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What insights can West Australians share about moving to Thailand?

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Jules ********

asked Aug 23, 2026

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Are there any West Australians by any chance, on this page whose brains I could pick re moving to Thailand?

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The post is a request for information from West Australians who have experience living in Thailand. Commenters share their backgrounds, experiences, and insights, discussing whether to visit Thailand for a year or to settle down permanently. Important considerations raised include choosing the right visa, health insurance, and living preferences like location and lifestyle.

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Christopher **************

Hi mate been here 12 years I was living in Nungarin western australia for 20 odd years so if you like you can message me no problems👍

2 months ago

Jules ********

Christopher Hetherington I've messaged you.

2 months ago

Jules ********

Christopher Hetherington thank you. That's awesome. Its always good to get to hear someone else's experience.

2 months ago

Adam ********

slim pickings 🤣

2 months ago

Ant ***********

From Melbourne

Been here , this time around , 3 years

Have you spent much time in Thailand ?

2 months ago

Jules ********

Ant W Tailor yes we've visited a few times and love it. Weighing up whether to stay a year to see if it suits outside of holiday mode. How are you liking it?

2 months ago

Ant ***********

Jules Donkin

Great

If you have travelled

North to south or like one area it’s easily livable & of course super affordable

If you prefer beach areas , south has better beaches

I live in Hua Hin , which is coastal , beaches are walkable most of the year

And good infrastructure

There is also a FB group

- Australians

In Thailand

That may offer some insight

Long term here

Important things to get your head around are

- most suitable Visa

- health insurance

Have a good day

2 months ago

Jules ********

Ant W Tailor thank you for your feedback. I think I've joined the page you've mentioned but shall double check. We're visiting again next year and shall seek out real estate business for ideas on options be they rent or own. Hoping to meet others who have moved there who know best health insurance etc.

2 months ago

James *******

Brains and Western Australians are not usually used in the same sentence.

2 months ago

Tim ******

I’m from south of Perth. I’m not sure I’ll be much help. I’ve just come across myself

2 months ago

Jules ********

Tim Dean I'm curious to know peoples experiences. Did they choose a 1 year visa to see how it suited or just go " lets retire there", and settle down.

2 months ago