Hello group. New guy here. I'm looking at possibly relocating to Thailand as I hear the healthcare system is orders of magnitude better than the Philippines. That is a huge motivating factor considering I'm a type 1 diabetic. I also hear Thailand is cleaner and infrastructure in general is better as well. So I'm here seeking advice on how to go about relocating there. I'm 35 so I won't have a retirement pension. But I will be on SSDI. I'm wondering what would be the best visa type for my situation. I'm looking into either Pattya or Chiang Mai. Thanks in advance and a happy New Year!
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A new expat considering relocating to Thailand, particularly to Pattaya or Chiang Mai, is seeking advice on the best visa type suitable for their situation as a 35-year-old type 1 diabetic receiving SSDI. The conversation highlights the advantages of Thailand's healthcare system over the Philippines, discusses potential visa pathways including marriage to a Thai national and the costly Thai Elite visa, and shares insights about living expenses, healthcare affordability, and general living conditions for expats in Thailand.