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September 22, 2024

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Just got back from my 4th holiday in Thailand 

Beautiful  place 

Can't wait to go back !!👍😊🙏

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The conversation highlights the joys and experiences of visitors and expats in Thailand, with many expressing a deep affection for the country after multiple visits or long-term stays. Users share their plans to travel, live, or invest in property (like condos) in Thailand. There's a mix of advice regarding the visa process, moving logistics, and the importance of experiencing authentic Thai culture beyond popular tourist areas. Many emphasize the addictive nature of Thailand and share personal anecdotes about their connections to the country.

Kimberly **********

I hope to go back one more time. I went to Belize instead for my last vacation because the airfare and travel time was less than half.

But, I didn’t like it there and the visibility for diving was crummy.

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Terary **********

I came and didn't see any good reason to leave.

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Loren *********

I just returned from Thailand too I will be going back

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Randy ******

how many kathoeys did you meet?🤔🤔🤔

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Paul ********

Don’t look back in anger I heard you say

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John *********

First time for me, was in 2003.

And been there nealy every year since👍

Last time was sept, 2024😊☀️🇹🇭

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Jack *******

I don't feel that way, Thailand is nice for part, even half of the year but come the European spring, I want to be back in Europe enjoying spring and then the onset of the long summer days. Thailand is also a mess - there are oasis of beauty but between them it's usually an uncontrolled mess - litter, no zoning, no maintenance, poor roads, soi dogs! So again it's nice to get back to order. That said Europe now is a regulatory nightmare, so in the future I may well leave but I still wouldn't spend all year in Thailand.

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Nigel *************

where in Europe please

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Tom *******

Heard That!! The worst part about going to The Kingdom is returning home…

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HarryHappy *********

Kamala PHUKET

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Sandy *******

I've never been to Thailand. Coming for my first time in February for a month or so. I'm a solo traveller that would love to meet friendly people along the way... to share experiences with!

Where is the best, down to earth friendliest place in the South to be?... and where not?

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Robert *********

Hi everyone just asking coming to Thailand for 4 month can I get my visa in Thailand before my entry 60 days run out Thailand thank you 🙏

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Michael ********

@Robert ********

Depends what sort of visa, if just tourist No

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Robert *********

okay thank you

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Valerie *****************

we plan to move there after i hit 62

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Emil *******

Good for you

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Jeffrey **********

Be careful it can be addicting

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Nathan ************

Nobody ever visits Thailand once. I moved here after 7 trips. Still happy after 10 years!

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Bjørn *********

Whats her name ?

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Us *****

@Bjørn ********

please don't be rude and assume. It could be HIS/THEM/IT, so many pronouns these days.

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Martin *********

Congratulations

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Henrik **************

Just came here today in the morning for the 13th winter in a row, will be staying for 6 months.

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Simon **********

Been going for 30 years now. Have family in Burriram. I don't stay there because unlike some at 54 I still have to work. Maybe in the next 10 years we will move and be with family.

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Keith *********

@Simon *********

it's so nice to hear I have been going for 32 years still looking good luck my friend

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Mikki ***********

@Simon *********

the important is your saving , investing your time and energy in exchange for fiat and have a plan to come back full time.

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Cubi ******

Why not move there?

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Alex **********

Make sure that you actually visit Thailand and not what Thailand has built for you to feel like you're still in America or Europe ( Sukhumvit area, Pattaya, Phuket ). Most foreigners never actually visit real Thailand.

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Ivan *********

@Alex *********

I rather agree with you ,I have a Thai wife .We visit her home in Nakhon Ratchasima and it feels like the real Thailand to me . I do visit big city,s but after a few days they feel very crowded /Too Busy.

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Alex **********

I will visit more provinces as soon as my Thai is good enough for a simple conversation. Probably another year of studying

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@Alex *********

You find your own comfort level !

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Chris *********************

@Alex *********

to true they have to visit rural areas and explore real thai life

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Alex **********

@Chris ********************

there is plenty of real life in Bangkok as well you just have to get away from the foreigner infested areas

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Stephen ********

Got back from my 7th trip 2 weeks ago. Now planning my 8th.

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Chris ********

@Stephen *******

After my 8 th trip i am living here permanently.

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Dean ********

Me and my wife and my stuffy have Just moved to Thailand today from the UK 🇬🇧

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Dean ********

28 years of planning, but we’re finally here

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Todd *********

Why do you keep leaving?! 🤷‍♂️

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Michael ********

We have just got back home after buying our Condo. Will be moving out there in December 😁

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Brenda *********

@Michael *******

was buying a condo a pretty easy process? I’m looking in to it also,keep going back and forth buy or rent! Been several times.

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Michael ********

@Brenda ********

pretty straight forward as I knew the couple we bought our Condo from.

Lot of paperwork

You need to open a bank account in Thailand first. I then did an International transfer from my bank in the UK.

It was also handled by a property agents, one who is Thai which makes a difference when visiting the Land Registry Office.

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Susan **************

@Michael *******

anna got the info. I too planing to live there next year

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Martin *********

Coming 30 years , and lived here nearly 10 😉🙏

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Hugh ***********

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Steve **********

Came for 1st, 22 years ago.........yep, still here, with zero regrets.

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Rob **********

@Steve *********

came here in 1979 when I was 16 and still here and happily married 36 years now.

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Steve **********

wow !

Same wife ?

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Rob **********

@Steve *********

yes sir, and our daughters are 34 and 27 and both have successful careers and their own families in Sydney.

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Steve **********

Congrats

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Rob **********

@Steve *********

thank you very much🙏

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Incognia **********

@Steve *********

15 years zero regrets.

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Marky *******

Just live there even better

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Jan ******************

You can check out at anytime, but you can never leave😉

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Gary *********

Just got back from my third holiday there this year 🥰

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