You can do all of the paperwork yourself but Google importing a dog to Thailand. There is a lot of paperwork all on tight schedules but it can be done. We did and brought our little Maltese in the cabin with us from Boston to Bangkok on Korean Airlines. Only three animals in the cabin per flight so advance planning and coordination is important or your dog will fly in baggage. Korean Air did a nice job. Arrival in Bangkok airport requires final paperwork at animal control but the Thai staff were great and very helpful too. Good luck.

Cris Murl Bring your own keyboard if you plan to buy a new one here because computers are localized so keyboards are in Thai/English which can be confusing.

If someone already has another longterm visa and a Thai bank account, can they just deposit the $800,000 TB and apply for the Retirement-O while already in Thailand or will they have to fly back halfway around the world to start the process fresh from their home country?

Plan to buy health insurance as soon as you can. If you wait too long you may not be able to buy it at all or it will be very expensive. Thailand has great medical and dental at very reasonable costs but if over 70 many insurance companies will not accept you.

@Nicky *******

I use Tenzing in Thailand and I am very happy with their service and expertise. They saved me several thousand dollars a year just by switching to one annual payment instead of 12 monthly payments. Great people and very responsive.

@Nicole *********

AIS is in most big shopping malls.

@Steve *********

I do the same with AIS. No issues.

@Jason ******

I do the same with an lPhone 14 (two eSims). One for my T-Mobile USA acct and the other for my AIS Thailand cell number. I also signed up for high speed 5G Internet on my cell phone which is very convenient to get Internet and Email anywhere anytime. Not expensive and worth it. No problems or issues. Also good English speaking support staff as well.

@Andi **********

my wife had dental implants at Asavanant and was very satisfied. About 30 to 40 % of what she was quoted in the States. Our son also had deep cleaning of his infected gums and 3 crowns. He also said a much less expensive than in the States. They are a full service modern dental clinic with the most modern equipment and a full in house staff of different dentists and technicians. I go there for normal cleanings and check ups and am also very satisfied. They speak English as well.

We flew six months ago from Boston to Bangkok with our little Maltese under the seat in front of us in a special soft sided pet carrier on Korean an airlines. They only allow three dogs per flight. Requirements are strict and paperwork is time consuming for all permits, etc but it can be done. She was a great passenger and never barked. The carrier had a zipper top so we were able to give her a little water and food. We did not give her any sedation. We put a diaper on her but she held it for 32 hours. Bangkok animal control was great and very helpful. Much better than USDA. Good luck. We built a house here but rentals that allow pets in Bangkok can be a challenge so try to plan ahead if possible.