What should I consider as an expat moving to Thailand with my Thai husband?

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First time posting.  Thank you for approving me. It's a strong possibility my husband and I will be moving to Thailand within a year or 2. He's a native. I'm trying to research all I can.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The post is from an expat researching a possible move to Thailand with her Thai husband. She seeks general advice, particularly regarding living arrangements and immigration matters. Community members have offered insights about residency opportunities for spouses of Thai nationals, the importance of understanding cultural differences, and the potential of residing in both rural and urban areas of Thailand. Advice also includes the significance of learning Thai if living outside foreigner communities and suggestions for additional research resources.

Eric ********** · Answer

One big question are you city folks or country folk? Does your husband have family here?

Terary ********** · Answer

Thailand is a great country with great people.  However, most of what you see in the news is either Bangkok, tourist cities (phuket, pattaya), or politics.

If you want to do good research find some of the less popular places to review.

I have to imagine it is a lot different to live in Rural Thailand (known as Isan) then it is to live in cities full of Foreigners.

To that end.. I speak no Thai and find it fun to go visit near by villages, but then I go back to Pattaya where English is good enough.  If you are no going to live in a foreigner community you will want to learn Thai.

Stephen ***************** · Answer

Good luck...beautiful country,  amazing friendly people. We came three years ago and haven't left 🙏

Carlos ********* · Answer

Welcome to the group. I'm sure youll make the right choice.

Colin ********* · Answer

What are you asking about getting married in Thailand?

Jim ******* · Answer

If you are married to a Thai national, females have a quite fast track to Thai permanent residency and citizenship. Even after 3 years in Thai, become a Thai citizen. Research the road to that situation.

Greg ******* · Answer

Try you tube. That will give you many perspectives of many different places in Thailand to live.

Jake ***** · Answer

Native? Thai? Why you try to research for him? 😅😆

Nigel ************** · Answer

Take everything you read from Tod Daniels as being true and factual. He is the Visa guru.

G *************** · Answer

Which city are you thinking about?

Stuart *********** · Answer

You have come to the correct place for help and advice Lynne.

Ignore/block any negative responses and take the advice of the moderators like John and you will not go far wrong.

What should I consider as an expat moving to Thailand with my Thai husband?

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