What are the steps to take for moving to Pattaya with dogs and obtaining a retirement visa in Thailand?

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Hello 
This upcoming August, I’m planning ahead to move to Pattaya but Bangkok seems it may be easier. I have 2 Beautiful Doberman babies/grown. That’s why I say Bangkok maybe easier because of transport. 
I’m getting us to the airport by U-Haul. Myself, luggage and 2 XL dog crates.  ￼
I’m seeking advice and assistance on how to get us from the Bangkok airport. Plus finding a Reputable ￼Rental Agency for a fenced house moreover a Retirement Visa. I was planning to do the visa myself 🤷🏿‍♂️. Any help and the first round is on me.

Ask Thailand · Answer

A user is planning to relocate from the Bangkok airport to Pattaya with two dogs and is seeking advice on transportation and finding a rental agency for a fenced house. They are also inquiring about applying for a Retirement Visa. Responses emphasize the need to sort out the Non-O Visa before arrival, the process for relocating pets, and the challenges of securing long-term housing remotely.

Paul *********** · Answer

I will answer your questions without going off topic.

It may be difficult to find a place that is suitable for you and your dogs remotely. So taking a trip here without your dogs in order to secure a suitable house should be considered priority.

I am transporting my pet to Thailand using a “door to door” service that was recommended by a very satisfied friend who did the same to transport their pet. The company takes care of vet check ups, required vaccines and microchips as well as preparing required related documentation. They submit all required documentation to Thai customs and quarantine as well as take care of animal boarding, pick up and delivery.

Note: I quoted “Door To Door” service. Google it.

Recommend you scroll through past posts as the question about getting right visa and how to manage that process for yourself is asked frequently and has been answered countless times already.

Jonah ************* · Answer

I moved my dog (only one and smaller so ymmv) to Chiang Mai with no plans beyond a pet-friendly hotel for the first week. It’s easier to get a long term rental boots on the ground. We arrived on a visa exemption, too. Went to Vietnam to apply for DTV after making sure Thailand was a good fit for us. No agency for housing or visas.

There are pet taxis you could do from the airport, or a van maybe.

There are pet taxis you could do from the airport, or a van maybe.

David ********* · Answer

Have you ever been to Thailand.

Lynnette ******* · Answer

You're bringing the dogs but haven't sorted your non-O visa out first? You apply before arriving. Once issued you have 90 days to enter Thailand. Then get stamped in for 90 days. In that time you open the bank account, deposit the 800k tbt. Get list of what's needed from immigration office. Then when seasoned apply for 12 month  extension based on retirement.

Simon ******* · Answer

If you want to sort your visa out yourself you will need a non O visa from your own country ,this is the only way you can open a bank account in Thailand  ,once you have the account  you will need to deposit 800,000bht from abroad  this will allow  you to get the 12 month extension to stay in Thailand.