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Should I rent for a month or two weeks when moving to Hua Hin, and what type of visa is best for someone over 60?

May 15, 2025
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Renaldo ********
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So after I getting everyone's opinion on whether I should rent or buy when I get to Hua Hin I'm going to rent so should I make reservations for 2 weeks for a hotel or a month and what type of Visa should I get I'm over 60 thank you for your input
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The user is considering moving to Hua Hin and is debating whether to rent for two weeks or a month. They are also seeking advice on the appropriate visa given their age (over 60). Community responses suggest that renting for at least a month is a better option, allowing the user to explore the area before making a long-term commitment. Many recommend obtaining a NON-O retirement visa, ideally acquired from their home country, to facilitate a longer stay. Overall, there's consensus on renting before buying property in Thailand.
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Neil ********
Longer term condo contracts or monthly rate hotels are cheaper. In 2022 I obtained a non OA retirement visa in UK and set up viewings in advance of my Travel to Thailand. On arrival i took a hotel for 5 nights and then booked a condo ( after the viewings )....... for 6 months that was renewable. It was
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a month. Had 4 pools, 3 gymns, sauna gym and restaurant. Good luck and enjoy Hua Hin.
Ken **********
Good start.
Bob **********
You might get a better rate if you rent for a month
Stuart ***********
Get a non O retirement visa online from the Thai Embassy in your country before coming to Thailand.

Open a bank account in Thailand as soon as you get here and deposit 800,000 baht. Wait 2 months and extend your stay at immigration for 12 months based on retirement.

Rent don't buy.
Chang ******
@Stuart **********
best answer 👏
Tony **********
Rent don't buy. Come on 60 day exempt to look around. If you're moving within a few months, best to sign your lease during low season. Then rerun home and apply for a non-o visa from your home country.
Joshua *******************
Hua hin loft was fun, cheap and centrally located . Good stay with breakfast
Frank **********
Check out Rent hub.

Hua Hin
Chang ******
Sorry it's your life , you make your own decisions sir .
Joshua *******************
@Chang *****
go back to sleep Chang 🖕
Lee *************
Rent a room in a hotel for the first month, wander around check the place out, use the hotel as a base, you can go stay in other places for a couple of nights to get the feel
Robert *****
Rent for at least the first year. Buying in a poor market is really stupid. I know guys who can’t sell after 2 years.
Mark *******
@Robert ****
what area are they struggling to sell in?
Robert *****
@Mark ******
Bangkok and pattaya…
Mark *******
@Robert ****
interesting, thanks
Frank **********
@Robert ****
Can't they Rent it out
Robert *****
@Frank *********
a surplus of condos with no renters. We got our condo for $258 a month (9,000) baht. The place is nice but some condos sit empty a long time.
David *******
Don't think.

Just do
Ron ********
You've asked this question multiple times in the past week. Are you hoping for different answers?
Ernesto ********
You have not listened to anything anybody has told you. This might be too much for you.
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