Ben moi j'ai fait le contraire de ce que tous recommandent !
J'ai tout vendu, l'appart' la voiture, les actions, le PEA etc ...
Il faut dire aussi que j'étais (et çà s'est pas amélioré ...) réfractaire aux tracasseries administratives.
Après 7 ans de séjour (je n'ai pas choisi la Thaïlande, c'est la Thaïlande qui m'a choisi en la personne de mon épouse), j'ai compris que, sur le plan administratif, le couple France/Thaïlande n'est pas un couple très intéressant.
Les français (administrativement parlant) sont tâtillons, "impérialistes" (exigent des documents qui n'existent pas ailleurs), et la convention fiscale entre les deux pays est défavorable pour les retraités.
Avec le Maroc (d'après lectures ...), la Malaisie, et d'autres sans doute, la France ne vous impose pas sur votre retraite si vous résidez dans ce(s) pays.
La Malaisie ne vous fera payer aucun impôt sur aucun revenu "ramené de l'étranger" si vous êtes dans le plan "Malaysia My Second Home".
Par contre, si vous êtes en Thaïlande, vous devrez déclarer votre retraite en France et payer des impôts en conséquence, vous serez sans aucun doute considéré comme un "réfugié fiscal" imposé au taux minimum de 20% ...
Les intérêts perçus sur des comptes en France ne seront -si vous réussissez à fournir tous les documents qui vous seront demandés- pas imposés, il vous faudra les déclarer en Thaïlande dans la mesure où vous les transférerez dans le pays, idem pour les plus-values (bourse, assurance-vie) ...
En Thaïlande, et par expérience (je suis assez "collant" et me décourage très difficilement), toute sorte de papier officiel sera difficile à obtenir (sans "piston" ...), soit on ne vous comprendra pas, soit on pourra vous "négliger" (encore un falang-baa qui veut payer des impôts ? 😛)
NB: J'ajoute que je ne suis pas assez "culotté" pour proposer des "dessous de table" par moi-même, or quasiment tout ne peut se régler ici que comme çà ...
Pour les "bestioles", si vous avez le coeur mal accroché, ne venez pas.
Si vous n'aimez pas "chaud et humide", ne venez pas etc ...
En conclusion (ou résumé) je n'ai pas eu l'impression (à vous lire) que vous étiez le "client" rêvé pour venir vous installer en Thaïlande, même si les aspects purement économiques de vos données "collent" parfaitement (1200€ par mois) pour un style de vie "correct" (mais ni luxueux ni patachonnesque).
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
😉 Euh ..je ne comprends pas pourquoi tu 'adresses à moi ...? Pas grave, merci des conseils...
Perso, cest le Cambodge qui m'a choisi !🤪..Et pour le moment, il est beaucoup plus simple d'y séjourner à l'année qu'en thailande...
A moins d'avoir une raison familiale, j'ai toujours pensé qu'il valait mieux investir dans les pays riches que les pays pauvres...Mais lorsque l'on a une retraite qui tombe, je ne vois aucun interet à l'achat qui est un frein à la mobilité...et source de bien de jalousies et d'enmerdes...
Ne pas oublier que tout est affaire de reseaux et que sans il vaut mieux ne rien posséder là bas...
Désolé, j'ai cliqué "au plus près", je n'avais pas envie de remonter à la page 1 ...
Il faudra que je fasse un tour au Cambodge un ce des jours, maintenant que c'est ~pacifié !
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
Ceci dit "un de ces jours" chez moi n'est pas une date suffisament solide pour prendre rendez-vous (ailleurs qu'au pays des lapins ...).
J'y pense, mais uniquement en me rasant (ou en lisant des posts sur Internet) 😉.
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
NB: Pour éviter toute sorte de malentendu, je professe la khméritude du temple d'Angkor ... (non, non, pas moi ...).
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
bj tu ne regrettes pas d'avoir tous largue pour partir vivre en thailande ??? cela derai a refaire tu ferai quoi ??? merci
J'étais ingénieur et on m'a viré à 52 balais comme "trop vieux" (donc sans espoir aucun de retrouver du boulot).
Si j'étais resté en France, les indemnités de licenciement (30 ans d'ancienneté !) auraient été bouffées en 3-4 ans au plus et après j'aurais dû "manger le patrimoine".
De plus, je serais sans doute devenu "aigri" et déprimé à force de me faire blackbouler de partout !
Lors d'une visite médicale, 6 mois avant le licenciement, le cardio m'avait dit que, si je voulais passer les 60 ans, il me fallait "changer de style de vie".
Vivant ici, les indemnités n'ont pas encore été toutes mangées, j'ai déjà une retraite (la complémentaire) et vais toucher bientôt celle de base.
En résumé, j'ai fait le bon choix, même si, en bon français que je suis, ma femme trouve que je râle tout le temps ... 😉😉😉😉
NB: Mes deux parents sont décédés et nous n'avons pas eu d'enfant.
Je n'ai qu'une soeur en France qu'il vaut mieux éviter ...
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
J'adore vous lire !
Vous êtes interressant et en plus vous avez de l humour!
Si c' est la vie en Thailande, bravo c est une réussite !!
Bonne continuation
Michel😉
En France je n'étais qu'un affreux "bosseur" ennuyeux et très fatigué une fois le boulot terminé (quoi, déjà ?).
Ici je suis libéré du stress commun dû à la vie professionnelle en Europe ...
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
bj toutes les demarches papier ect pour la retraitre tu as pu les faire de thailande ou tu as ete oblige de retourner en france, a 60 ans il t on demande quoi comme papier, moi j ai tous retrouve mes employeurs et je suis a jour avec les caisse de retraitre donc dis moi merci amitie
NON, je l'ai déjà dit, et vu le prix du voyage, ce serait un comble qu'il vous faille vous rendre en France pour ces démarches 🙂
Mais, sais-t-on jamais, avec tous les "progrès" qui nous sont mijotés jour après jour par des gens "décomplexés", un jour on vous forcera peut-être à revenir, et à la nage en plus ? 🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️🏴☠️
Si vous avez compris tout ce que je viens de vous dire, c'est que j'ai dû faire une erreur quelque part. - Alan Greenspan
Science sans conscience n'est que ruine de l'âme - Rabelais
Travailler, étudier et vivre à l'étranger › Thaïlande · 5 replies
Je souhaiterais connaitre les conditions financières actualisées pour vivre en Thaïlande et y passer une grande partie de l'année voir définitivement. Je serai…
Travailler, étudier et vivre à l'étranger › Thaïlande · 21 replies
Qui pourrait me renseigner sur la retraite en thailande et les démarches à effectuer. Je suis français et marié à une thailandaise et ma femme possède une…
My name is Deborah, I’m French. I’m married and have two children. I’m a clinical psychologist specializing in psychotraumatology, and I’m also pursuing medical studies.
For some time now, I’ve been seriously considering moving to the United States. My long-term goal is to practice medicine in the U.S., with a particular interest in forensic pathology. I know the journey is demanding (USMLE, residency, fellowship, etc.), but I’m ready to commit to several years of hard work.
For now, I’m focused on building this project thoughtfully. I want to improve my English, better understand the American system, and connect with people who’ve already gone through this process or are living in the U.S.
I have a few questions:
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- When did you start preparing for the USMLE?
- What advice would you give to someone still in medical school?
- Which states would you recommend for a future career in forensic pathology, with a good quality of life and good schools for kids?
- Is it better to do an observership or a research fellowship before applying for residency?
- What are, in your opinion, the pitfalls to avoid when planning such a project?
Thank you so much to everyone who takes the time to respond. I’d really appreciate any advice or experiences you can share!
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Hi there!
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Thanks in advance for your advice.
I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences about marrying a Cuban and moving to Cuba (not the other way around!). Yes, some of us actually *want* to stay on the island! Is it possible to work there without too much hassle, or is it really complicated?
I’m heading to Bangkok for a 5-month internship, and I’m wondering about the budget because I’ve read all sorts of things—so I decided to post here to get answers tailored to my situation! :D
I found housing that costs me 7,000 baht (I know it’s a bit pricey, but it’s super convenient...), which works out to about 160 € all-inclusive. So, I was wondering if it’s realistic to live on 500 or 600 € per month, and if so, under what conditions? Is that enough, considering I’ll be working 40 hours a week?
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WEP offers loads of different projects, including one I really like: helping and volunteering on a farm, particularly in South America (Peru or Argentina).
I’d love to know if anyone has tried this project or knows someone who has... or has done something similar? I’d like to get some feedback before diving into the adventure.
If so, could you share your thoughts on the project, any tips, etc.?
Hi there,
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Thanks to everyone for your help—every bit of info is useful. We’re aiming for a departure around 06/2010 (just need to save up a little more...).
Thanks again!
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I’m looking for information about jobs in early childhood in New Caledonia. I’m currently a childminder in a MAM (multi-accueil) and I’ve also worked for about 6 years in several daycare centers as a childcare assistant.
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Can’t wait to discover this island! Right now, we’re in the middle of all the administrative paperwork for our 3 kids, finding housing, bringing our cat to the territory, and so on!
Thanks for your feedback!!
Hi there,
I’ve been living in Bali for a month now, but unfortunately on a VOA visa. I’m looking for a European company that’s set up in Indonesia. I’m in electrotechnical maintenance—air conditioning, cold rooms, 220V/380V electricity. I’ve been a tradesperson for 3 months and can bring my full professional toolkit. If anyone’s interested, let me know!
You can send me a message.
Best regards,
I’d love to go to Japan to travel, and if things go well, work there too.
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We’re a small family from the south of France, with a 2-year-old little boy, and we’re dreaming of starting a new adventure abroad by opening our own business. For now, we haven’t chosen a specific destination yet.
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