"Hi Ken, i'm on ed visa can idle in thai for 1 yr ...but need to do extension at immigration every 3 months...which i find it troublesome.
Can we do 1 yr visa in china to allow us to idle and explore china?
I'm looking to lead a nomad…"
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Ken Zhong replied to kian siong's discussion Phuket retirement cost"Hi KS:
Are you in Thailand on a 'permanent basis'? How do you handle long-term visa?
China is getting expensive if you want to live the life. Like Thailand, you can stretch your dollar a long way if you lead a simple life and stay away…"
kian siong replied to Ken Zhong's discussion For despairing Singaporeans!"yes ken...i fully agree with your idea care to share more ideas on this topic. Thanx...looking forward to hear from you soon. cheers"
kian siong replied to kian siong's discussion Phuket retirement cost"No problem ken......An update to the previous post ....the list below is more suited for singles
House rental - 7000-9000thb ( studio unit) , previous post is a typical 3rm flat configuration
Electric - 2000thb
Water - 200thb
wireless - 750thb (…"
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To Jackie Chan: Membership change
Hi Jackie:
Per request, I've deleted your membership. Please register as new member and amend details as desired.
I made a mistake by deleting your membership before sending you an email. I've no way to reach you now and hopefully you'll read this blog post and register as a new member.
Thanks,
Ken Zhong
Posted by Ken Zhong on February 1, 2012 at 9:00am
Thank you - Our first donation recieved
I had a nice surprise this morning and I want to thank John Moran from USA who provided the first donation to this site.
Update: We have a 2nd donation from Cheung F. Cheung, also of USA. Thanks!
Nothing express my gratitude enough to them and to readers who provide feedback, words of encouragement or donations.
This site has been going for 3 years; fully maintained and paid by me solely.
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ContinuePosted by Ken Zhong on October 1, 2011 at 2:00pm
Great place for recreation
Dear all friends
I am glad to have bought a small apartment and it is great for vacation and weekend outings for the family. Daytime, we go climbing the hills and explore the surrounding forests (the kids love it so much) and enjoy the fresh air and nature.…
ContinuePosted by robert on October 1, 2011 at 12:33am
Updated visit with photographs on 5 Sep 2011
I visited Changtai, Xiamen again on 5 Sep 2011.
Paperwork
Finished off some paperwork and have now received the title deed to my apartment. Ye!
Apartment
House is nicely maintained. Stayed for a couple of nights.
Air-conditioner works fine, lights work fine, electricity works fine, tap works fine, shower works fine, sewerage works fine.
Got a freelance cleaner to clean up the apartment.
There…
ContinuePosted by Ken Zhong on September 30, 2011 at 4:00pm
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Phuket retirement cost 4 Replies
Hi everyone,I'm currently staying at phuket 15 may 2012 and can give you a rough guide on retirement cost over here.House rental - 12,000thbElectric - 3500thbWater - 500thbwireless - 750thbFood 1…Continue
Started by kian siong in Retiring in Thailand. Last reply by kian siong yesterday.
For despairing Singaporeans! 3 Replies
This section is for my fellow Singaporeans from Singapore.We know how hard it is to survive in Singapore nowadays. High cost of living, congested roads, packed public transport, late hours at work,…Continue
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Started by Ken Zhong in Retiring in Xiamen. Last reply by kian siong on Tuesday.
Where do you want to spend those golden years? 1 Reply
Tags: yi, yang, yuan, lun, tian
Started by Tian Lun in Retiring in other parts of China. Last reply by Freddy Chin Nov 13, 2011.
Typical Maintenance problems in China 3 Replies
I've just read about the latest visit and sympathize with the maintenance problems. This is typical for China. Once a development is completed things start to go downhill although in the past it took…Continue
Started by JOHN MORAN in Retiring in Xiamen. Last reply by Ken Zhong Oct 1, 2011.
Western Health Care options/costs/insurance in Xiamen / Changtai ? 2 Replies
Hi all, Since, Ken will be in Changtai on June 24, I wanted to ask again about health care costs and options in Changtai ( then Xiamen ). Are there Chinese Health Insurance plans that can be…Continue
Tags: care, emergency, insurance, costs, health
Started by Paul Chu in Retirement Health and Wellness. Last reply by Paul Chu Jun 22, 2011.
FAQ - Visiting Changtai, Xiamen 6 Replies
Outside of ChinaFly to Xiamen International airport. There are direct flights from Singapore, Penang, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok and many other international airports.Within ChinaFly, take a train or…Continue
Started by Ken Zhong in Retiring in Xiamen. Last reply by Ken Zhong Jan 9, 2011.
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