thailand
Ask question
This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

What are the best ways to find a nursing home in Thailand and obtain a retirement visa for my bedridden relative?

Retirement VisaNursing Homes in ThailandHealthcare for ExpatsElderly CareVisa Assistance Agencies
Mar 20, 2025
14 days ago
Debbie ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
I Have an elderly bedridden relative coming to stay in a nursing home here. If you've got a trustworthy, reliable agent in BANGKOK who's really helped you, please recommend here. I need to start the research in getting a retirement visa .
2,180
views
6
likes
72
all likes
38
replies
0
images
15
users
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking recommendations for trustworthy agents in Bangkok to assist with obtaining a retirement visa and finding suitable nursing home care for a bedridden relative. Community comments provide insights into nursing home options in various provinces (like Pattaya and Chiangmai) and highlight the cost-effectiveness of care in Thailand compared to the UK. Some comments also discuss visa-related advice, including the possibility of using a medical visa and the assistance some care homes offer with visa paperwork.
NON-O RETIREMENT VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
  • Go to the Retirement Visa Section for information on requirements, including age restrictions, financial requirements, and necessary documentation.
  • For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
  • Explore recent discussions by using the Non-O Retirement Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
  • Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.
Pelle Eriksson
Pelle Eriksson★★★★★
Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...
recently on Facebook
Luca G.
Luca G.★★★★★
I used this agency for my DTV Visa...
recently on Google
Trusted Retirement Visa Agent
OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED
#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND
Judy *******
Some care homes will help with the visa paperwork
13 days ago
Like
Reply
Peter *******
Cost of care UK £7k a month, much better care in Thailand for a fraction of that
13 days ago
Like
Reply
Julian *******
@Peter ******
 exactly and the patients are treated with respect in the Buddhist tradition, the food is freshly cooked on the premises and the cleanliness is exemplary. And at 15-20% the cost of the Uk.
13 days ago
Like
Reply
Reply to
Julian *******
Reply
Sasi ************
Large provinces outside of BKK are offering multiple choices of nursing homes with so much less in cost. Most of them owned by doctors/healthcare providers. There are 3 in my area,all are full service and with MDs owners /
****
nursing staff. Let me know if your relatives would considered it. It’s 30,000 per month all inclusive.
13 days ago
Like
Reply
Debbie ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Sasi ***********
 I found a very reasonable one already. They don't do the paperwork so this is where I need an agent to assist .
13 days ago
Like
Reply
Reply to
Debbie ******
Reply
Martin *********
If your in pattaya manreet in soi post office
13 days ago
Like
Reply
Jim ***********
TSL Visa Bangkok excellent service totally professional on top of it all
14 days ago
Like
Reply
Mike *******
@Jim **********
 I have used them for certain things. I recommend them also.
13 days ago
Like
Reply
Reply to
Mike *******
Reply
Frances ********
There are some excellent nursing homes in Pattaya and in Chiangmai. I’m sorry I can’t direct you to a website, but a Google search will give you info. I think your plan is very good. Good luck. And I don’t think your relative needs more than a medical visa. The nursing homes probably can give you that info.
14 days ago
Like
Reply
Phil ******
@Debbie *****
 bedridden. How will they travel to here?
14 days ago
Like
Reply
Debbie ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Phil *****
 Usually full service airlines have this extra service. Costs more but it's available.
13 days ago
Like
Reply
Phil ******
@Debbie *****
 ok. I still can't understand the bedridden term and the ability to travel. Collins dictionary definition.

**************************************************************
13 days ago
Like
Reply
Reply to
Phil ******
Reply
Mma *******
What would be the difference being bedridden here or Australia? What would the point be, coming out here and navagating the minefield?
14 days ago
Like
Reply
Anna *********
@Mma ******
 the care is of such a higher quality and the cost is far less in Thailand. family is important so why wouldn’t you do this it’s not that difficult
13 days ago
Like
Reply
Robyn *******
@Anna ********
 hopefully they take better care of the sick and elderly nowadays. 12 years ago, when my mum was sick, she received horrific care and subsequently died. The elderly lady across from her had her arms and legs tethered to the bed - she would have been about 80 and restrictive practice would not have been necessary.

My dad still lives there (in Thailand) after my mum died, so he will probably end up in an aged care facility in Thailand as I don’t see his new Thai wife looking after him.
13 days ago
Like
Reply
Anna *********
@Robyn ******
 another good reason to move to Thailand
13 days ago
Like
Reply
Robyn *******
@Anna ********
 I meant in Thailand 🤦🏻‍♀️ Thai staff in a Thai hospital killed my mum.

And Thai nurses in a Thai hospital used restraint on an elderly lady and her family would come in and argue with each other in front of everyone.
13 days ago
Like
Reply
Anna *********
@Robyn ******
 sorry for your experience but there are as many instances of mistreatment in Australia and you go broke paying for it
13 days ago
Like
Reply
Reply to
Anna *********
Reply
San *******
@Mma ******
 cost of care
14 days ago
Like
Reply
Sammy *****
@San ******
 Parasite to the host country!!!
13 days ago
Like
Reply
San *******
@Sammy ****
 who is? you fucking idiot, nothing is free in Thailand
13 days ago
Like
Reply
Anna *********
@Sammy ****
 really!!! How do you figure that . They pay for everything as required and actually bring a great deal of money into the country.
13 days ago
Like
Reply
Reply to
Anna *********
Reply
Robyn *******
@San ******
 most care facilitates here is Aus are paid for out of the person’s aged pension
14 days ago
Like
Reply
Anna *********
@Robyn ******
 that’s not true a lot are self funded and have to sell their home to pay for care. Lots of people can’t get a pension
13 days ago
Like
Reply
Bob **********
@Anna ********
 Well I guess you do what you have to do
13 days ago
Like
Reply
Anna *********
@Bob *********
 thanks and when the time comes I will 😀
13 days ago
Like
Reply
San *******
@Robyn ******
 its quite common now, there are a number of nursing homes and assisted living in Thailand, many foreigners opt to see out their days there.
14 days ago
Like
Reply
Anna *********
@San ******
 my parents have moved to Thailand and when the time comes will happily move into care there . They even been to see some gorgeous places
13 days ago
Like
Reply
San *******
@Robyn ******
 very different to the UK then, if you have any assets they are used to cover nursing home costs,
14 days ago
Like
Reply
Anna *********
@San ******
 same in Australia when you don’t get a pension which is a huge percentage
13 days ago
Like
Reply
Martin *********
@San ******
 unless you put the property in trust or there is a family member registered as living at the property.
13 days ago
Like
Reply
Reply to
Martin *********
Reply
Mma *******
@San ******
 ok- fair play.
14 days ago
Like
Reply
Reply to
Mma *******
Reply
Ernesto ********
Bedridden would need health insurance. Good luck with that.
14 days ago
Like
Reply
Wayne *******
@Ernesto *******
 Full health care inc pre existing 5-7000 baht a month
14 days ago
Like
Reply
Tony *********
@Wayne ******
 do you have more details on this please
13 days ago
Like
Reply
Ernesto ********
@Wayne ******
 bedridden medical insurance she said. Good luck with that
14 days ago
Like
Reply
Dena ********
@Wayne ******
 What insurance company are you using? That’s a great price!
14 days ago
Like
Reply
Ernesto ********
@Dena *******
 he’s lying
14 days ago
Like
Reply
Reply to
Ernesto ********
Reply
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
... members · 60% approval rate
The Thai Visa Advice And Everything Else group allows for a broad range of discussions on life in Thailand, beyond just visa inquiries.
Join the Group
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
View the Conversation
Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else
What are the best ways to obtain a retirement visa in Thailand with recommendations for agents in Phuket?
76 comments
16 days ago
What are some reputable visa agents in Bangkok for obtaining a Thailand retirement visa?
1 comments
17 days ago
How can I find an agent to help with my retirement visa application in Bangkok?
15 comments
3 months ago
What are some reliable and affordable agents in Bangkok for visa renewal and 90-day reports?
20 comments
3 months ago
What are some recommended visa agencies for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand?
23 comments
6 months ago
What are the best alternatives for hiring a visa agent for retirement in Thailand?
14 comments
6 months ago
What are some recommended agents in Bangkok for obtaining a retirement visa?
57 comments
6 months ago
What are some recommended agents for obtaining a retirement visa in Bangkok?
23 comments
7 months ago
What are some recommended agencies for retiring in Thailand and handling visa processes?
20 comments
7 months ago
What are some recommendations for reliable Thai agents to assist with moving from the UK?
45 comments
7 months ago
What are the recommendations and costs for hiring a visa agent for a retirement visa in Bangkok?
5 comments
7 months ago
What is the process for obtaining a Retirement Visa in Thailand as an expat, and should I hire an agent?
98 comments
9 months ago
What are some reliable agents in Thailand for obtaining a retirement visa?
31 comments
10 months ago
What are the visa options for moving to Thailand with my elderly mother, and should I hire an agent?
11 comments
a year ago
What are some recommendations for reliable visa agents in Bangkok for a 1-year retirement visa?
51 comments
a year ago
Where can I find a reliable and affordable visa agent for a Non-O retirement Visa in Thailand?
24 comments
a year ago
What are the best agencies in Pattaya for obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand?
24 comments
a year ago
What are some recommended agencies for assistance with retirement visas in Thailand?
41 comments
2 years ago
What are the best visa agencies in Bangkok for obtaining a retirement visa?
36 comments
2 years ago
What are the recommendations for a professional and inexpensive visa agent for a retirement visa in Pattaya/Bangkok/Jomtien?
121 comments
2 years ago
What are some reputable visa agents in Thailand for retirement visas?
10 comments
2 years ago
What are some recommended visa agencies for obtaining a retirement visa in Bangkok?
33 comments
2 years ago
What are some recommended visa agents for obtaining a Retirement visa in Thailand?
14 comments
2 years ago
What agency should I use to obtain a retirement visa for Thailand without directly depositing 800,000 THB?
36 comments
3 years ago
What is the best cannabis dispensary in Bangkok?
7 comments
a month ago
Where can I find the best cannabis dispensary in Chon Buri?
9 comments
a month ago
What are the best dispensaries in Phuket?
21 comments
a month ago
What is the best cannabis dispensary in Surat Thani?
16 comments
a month ago
Where can I find the best weed in Chiang Mai?
8 comments
a month ago
Data protection policyTerms and conditionsDisclaimerPrivacy policyRefund policy
The asq:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.