r/expatsinbangkok

Where can I find Stronbow cider on tap? Preferably around the Thonglor area, and if I bring a growler do they allow me to take it off premises?

Hello! I’m moving into Bangkok in about 2 weeks. And in the midst of packing and preparing, I was wondering what will be the most practical, convenient and safest way to keep/spend money. I know that there was a rule to have at least THB20k cash at immigration but they may or may not ask for evidence of it. Also, I’m moving in under the Non-immigrant B visa.

So my questions are:

1. Do I really need to prepare 20k cash upfront? Is it okay if part of it is in my Wise card? The reason being I don’t feel so comfortable and safe carrying so much cash. But if I need to, then I don’t have a choice. Just wondering what’s others experience like with this at immigration and how likely are they insist on 20k cash (they didn’t asked for it when I entered as a tourist earlier this year)

2. During my last trip to Bangkok, I had some issues using QR/PromptPay payment, especially for personal QR (when I’m paying street vendors and Grab drivers). Wise QR doesn’t work in Thailand too. Is there any QR payment method that I can use while waiting to open a Thai bank account? I saw about TrueMoney but saw some issues with top up using foreign bank being delayed. How is it in practice?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if there were any donation centers in Bangkok that also pick up your items for free. My parents live very close to Terminal 21 mall. I live in the US and thus don't have any knowledge of Thai services. My parents have a lot of things that they've kept over the years that they don't use, and at this point it's just taking up space and collecting dust.... and they could really use some extra storage space for the things they actually use. I'd love to help them out and find a donation center that will help pick up items. I'm also okay with paying for pick up services if there's no free service. Thank you!

Hi! I'll be in Bangkok for a week in December and want ready-made jewelry only, no custom work: gem-set rings, pendants, bead strands and bracelets.

I'm looking at natural yellow sapphire, ruby, pearl, red coral, or citrine, garnet, carnelian and rainbow moonstone, plus lab-created yellow sapphire and ruby.

I'm planning to browse JTC, Gem Tower/Mahesak Road, Charoen Krung, MBK and Chatuchak Weekend Market.

Which shops or floors do you trust, and which would you avoid? For Chatuchak, which sections are best for gems and jewelry?

What are realistic prices for good natural vs lab-created yellow sapphire and ruby, and is quick resizing doable?

Quality and value matter most, and I'd like to carry pieces home. Recent experiences especially welcome. Thanks!