Brandon Thurkettlewow you're a barrel of fun. If every place has different requirements then there isnt much point saying where I am, is there? And no I'm not running in and out. This is the first TR after a long term visa. Im not wanting to give out all my personal history for you, sorry. With all due respect.

Just my advice, I think most of it will apply to most people. Take it or leave it. And you are completely wrong about two of your points.

@George ******

of its sent from UK bank account apparently it's ok.

If you're here for more than 180 days you'll get massively taxed if you can't prove you paid tax on it already in uk

My neighbour was living here on work permit into his 70s. So it can be done. Most jobs are found before arriving tho.

On gov visa website you can fill out an e-arrival. This is an option under e visa. This works fine 👍 the option doesn't seem to show up on older iPhones.

@Andy *********

yes agree. The place I'm staying is fairly lenient with pets but the one thing they do hate is the smell of pot.

Use EVA air for pets. A good vet will be able to liase with airline to make sure jabs etc are all within timeframe

There are condos in Bangkok that allow cats unofficially. Inc where I live. My neighbour has two cats and another also (on same floor). You're basically going to have to smuggle them in via carpark and try to keep any catty smells from the hallway. That way juristic will turn a blind eye

Same in CW, signs saying this. No sandles either

Retirement. I hope marriage works out but don't ignore what people are saying. You can have the best intentions but things can go very wrong to the point where you no longer recognize the person you married. Just make sure your future wife is 100% onboard with your future plans here, ie say you see yourself living in Phuket but she wants to stay near her parents. Or family are involved in every decision.

I can't stress this enough.