Bernie Num Nums

When the Thai government started demanding Farang put ฿800,000 in the bank to qualify for a retirement visa I stopped trusting the whole banking system in Thailand. I'd rather pay transfer fees (there are ways around this) than let these corrupt bastards hang on to my hard earned.

Hi There, I am an Australian, and a Thailand part timer spending about 8 weeks a year here. My intention is to retire in 3 years to a small village in the Bua Yai district with my Thai girlfriend. Looking forward to meeting some open minded people here for information, fun and maybe more. Cheers, Bernie