Getting started in LOS

[f0xxee]

Well it appears my time in Vietnam is at an end, the reason being I am finally permanently offshore on rotation (4 weeks on, 4 off) and the fact that my scumbag landlady here sold my house out form under me with 8 months left on the lease. (Leaving me 10 days to vacate.)
It doesn't seem worthwhile renting another fuck-pad, so I might as well move to LOS and get away from the venality and nastiness of Vietnam. (There has been a lot of beatings and machete action of late.)

I am only 47, so too young for self funded retiree status I believe.

Therefore I think I need a lawyer in LOS who can help guide me through the minefield of Thai Immigration.

Any suggestions? Any one got a family retainer they trust?

Look forward to your replies (PLEASE!)

Foxxee.

[Stogie]

You after a business visa?

[f0xxee]

Hi Stogie,

Not really sure what the options for a person who works rotations are. I guess I need what ever it takes to allow me to lease a house/condo short term, then buy a house/condo long term.

I guess aging three years is not an option!

Any hints Stogie? (Please note: Stogie, not stoogie, Stogey etc. etc. etc. Saw your wrathful reply to someone earlier today.... )

[f0xxee]

I guess the reason I asked for a lawyer is two-fold:

1. I get the shits with people using me as a tourism/immigration/boooking agency for Vietnam, with thousands of mindless questions taking up a lot of my time. I don't want to inflict that on others,

and;

2. I am happy to pay a lawyer so that if they advise wrongly I retain the right to scream and abuse them, something that is awfully rude when the advise given is for free.

I have had a butchers at business and investment visas.... still not really sure what the best bet is.

[mardhi]

You dont a visa of any kind - just come in and out on 30 day visa on arrivals - you dont need a visa to lease a property or indeed to buy one. Personally I would not bother unless your looking for a residence permit which would mean you have to reside and pay income tax for at least 3 years without a break. Its a LOT of hassle for little benefit.

Cheers
Mardhi

[Stogie]

If you are going to be here for any length of time then it does pay to get a Visa.

Mine is a non-imm 'B' which means I have to do visa runs every 90 days and renew the visa every 15 months.

[f0xxee]

 
Thank you both Mardhi and Stogie for the sage advice.

The point made by Mardhi is a good one in my instance, as I am on a 28 day rotation is is highly unlikely I will ever be there over 25 days.

Thanks gents, I think I might just look for a nice place to rent and then delve deeper into the merde that is Thai Immigration.

Next question:

Where?

I kind of like Mae Phim or Rayon.


But Hua Hin has its appeal too!

Soi Nana???

[pacman]

    Rayon?? Don't be ridiculous...

Too far to ride the Ducati home after a night of whoring in Pattaya, only a matter of time before you push your luck too far...    

No foxxee, you need a place in close proximity to Pattaya, or right in town, either way, everything you need is right there.

Not much further to the airport now the new freeway is built, & without the gridlock of Bangkok's traffic.

More bars, more girls, cheaper restaurants, cheaper for most things, what more convincing do you need?      

As for Hua Hin & the other place (where is it?), you can always visit but you know you'll go stir crazy in a small town. Think man, think!! It's a no-brainer...