Short Term living overseas

12 Responses to “Living & travelling overseas”

1. Evelyn Tan Says:
   December 31st, 2005 at 12:23 pm e

   We can live in Thailand for about $500 (SIN) per month, as stated at 30Dec meet – sorry I missed out the speaker’s name. I’m interested to know more as I do not mind staying away from SIN for short periods at such affordable costs. Who or where can I get more infor.

2. terence Says:
   December 31st, 2005 at 12:54 pm e

   Evelyn,

   The person is Vincent Khoo. I guess the best way is to have a chat. May I would organise a discussion with him in January, and we could meet up.

   Terence

3. Evelyn Tan Says:
   January 2nd, 2006 at 12:05 am e

   Terence, Thanks for identifying Vincent Khoo. It would be nice to meet up and discuss more on this issue. May I suggest we rope in Chow Weng (refer to Forum) who appears to be interested in this too. Also, if all of you feel my suggestions are worth considering(see my response to Chow Weng’s)we can meet at my home where we discuss details on what we’ll do, how, when and so forth. Must warn you though that my house, which is near Changi prison, is not within walking distance from any MRT but accessible by bus from Tanah Merah, Tampines and White Sands MRT.

4. terence Says:
   January 3rd, 2006 at 12:34 am e

   Evelyn,

   There has also been requests to discuss Thailand, following Vincent Khoo’s talk that he can retire in Thailand for as little as $500 per month.

   I know Vincent for many years, and he is thrifty. I had spoken with him, and he would show us how he lives with $500 (12,000 Baht) in Thailand. It is possible, if we look at 2 or more persons sharing a place, travelling by bus and leaving outside Bangkok, without sacrificing all urban life.

   I remember there is a Tigerairways promotion Sin-Bkk promotion for $150 return for Feb and March. We have to make our way to Bangkok. A week would be just nice. For those who are interested, we can sit to have some coffee, have Vincent present, plan a week, and have a discussion on his more than 15 years in Thailand experience. I would also be keen to be part of this visit, and Vincent can share with us his secrets. Definitely no frills, exciting, and seeing and knowing Thailand, the travel agencies will not bring you to.

   I shall discuss with him a date for the meeting and revert. Likely 11 or 12 Jan.

   What do you think?

   Terence Seah

5. Evelyn Tan Says:
   January 4th, 2006 at 4:03 pm e

   Hi Terence, Looks like you and Vincent have started a “hive” of activities! This is good! When you are able to “hit” people with topics/subjects that excites them and get such responses, the SHC will become effective and vibrant. Keep things up! Yes, I’m definitely interested about the talk/discussion which you’re planning to organise for those who are interested. Meeting on 11Jan (anytime of day) or 12 Jan evening is fine with me. If its a small group of around 10 persons & you need a place where we can talk freely, make notes, photo copy etc, we can use my home where I have an informal “office”. You can call me at 65452386 if you like. Looking forward to getting more news and hearing from you. Thanks! Evelyn

6. terence Says:
   January 9th, 2006 at 6:55 pm e

   Following Vincent Khoo’s comments that he can live in Thailand for SGD 500 per months, there has been interest to discuss how one can live overseas for this amount.

   Vincent has organised a 1st meeting to take the brainstorming process further. The group includes Evelyn, Ann, Vincent, Richard, Li Mei, K C Lau and Terence. 1st meeting organised at Doby Ghout MRT, 11th January.

7. Kaushal Says:
   February 24th, 2006 at 9:06 pm e

   Hi Vincent,

   I missed the meeting on 11/01, however I am interested to know what was discussed in the meeting and would like to attend the next meeting.

   Capt. Kaushal Srivastava

8. KC Lau Says:
   February 28th, 2006 at 8:48 am e

   Anyone interested in joining the 1 week tour to Thailand from 21/3/2006 – 27/3/2006?

   It is a short trip for orientation on retiring in Thailand which is much cheaper than here.

   There are 3 seats left, please response immediately to 9684-2286

   Best regards,

9. Administrator Says:
   March 1st, 2006 at 4:11 am e

   Trip itinery:

   1) Day 1 Arrive Go straight to Chonburi, have lunch then check in . Rest Dinner, then look around environment.

   Day 2 ) Morning Breakfast , Visit Bangsaen – seaside resort for locals, move around , Dinner , see other accommodations.

   Day 3) Breakfast , visit hospital etc , visit local market, have lunch , move around , Dinner, massage etc.

   Day 4) Breakfast, visit local Hospital etc. Visit local market. Have lunch, move around. Dinner, massage etc.

   Day 5) Breakfast , visit ‘Wat’ Thai Temple, visit big dept store a) Big C b) Tesco.Lotus

   Day 6) Breakfast, visit ‘Ang See La’ – local seaside, seafood, visit ‘Sattahip’ see big Chinese Temple.

   Day 7) Breakfast, get ready to go home , to Bangkok, then Singapore.

   Vincent Khoo

10. Administrator Says:
    April 23rd, 2006 at 11:13 am e

    Vincent is organising another trip. Date: Tue May 23 – Mon May 29. Vincent can be contacted at 65 9194-5377, 661 555-9950. You can also SMS him.

11. terence Says:
    April 24th, 2006 at 12:34 am e

    During communications with Silverhairs, and in our SilverHairsClub monthly meeting, the ability to stretch the dollar has been raised as a key focus, during the SilverHairs years.

    The SilverHairsClub hopes to be this platform where members can meet one another and make more friends. As we get to know one another, we feel more comfortable to go out together. Hopefully, some of us will become friends, and spend short periods of time eg 3 months outside Singapore. Hopefully too, we have the money, and stretch these dollars.

    Some of us support Vincent Khoo’s idea of short term stay outside Singapore. I am supportive of this idea too.

    If other SilverHairs have ideas on Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Thailand, please share your thoughts here. If you are an organiser, better still.

    Terence Seah

12. terence Says:
    April 24th, 2006 at 12:46 am e

    There is a list of traveller friends. If you have that travelling bug in you, and you love organise trips, join the list of traveller friends.

    Search for “list traveller”. Try this, I think it works.

    Terence Seah