Asia Thoughts on Thailand

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  1. Angel

    Angel Well-Known Member

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    I have a Farang house guest at the moment who usually lives in Thailand and has been practising his condo-spruiking on us. What could possibly go wrong?

    Dont worry, I have no desire to live there forever but a year could be nice. His Mrs can interpret for us and he reckons we would both get good English-speaking jobs there. Neither of us has a Uni degree.
     
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    There is a long list that can go wrong,but one year over there would be priceless ..
     
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    Condos in Thailand are usually crap investments. Lots and lots of things that can and do go wrong.

    However a year over there working or volunteering would be fantastic. If you're in a position to do it, go! :)

    After that year you'll learn so many incredible things including why thai condos make such crap investments....
     
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    Please don’t buy it unless you go and see there first hand. Like others said many things could and “will” go wrong (FYI: coming from somewhere close by) having said that you could still go for a year without buying an investment!
     
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  5. Indifference

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    @Angel so when's the local meetup so we can discuss all things expat & realty in Thailand?!!

    We're interested in extended stays over there ourselves however from my research it would be better to lease if not intending to relocate indefinitely.

    Apart from the financial implications, leasing offers far more flexibility for sort to mid term expats.
     
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    I had no intention of buying and you have all confirmed my thoughts. I think @Indifference we are almost neighbours. See you soon!
     
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    Name the location & I'm keen for a social meetup!
     
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    Is Sandstone Point Hotel too extravagant?
     
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    Not at all . ... it's a pleasant spot.
     
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    What's the chance of booking a deck table for 4pm next weekend?
     
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    @Terry_w and i have been considering running property tax and legal seminars in thailand. Sounds like a few would attend.
     
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    They'll be locals too.
     
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    Terry_w Lawyer, Tax Adviser and Mortgage broker in Sydney Business Member

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    I have organised a few meet ups in bangkok, we should do another one plus a more formal course and structure it in a way that it could be tax deductible.
    Please like my post if you would be interested.
     
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    A discussion group sounds great. I’m in. Bangkok is a great city. Love the energy.
     
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    Hi Terry, id be interested
     
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    I would love to attend but the mrs wouldnt let me :( go to Bangkok by myself :rolleyes:
     
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    The wife gives approval
     
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    Terry_w Lawyer, Tax Adviser and Mortgage broker in Sydney Business Member

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    Bring her along?
     
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    Tell her you will be ok ,you will go with your mates
     
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    This seminar idea is not going to end well

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