Don’t listen - Oz Post - max 20kgs per box. Post office to your home in Bangkok in around 1 week for around AUD180 per box. In my case no duty or any extra charges levied. Highly recommended

@Larry *********

completely overblown - far more English than Russian speaking Farangs here. And many of the Russians speak great English as well - never had a bad interaction

Definitely Phuket

One lesser known (but in my opinion huge) benefit of the LTR is tax free overseas income.

Last time I checked there are only 2 licensed agents for LTR visas - might be worth checking whether the people you met are one of those

I’d suggest sell and rebuy: new technology is way cheaper than you may remember it 10 years ago - transport / insurance / import duties / worry etc just not worth it

Try Bangkok Bank in Central Embassy Mall in Bangkok

Not financial advice but if it was me I would buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana

Most people here never cool the entire house - living rooms during the day, occupied bedrooms at night. Single split systems, one per room is standard.

There will be a huge difference in energy consumption between new 5 star energy rated appliances through vs older appliances.

And of course the area of Thailand you choose will make a difference.

An average house in Thailand is a standard 1,500 square feet 2 storey 3 bedroom moo ban house. My wife and I rented one in Phuket that was about 5 years old (so pretty efficient appliances) with our son (so 2 bedrooms chilled overnight and living room during the day) and a typical electricity bill was 3k-5k per month.

If you are buying or building a house you can upgrade your appliances to 5 star, add solar and your bill can be close to zero.

Or you can buy a larger house with old appliances and your bill will likely be 15k per month or more.

As the Thais like to say, ‘up to you’.

@Michael *****

lots of people are saying that - I’ve lived here for over a year and haven’t had anything other than positive interactions. Lots of eye candy too 😉

Michael let me know if you are end up in Phuket - most happy to guide you as best I can :)