@John *********

yes I meant 1 million for 20 year.

Good nice hotel rent them for 150 baht a daY in Phuket. Reasonably new Honda Clicks.

@Stuart ********

driving licence isn’t necessary and you will still get a fine if stopped. You need an international drivers permit.

@Paul ******

pre departure test is ATK not PCR for U.K.. From Feb 1st, no test necessary. I’m not 100% sure what Thai airways requirements are… It’s not always just about your destination country, you also need to investigate your airlines rules, which by the sound of it, you gather. Message Thai airways on Fb and put the question to them.

@Jim *******

the elite visa is a good option if you’re wanting to live in Thailand long term, without investing in business (and under 50). For anyone over 50 and wanting to stay long term, it’s pointless in my opinion. Look into a retirement visa and use a reputable agent to help you arrange your first visa. After that, it’s easy enough do the renewal yourself.

If you’re 50+, why not get a retirement visa? Otherwise elite visas, 5 years for 600k baht and 20 year for 2 million baht.

@Terary *********

Phuket isn’t pronounced “foo ket”. Isan is the north east. Chiang Mai is cooler during the winter months (Nov-Jan) and the burning season isn’t so bad. Thailand is safer than most western countries. Thais are nutty. It is an amazing country!

@Katy ***************

it’s not great for schooling. That was a priority for me when I was looking for a place to raise my child. A couple of good kindergartens is not a long term outlook. Anyway, the international kindergartens are far superior elsewhere too. It’s a lovely place, I agree. Just not with childrens futures in mind.

Chiang Mai. Good schools, good expat community, good supermarkets for foreigners/expats, nice restaurants, beautiful mountains and good coffee. I settled here because it was the best place to raise my child. People are very trustworthy up here, crime rate is very very low!

@Katy ***************

Koh Lanta is not a permanent location. Have your holidays there yes but, no way to permanent.