This is a very personal question. The basic answer is ,....as much as you can save. It depends on your lifestyle and what you want to do there. Most people will answer differently depending on their needs.

@Frnc *******

Firstly , what currency are you talking about ? Secondly the reason most people move to Thailand is because it's cheaper , not more expensive . Maybe you meant , you need as much money as you spend in your country . 😲

@Weldon *******

When you say , " and not put the 800,000 in a bank myself " , are you saying that you are willing to put the money into a bank but you want an agents help to do that or are you hoping to avoid paying the 800,000 into a Thai account altogether, with the help of an agent ?

@Tod ********

Is it the case that the balance must not go below 400,000 though ?

@Nick *********

I went for a ride around Nai Harn and Rawaii a few months ago and i was really surprised to see a Condo complex at Nai Harn ( big ugly orange buildings ) that i had never noticed before . Surprised the bejesus outta me. Fortunately they are tucked away a little out of sight amongst the trees . But a sad reminder of what is happening on the island.

@Nick *********

Its a nice area . I like Nai Harn and Rawaii is really taking off now.

@Nick *********

What area did you choose to settle ,...if you dont mind me asking ? I dont want to get too personal , you never know , some of that "stuff" you left behind may be looking for you .🤔😂

@Douglas ************

Will definitely try to avoid that.

@Renaud **********

pm sent

@Bobby *******

no my friend is very bad at the internet . I had to book flights for him while in Patong to go to the Philo's. If he said he got it on Phuket then that's what he did . Just exactly what it is I'll ask him next time I speak to him . It could well be a translation of his Aussie driving licence . I just remember it had photo id on it as well .