most guys move outside these areas and live DIRTY CHEAP. I suggest if you live in Pattaya to do so in Jomtien or you will probably fall into the whore machine near Walking Street and the surrounding Sois.

Have you been to Thailand? By your questions it sounds as if you have not. I suggest spending A LOT of time there before you pick up and move. Visiting there for a week and living there (or any country) are not the same.

Chok dee!

And for what it's worth, the LAST place you want to live is anywhere near Soi Cowboy, Nana Plaza or Patpong. You will pay very high rent and the whores will wear on you.

If you must live in Bangkok, which is a wonderful (and filthy) city, live near the skytrain so if you want to visit the above mentioned places and get around with ease you can, but stay out a little so you don't get raped on rent.

Also... and this is very important: The last place you want to learn Thai is from a bar girl. Proper Thais can tell this and if you have any future business plans in Thailand, you want to speak proper Thai and not bar girl Thai. That would be like learning english from a hood rat and then trying to do business on wall street. It doesn't work and you will look like a fool and looked down upon.

Good luck man

i'll be spending a few months there after the vegas show

so what's with thailand? what made u decide to move there?

:thumbsup

I have lived in Thailand for 11 years and love it

only morons move to Thailand

agreed.

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O my god... do not listen to any of this rubbish!

Hit me up on ICQ 7518-7016

If you listen to this guy you'll end up living near the airport for $125 a month and trying to do business on the SET wearing a suit!



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Prepare to being put to jail for working in adult..........?

many things are illegal here, like prostitution... :pimp

we should have a weekly webmaster gathering at Nana, who's with me?? :pimp

weekly is too much...a few times a year could be cool :pimp


i'm going to be there in June with a few buddies :pimp

looks like the entire forum is moving to thailand

i wonder when these thailand designers spam this board? are there any thailand designer, do they know their stuffs? if i want to set up an office there, where to find them?

Why do people announce they are going to move somewhere without having actually been there? Go there, check the place out, talk to people about the RE, laws, etc. Rent a place and see if you even want to live there. Then make a decision.

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He sounds like he knows what he's talking about. Instead of putting him down, post your info. Lots of interested lurkers here who will not hit you on icq.

1) I told the guy to live NEAR the skytrain, but not right next to the whore areas. Why would you want to live in an area that is surrounded my whores, disfigured, beggars and all the hustle that comes with it when you can live in a cheaper and better area for less? If you live in that part of Sukhimvit Road your at ground zero. The skytrain has 16 stops and there are PLENTY of areas he could live in and live a normal life and not see a single whore asking him "where you go?" every time he leaves the house. If he wanted to party, he's just a couple minutes away on the train. Whores get old and living in the middle of it all would as well.

2) Language. Maybe you learned from a whore and do no real business in Thailand. If that's the case that's fine. But don't think for a second that a proper Thai does not know where you learned how to speak and that may be held against you some day if your trying to make a business power move in Thailand.

Thailand is about Buddhism, The Royal Family, social status and respect. Period. (Well, knowing the right people to get shit done never hurts) Speaking Thai learned from a Issan whore will lower your social status the moment you open your mouth. Trust me on this one.

None of this is rubbish. There are those who live in Thailand and then there are those who LIVE in Thailand. How you are perceived there or how you participate in the Thai lifestyle is up to you, but the more you learn about their culture and how it works, the better off your life is going to be. Learn their mannerisms, why they do certain things, what offends them and compliments them. Know that they have a smile for every feeling. Asian cultures, if you care to learn about them, are very complex. The more you learn about the Thai way of life, the better off you will be.

:2 cents:

I concur. :1orglaugh

Krille hit me up on ICQ 75187016...


L$

Where is Thailand? What's a Whore?

Very good idea moving to Thailand :upsidedow

I agree :thumbsup

Yeah... you could always live in Un-Nut for 5000 Baht a month ($125 USD)
Or you could live out at Jatujak... for the same money.. they are both on the Skytrain... but you would be living in a single room.

Sure living around Sukhumvit and Silom is not $125 a month... but its the coolest zone ever... it got bars and restaraunts, english speaking folk.. fellow farangs...

d00d when i do serious business in Thailand i would bring 2 Thai lawyers with me and let them do the talking.

Shit is it... i better remove my picture of Rama V and my buddhist symbols from the house. Funny i learnt most of my thai from Whores and Ferangs... and in my day to day meetings and conversations with Thai people i often find that speaking Isaan and Thai leads to many fair priced deals, opened doors, easy solutions to everyday problems... think about the fact that the security gaurds at your door are Isaan, your Cab drivers are mostly Isaan, the lady cooking Pad Thai is probably from Isaan, all the girls at the seven eleven are from Isaan, the guy at Central Chidlom selling TV's is from Isaan..... could i name more of the day to day people you deal with living in Bangkok (either in Asoke or Un-nut) that are from Isaan.
Culture? O fuck that i came for the whores! But seriously you wanna chat on about Thai culture... man i could go on for hours... you know they have culture up there in Isaan too.... its not just rice and buffalos and whores.


L$

Good luck with that one.

Looks like LionDollars learned his English from a Thai whore ;)

:winkwink: Open window, look outside. :1orglaugh

I can now rest knowing how well you function in Thailand, thanks. :thumbsup My posts are suggestions for the guy asking... not for you. Since you are all knowing and all I say is incorrect, please advise him otherwise.

Anyway... Pattaya is another great option. It does not stink like Bangkok does and has some really great condos (with ocean view) for not too much money. Personally Bangkok gets old for me with all the hustle, smog and noise. You can also rent (long term) some BAD ASS houses there for pretty cheap.

You know, after re-reading this thread the first question I should of asked you is: WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO THERE? That should decide where you live.

Maybe you like to dive every day and want nothing to do with whores. Maybe you want to drop off the map and live a life of seclusion. Maybe you want to sleep all day and party all night. All things to consider before taking anyones advice.

You can hit me on ICQ anytime. 201-563-471

fucking whore mongers should all DIE

what's a whore monger?

all excellent advice.

and don't try to produce hardcore there.

i hear they have killer waves over there! great for surfing!

Bit below the belt that lad.