So after I getting everyone's opinion on whether I should rent or buy when I get to Hua Hin I'm going to rent so should I make reservations for 2 weeks for a hotel or a month and what type of Visa should I get I'm over 60 thank you for your input

Moving to Thailand straight off the bat on a DTV Work Visa. I plan to visit and shop Condos once I arrive on Apr 2nd-- but I wonder how long it would take to settle in, since Songkran happens in about a week after I arrive. What does work hours look like, as well as general services around the city? I assume everyone might be on holidays.

Does anyone have any perspective or advice on my course of action?

I've booked a comfy hotel for 2 weeks, But I think I may need to extend it to a month.

My work involves a stationary computer and desktop setup with microphone and multiple screens, so I'm trying not to move around too much.

Thank you for any thoughts!

When you get the DTV - is it simple to rent an apartment - I heard they require bunch of stuff that some are hard to obtain like a bank account.

Anyone have experience with this would be greatly appreciated

I will be eligible for my mention in May next year to considering where I want to live for rest of my retirement. Looking at 2 options-Australia as I've travelled there a lot or Thailand which I've heard a lot about.

I am NZ citizen born in NZ. How difficult to get a Visa-what kind of Visa would I need to be able to live there & how much would it cost & where would I apply?

I can see that I could probably rent an apartment for 10,000 THB per month roughly but what about all the other expenses-what does it cost you to live there per month-power/internet/insurance/I would have a motorcycle to get around so fuel/eating out (as apartments generally have no cooking facilities). Do you need medical insurance? Doctor?

If you want to meet someone around your age to get married how sincere are they-loyal, or are they jsut after your money? Where do you start?

Basically I would just want to be able to afford to live comfortably with tidy apartment maybe Hua Hin, meet someone nice & do some touring around the country & occasionally go on an overseas trip-provided it's affordable. It sounds like maybe some people make it happen but are they relying on extra savings or investments to survive or can they manage on their pension as obviously you can't work on your visa over there ,whereas in Australia I would probably keep working doing what I'm doing in NZ.

Hello,

I need your help again. What is the best sites to look for a condo in Bangkok? I checked VRBO, but the prices are higher than hotels. Looking first week of Dec to end of Jan.

TIA

G'day all, I will be moving to Thailand later in the year and will rent to begin with. Is there precautions i need to take or scams i need to be aware of when renting a property in Thailand thanks.

"Everything else,,,"

So,,Im going for the move to Thailand,,(the Cha am/Hua Hin area).

So far the non O retierment visa is aproved,,,thats 3 moths.

My question is,,,what are the tips about renting when one arrive?

Do you rent for 1 month at the time? 3,6 or 12?

And how to fit this with the requerments for the 1 year extention?

So far I have only booked 5 days at a hotel😉

Appriciate all info.🥰

Will Jomtien Immigration allow a renter to do an in person TM30 and if so would it require a proxy? I am NOT asking who is supposed to do the registration. I just want to know if it is allowed.

Could some help me out,if want to rent 1 year but out of Thailand say 2 month how to pay power and water

Thank you

Hello,

i am on a Privilege Visa and do payments with Wise. Now i want to rent a condo. Do i need a local bankaccount or can i pay monthly rent and electricity or water bills with Wise?

If i open a Bangkok Bank account is there a annual fee for the account?

Thx