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by rochana1
Mon Feb 27, 2017 12:42 am
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Purchasing a cell phone plan at the airport
Replies: 6
Views: 3429

Re: Purchasing a cell phone plan at the airport

Thanks, Pete, for the information. When you purchase the "Happy Tourist" sim does it come with a phone number?

Sid L.
by rochana1
Sun Feb 26, 2017 9:07 am
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Purchasing a cell phone plan at the airport
Replies: 6
Views: 3429

Purchasing a cell phone plan at the airport

My wife and I are moving permanently to Thailand. We will arrive at สุวรรณภูมิ airport in late March and it is my wish to convert our unlocked GSM iphones for use in Thailand by purchasing prepaid plans at the airport upon arrival so we can use them immediately to call family and friends in the USA ...
by rochana1
Wed Jan 04, 2017 12:30 pm
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Dual citizenship with dual passports
Replies: 11
Views: 1974

Re: Dual citizenship with dual passports

I am not sure what you are saying. I will be entering Thailand with a retirement O-A visa. Are you saying that I can by checked by the Thai immigration officer in the same line with my wife who will be entering as a Thai national with her Thai passport and that that line will be a shorter line? Than...
by rochana1
Tue Jan 03, 2017 12:59 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: Dual citizenship with dual passports
Replies: 11
Views: 1974

Dual citizenship with dual passports

My Thai wife (who has dual citizenship and passports for Thailand and U.S.) and I (on a retirement visa) will be moving permanently to Hua Hin soon. My question regards the showing of passports at the airports by my wife who is a Thai national possessing both a Thai and a U.S. passport when she trav...
by rochana1
Sat Nov 05, 2016 3:32 am
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Mobile phone, ISP and electrical questions
Replies: 5
Views: 2668

Re: Mobile phone, ISP and electrical questions

Thank you J.J.B and Harry for taking the time to answer my inquiry. I will file your advice for future reference.

Sid L.
by rochana1
Wed Oct 26, 2016 10:46 pm
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Sewage treatment
Replies: 16
Views: 2834

Sewage treatment

I understand that septic tanks (without leach fields) are used almost exclusively in Thailand. I would like to know if this is this has been a big concern for anyone. Thank you, Sid L.
by rochana1
Wed Oct 26, 2016 10:38 pm
Forum: Digital Realm
Topic: Mobile phone, ISP and electrical questions
Replies: 5
Views: 2668

Mobile phone, ISP and electrical questions

My Thai wfe and I, after living in the USA for 23 years, will soon be moving to Thailand (either HUA HIN or WANG NAM KHIAO), and as an 80 year old non-tech savvy person, I have some questions about my use of my cell phone (I just bought my first smart phone - a GSM-UNLOCKED iphone 6 plus), ipad, com...
by rochana1
Sat Oct 08, 2016 8:29 am
Forum: Life In Thailand, Opinion & Relationships
Topic: Residing in Wang Nam Khiao vs Hua Hin
Replies: 3
Views: 4965

Residing in Wang Nam Khiao vs Hua Hin

After living in the USA for 23 years, my Thai wife and I will soon be moving to Thailand - either to Hua Hin or Wang Nam Khiao (gateway to Korat). We would greatly appreciate any compare and contrast comments from anyone who has knowledge of both places and has an opinion of the pros and cons of liv...
by rochana1
Sat Oct 08, 2016 8:15 am
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Buying furniture in Hua Hin
Replies: 14
Views: 3255

Re: Buying furniture in Hua Hin

Thank you for your input. - My wife is Thai; we are returning to her home country after 23 years in the USA, so we will not be required to pay import fees. - I did get an estimate from SIAM OLD TEAK and experienced a serious case of sticker shock - approximately ฿950K to furnish a 2 bedroom (1500 sq...
by rochana1
Fri Oct 07, 2016 9:15 am
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Buying furniture in Hua Hin
Replies: 14
Views: 3255

Re: Buying furniture in Hua Hin

Thank you. I will check out that website. Sid L.
by rochana1
Fri Oct 07, 2016 5:00 am
Forum: Ask The Expats
Topic: Buying furniture in Hua Hin
Replies: 14
Views: 3255

Buying furniture in Hua Hin

My wife and I will soon be moving to Hua Hin and will be buying or building a villa. I would greatly appreciate knowing the best place for purchasing furniture for our home. I would also like an estimate of the cost of furnishing a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home (approximate 1500 sq. ft.); I realize the...
by rochana1
Sat Apr 30, 2016 1:24 am
Forum: Legal, Visa, Finances & Employment
Topic: 90 day reporting
Replies: 173
Views: 18504

Re: 90 day reporting

I read recently, on another blog, that it is now possible to do the 90 day reporting online throughout the country, so I assume said reporting can be done for those living in Hua Hin. I would greatly appreciate Any information regarding this matter. Sid L.