@Todd ********

yes they did. I think it was abused, so they stopped a few years ago.

Take advantage of being from a fantastic country like Canada my friend.

@Todd ********

no brainer then, I wish the uk government would issue the affadavit.

@Todd ********

you could change to the 65,000 monthly instead and save 16,000 baht a year?

@Andrew *******

I was a bit daunted when I arrived in Thailand, but honestly it is not that difficult and like I said if unsure about something the helpful and very knowledgeable people like Brandon will always provide advice, if you decide to do it yourself.

I was quoted 35,000 Baht. This included opening a bank account.

I did it all myself for a fraction of the cost.

Opening the bank account is the tricky part, other than that it is just a case of following a simple process, filling in a few simple forms and providing the evidence immigration require.

It's your choice.

There are lots of helpful people in this group that will help with any questions.

Good luck.

@John *****

I wouldn't recommend they live on any island as I think it would get boring, but they seem to want to. I think you are correct about Koh Chang being too small.

@John *****

apologies my post was poorly worded, I meant Koh Chang has nice beaches (not Cambodia).

@Lorne ********

sea?

This is one of the few things you can do at Bluport.

Unsure of best time, but usually not too busy.

@Wolfram ******

agree Ko Chang seems to be in a better location for them, close to Cambodia and Laos also has nice beaches.