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What are the experiences of expats moving from Dubai or Kuwait to Thailand?
ExpatsMoving to ThailandMiddle East to ThailandImmigrationVisaLifestyle ChangeHousingPetsFamilyCost of Living
Apr 28, 2026
3 days ago
SincereRa*********
ORIGINAL POSTERHas anyone moved from the Middle East particularly Dubai / Kuwait to Thailand ?
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The discussions revolve around individual experiences of people who have relocated from the Middle East, especially from Dubai and Kuwait, to Thailand. Many share their positive experiences, citing improved quality of life and being with family, while others express concerns about the cost of living and changes in Thailand over the years. There are also mentions of challenges regarding income sources and the idea of temporary versus permanent relocation.
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John *********
No
SunnyFl********
yes and everyday I wish to move back to Dubai again. If you expect to save money forget it. And will do
Jasper *******
SunnyFlower3274 do you mean Thailand is expensiveš¤
SunnyFl********
Jasper Spore yesā¦ schools, restaurants, service same price or moreā¦ but service not same.
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SincereRa*********
ORIGINAL POSTERSunnyFlower3274 sorry to hear that. B it honestly even in the Middle East canāt save anything anymore things are not the same
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Christoph **************
According to my real estate agents in Phuket quite a few. Most are starting by renting for a couple of months but I bet quite a few will permanently relocate. As after every major crisis of recent yearsā¦ļæ¼ļæ¼ļæ¼
Paul ********************
Yes
Rob *********
Yes, moved with my Thai wife and son from UAE to Thailand in 2024 after living and working there for over three years !
Best decision ever !! š¹šā¤ļø
Best decision ever !! š¹šā¤ļø
SincereRa*********
ORIGINAL POSTERRob Hermans Iām in a similar situation my Thai wife and i are seriously considering moving here permanently. But my main concern is source of Income .
Rob *********
SincereRaccoon3227 yes, you definitely need to secure your source of income!
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Kevin *********
Recently from Doha to Thailand
SincereRa*********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Kevin ********
how is it going so far ?Reply to
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Zito *********
UAE is gonna vanish and any country in the Persian Gulf sided with USA against Iran
Dave **********
Zito Alisons UAE is gonna vanish...LOL Canooks are so gullible they are easily manipulated by the progressive news media
Zito *********
Dave Williams canadian are way smarter than Yanks
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Dave **********
Zito Alisons , oh god a Canuck
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John ********
No
Sarita *******
Yes. I spend half my time in Thailand and half my time in Dubai
Derek ***********
Sarita Darch hopefully more time in Thailand now
Ashraf ********
Sarita Darch
So you Dead now ?? you spend full life ( 1\2+1\2 )
So you Dead now ?? you spend full life ( 1\2+1\2 )
Tyson *************
Ashraf Ashour I admire your courage to attempt humor in a language you donāt understand š
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Stronger *********************
Work offshore there years and have been located to Angola. But I still live in thailand for the past 35 yrs. AfterbCorona and now. Thailand has changed alot. And not to the better
Dave **********
Stronger MC Prospect Dazza after you had a Mexican beer you decided Thailand had changed not for the better? Oh geeez
SemperFi ********
Stronger MC Prospect Dazza agree.
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