@Kevin *********

they have an international plan that was about $100+ a month that I originally used. It wasn’t great and it reduced to 3G when the allowance ran out.

I use an IPhone and I simply switch off the cellular data and use the WiFi. I’m able to make domestic calls and get real time verification text messages.

I have a second IPhone for my Thai AIS account and number that I use everyday when I’m out and about.

@Kevin *********

-$10 for paperless electronic payment for bill, +taxes = about $35. I’m on a family plan with two of my kids and son in law.

I pay $35 a month for Verizon and keep my number back home and only use WiFi to access it here. Can call and revive texts no problem

Depending on your full financial circumstances, you may qualify for the Wealthy Pensioner Long Term Resident VISA.

@Pri ******

Depends how old she is, what type of immigration status you have

You may want to rent in a couple different areas and see which location you like the best before you purchase.

My wife took me to a lot of different places and I found Cha Am to be perfect for our short term and long term goals. My wife did the research and found us a reputable company to buy a small condo with, and we absolutely love it!

@Ron *******

I can highly recommend Hi Jacks. Great place to get some top rate food.

@Ron *******

Cha Am has a low key expat community. We bought a vacation condo here last year and absolutely love the area. It’s + closer to Bangkok, and much cheaper than Hua Hin. We have great Robinson mall 25 minutes North and all of Hua Hin 25 minutes to the South. Best of all worlds

If you’re not a party animal, highly suggest Cha Am area. Much cheaper than busy tourist areas like Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, for everything.

Suggest applying for a visa at local Thai consulate/embassy before you come to Thailand. Makes everything much easier.

Cha Am is more of a Thai vacation area, not as many foreign tourists, so prices are local Thai (better).

It’s a great place to retire. Great beaches, very relaxed, low crime rate, and very affordable.

Drop a note if you need some help.