Also, unless you can renew your photo driving licence, your UK driving licence Will expire, and you will need a UK address to renew it. And there are related connotations related to UK banking and access to the NHS, which is based on residence not nationality. Some banks do offer expatriate banking, allowing a "uk" bank account with a foreign address. I had one with natwest 30 years ago when working my first job after uni in the US. My account was moved to the Isle of Man, complete with its negative balance (I was in overdraft!).

@Chris ********

Every year, since 1776, Americans have emigrated.

@Chris ********

They say that after every election. Never happens.

@Rene *******

What a way to win friends and be added to an ignore list.

Strange. Moves in 3 months. Hasn't thought about schools or if they have money for the school fees. Upto US$30,000 per year.

@Gary **********

Rare but not impossible. Suffering less rare. Bangkok alone sees 30,000 home invasions by snakes, with cat eating pythons being the major problem. They get in via toilets. Ditto to mice and rats when it rains. I consider confining 13 cats indoors for life an act of cruelty. Properties available to Farang tend to be small. Still, must be worth it to move to a country where you have very few rights.

No matter how rich you are, it's possible somebof your cats will die or suffer during air transport. Unless you have your own private jet. I know they are street moggies, but they will also be exposed to novel pathogens in Thailand. If you won't remove the cats and are concerned fir their welfare, moving to a developing country might not be a good move for them. Put their needs first, not yours.

@Andy *********

I think you can go to the Republic of Ireland on a UK visitor visa, but not the other way round. Probably best not to apply for 6 months visit. The tips are, first time, say you are coming for 6 weeks or less, and stick to that, even though you will get a 6 month multi-entry.

@Chris ********************

my wife shocked me when she revealed she had squirreled away 5 baht worth.

Your wife will want it to buy gold, and stick it into a drawer. Thai ladies don't trust the banks.