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What advice can expats provide for someone moving from the UK to Thailand?
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Feb 21, 2024
2 years ago
Dan ********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi all,
Were looking to move from the uk and looking for some advice,
Anyone else moved from the UK and able to help please
Were looking to move from the uk and looking for some advice,
Anyone else moved from the UK and able to help please
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user seeks advice on moving from the UK to Thailand, asking for guidance on the process and where to start. Fellow expats share their experiences, emphasizing the importance of traveling around Thailand to find the right place to live, considering visa options, and doing thorough research before making a long-term commitment. Recommendations include starting with a short-term visa, exploring different regions, and connecting with local communities.
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Alastair *******
Hi Dan,
I’m from Australia and now living in Thailand (Khon Kaen).
Google is your friend.
Ask any question and sift through the answers.
Then you can corroborate with people here.
Most of the expats here are great but as in any population there are different views 😉🥴!
Choose your friends wisely!
Best of luck with your future.
👍😎
I’m from Australia and now living in Thailand (Khon Kaen).
Google is your friend.
Ask any question and sift through the answers.
Then you can corroborate with people here.
Most of the expats here are great but as in any population there are different views 😉🥴!
Choose your friends wisely!
Best of luck with your future.
👍😎
Peter *********
i moved from the uk
Michael *********
I’m from the UK, live in Southern Thailand, what do you want to know?.
Dan ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Michael ********
can you DM meReply to
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Nongnuch ********
you could try walking. Just change the departure point from Germany to the U.K. It will add a few klicks, but who gives a royal fart . . 🙄
Diane **********
Watch the utube channels
Andrew *********
Don't use the trains 🚂
James **************
Travel a bit first to places you like the look of. I wouldn't wanna live in bkk if not working. Pattaya is good for other expats and stuff to do but too much temptation so gotta be careful....
Can get retirement visa in Thailand or start process in uk first pros and cons.
Get some hobbies which will involve meeting people - golf even pool as lots of societies / leagues in pattaya anyhow....
Can get retirement visa in Thailand or start process in uk first pros and cons.
Get some hobbies which will involve meeting people - golf even pool as lots of societies / leagues in pattaya anyhow....
James **************
Never back a 3-legged horse. That also applies in Thailand.
Nigel **************
Do all your research online and then ask specific questions. Much much easier to help you then.
Simon *******
That includes everything even the girls 😂😂
Simon *******
Basically try before you rent long term
Michael *******
@Simon ******
correct!👍Reply to
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Martin *********
Nearly 10 years now .. best move ever .. advice about what ?
Kev **********
Don't be attracted by the wonderful beach resorts.I looked around many places and opted for the area where originally it was the last place I wanted to go. But I spent a while in Udan Thani and now live there. It is cheaper all round as well than the beach resorts.
David ***********
@Kev *********
when I first arrived here I live in Bang Na about one hour away from Bangkok, then I moved to khon kaen, then Korat, then Udon thani which I like very much before I met my wife, now the last 5 years living in Kantharalak, made lots of friends here and a good social lifeKev **********
@David **********
excellent David well done. I have been Udan for 18 months. Do like the place apart of course the odd idiot expat and the motorcycles!. I hope to be married to my Thai girlfriend in about one month. Best wishes.Reply to
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Vernon *********
Lots of UK citizens have tried and failed to live in Thailand for many reasons.
Nick ************
@Vernon ********
obviously a glass half empty sort of bloke.Matthew **********
@Vernon ********
and lots succeeded for many reasons. Im sure he can too. He's off to a great start asking for advice.Dan ********
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Jim ***********
Travel see where suits you. Certain places OK for holidays not to live. Some places suit some but not others
Nick ************
The question is a bit vague. Come here on 60 day tv and extend for 30 days. Travel around. Find somewhere you like and rent a place. Next step long term visa which has many possibilities according to your situation. Best thing to do though is to get out of the UK before it's too late. Go anywhere.
Michael *******
@Nick ***********
fly out to kL and get another 30 days! 120 days total. 👍😂Nick ************
@Michael ******
and extend that for another 30 days 150. Then it gets difficult. My advice is best.Reply to
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Dan ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks for your replies,
So basically completely new to all this so need lots of advice if possible.
Where to start,
The Process and how it all works,
Am happy for anyone to DM. me if you have the time.
So basically completely new to all this so need lots of advice if possible.
Where to start,
The Process and how it all works,
Am happy for anyone to DM. me if you have the time.
Henry *********
Moved here from the UK nearly 20 years ago. What help do you need?
David ***********
If you are a single guy there are plenty of things to do, first you need to decide where you want to live, Pattaya isn't a good place to live but good for a short break, I live in the Northeast of Thailand, Kantharalak Sisaket, lots of British people live here,
Nongnuch ********
@David **********
really, David? 4 years ago I asked Sisaket Immigration boss, how many farang live in the Kantharalak area, and she said "more than 250" 😂David ***********
@Nongnuch *******
in the past 18 months I've seen a big increase farangs in KantharalakReply to
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Neil *********
Did it 4 years ago moved and work here happy to help any way I can
Best move
Best move
David ***********
Yes I did almost 7 years ago and I have no regrets,
Judy *******
There are lots of us originally from the UK. What do you need help with?
Ren ********
@Judy ******
I'm single female looking to move but how do you manage your belongings in uk whilst you're away. It's expensive to keep coming back to attend to stuff in uk?Judy *******
@Ren *******
we don’t have a property in the UK. Everything else we do on-lineReply to
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