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What should I know if I'm considering moving to Thailand and participating in a relocation discussion?

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Anna *********

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We’re currently speaking with people who have moved, or are planning to move, to Thailand.

We’d love to better understand your relocation journey: what brought you to Thailand, whether you had to go through a visa process, what kind of insurance you looked into or took, and what felt confusing or difficult along the way.

It would be a very casual 30-minute video call, more of a conversation than an interview.

As a thank you, we’ll send you $30 for your time.

If you’re open to chatting, please comment below or send me a DM and I’ll share a link to book a time.

Thank you😊

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The post invites individuals who have moved to Thailand or are planning to, to share their relocation experiences in a casual video call. Participants will receive $30 for their time. Comments from users highlight concerns over sharing personal information, inquiries about the nature of the research, and various personal anecdotes about moving to Thailand. Some users express willingness to participate, while others raise caution about the legitimacy and privacy aspects of sharing details for compensation.

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Breathtaki***********

Breathtaki***********

All these people are willing to give up personal information for $30. Hilarious.

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Sissi ****

Sissi ****

I would happily participate!

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Etän ********

Etän ********

Who are you working for? Why are you doing the research? What is your gathered data used fire?

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Lyndsey *******

Lyndsey *******

Hi Anna. I've done it for a family of 3 if you want to DM me.

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Luka ****

Luka ****

hi Anna I’m Japanese/Chinese been moved to Thailand since yr of 2020 during the covid lockdown time and happy to chat with you feel free to send me a DM

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Anna *********

Anna *********

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DM sent

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Gorgeous*********

Gorgeous*********

I came here for early retirement from California.

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Anna *********

Anna *********

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Thanks for your comment. Would you be up for a quick chat about it?

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Gorgeous*********

Gorgeous*********

I did dm you

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Anna *********

Anna *********

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I can't find you in my DMs, would it be fine to send it again mentioning that you are 'GorgeousOtter5931' many thanks.

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Amel *****

Amel *****

Hi, planning to move with my partner, happy to talk about it 😊

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Anna *********

Anna *********

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DM sent :)

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TaupeSqu*********

TaupeSqu*********

Why you sending dollars instead of euros? Who is your target market?

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Anna *********

Anna *********

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TaupeSquirrel2656 It could be both.

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Robert *******

Robert *******

Be very careful and check at least twice if you get random information.

I read multiple times a day incorrect information from people living in a fantasy world and do it anonymous so you can not hold them responsible.

Visa, insurance and how to move to another country can NOT be explained in detail in 30 minutes, not even when you pay them to speak faster.

for those with the knowledge, be careful to share all your bank details with strangers asking for information.

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Anna *********

Anna *********

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Just to clarify, we’re not asking for any private or sensitive information. We’re simply doing research to better understand people’s experience moving to Thailand: what brought them there, what the visa process was like, and what kind of insurance they considered.

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Robert *******

Robert *******

Since 1 Jan 2025 all Thai Embassies are connected for on-line visa applications, experience from before with personal visits are irrelevant.

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Making my hobby my work and better weather conditions for my health.

SSO, Thai social security office, for pension and health care.

Motor bike insurance, car insurance.

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Ma *******************

Ma *******************

Hello Anna, happy to chat. We moved here last year on a dtv with our dogs, escaping the states for safety. But I've been coming here yearly since 2015

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Anna *********

Anna *********

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@Ma ******************

Sent a DM, thanks

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Tavia *******

Tavia *******

Hi Anna I have a large family with children . Would love to speak to you.

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Anna *********

Anna *********

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Sent a DM, thanks

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Buffalo ******

Buffalo ******

Hi. I am an American now living in Thailand for almost 3 years. I came as an English teacher on a work Visa but now I attend a cooking school on a DTV Visa. I think talking to people to gain insight is a great idea and as a former teacher I love teaching others.

If I can help DM me, I’d be happy to talk but I ask you to keep the money for your move. 😃

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Buffalo ******

Buffalo ******

I talk a lot so maybe an hour would be better. 😂

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Anna *********

Anna *********

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Many thanks DM sent

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YellowCate***********

YellowCate***********

very kind offer

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Max ********

Max ********

Hi Anna, what's this for? :) I'd have a bit of time today. Feel free to send me a DM.

Best,

Max

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Anna *********

Anna *********

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Sure, sent a DM, thanks

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