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What is the best advice for someone preparing to move to Thailand and pursue a happier life?

DTV Visa Moving to Thailand Expat Life Tax Residency Visa Preparation Lifestyle in Thailand

Josh *********

asked Mar 18, 2026

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I’ve made the decision to chase my dream of a happier life starting in Thailand. I will be spending the rest of the year preparing to leave and eventually leaving a high paying corporate job. 

This thread has been an incredible help and I plan on getting my DTV to help make this happen.

Knowing my plan, If there was one piece of advice you could give me for this journey, what would it be ?

Answer summary

An individual is preparing to leave a corporate job to pursue a happier life in Thailand and seeks advice on this journey. The community responses include suggestions to secure a DTV visa before making any major decisions, emphasizing the importance of a stable online income, and advising on careful preparation for visa applications. Some members caution about financial and legal responsibilities related to tax residency and the potential financial implications of moving.

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Josh *****

Be careful up and leaving the mafia like that, they don't let that go,make sure you're off the hook first.

7 months ago

Robert *******

Another 9 months to dream, get back if you have any questions at the end of the year

7 months ago

Marb ********

Get your DTV first before making any decisions lol

7 months ago

Rhys ******

Go for it life is short and everything is so unpredictable these days, coming here with a stable online income is important and takes the stress off, I’ve been here a year now with my wife moving from Australia and it’s been a great change from the rat race, I am able to earn the same amount here as I did back home through my own business but exit tax residency so there’s that cherry on top too. Depending on your lifestyle Thailand can be cheap or as expensive as you want it to be, but keep in mind there’s still expenses to pay for a comfortable lifestyle.

7 months ago

Anonymous ******************

@Rhys *****

When you say "exit tax residency", you mean the ones of your own country? You will acquire tax residency here automatically when staying over 180 days per calendar year.

7 months ago

Rhys ******

Anonymous participant 869 yes being a tax resident here is far better than my home country, you can apply DTAs for the first year where you have already paid tax, so it’s essentially 0 and the following years I will declare remittances as savings from pre January 2024 from my statement total for anything I owe on what I’ve remitted

7 months ago

Andi ***********

Choose an embassy to apply from and prep accordingly. This group is an excellent resource for tips on applying successfully

7 months ago