1-3 are small charming cities with hardly any Farang. You will see lots of mountains and small farms and basically how Thai people live. These areas will be chilly in December so be prepared.

4 is the second largest city in the country but still much smaller than Bangkok metropolis.

You can find all sorts of things to do there but again not hordes of visitors.

Will you be renting a car or going by bus?

The roads are small and winding through the mountains so take your time.

Have a great adventure!

@Brandon ***********

succinct as always.

Peter, sorry..

You can list self employed or retired depending on your age.

Have a lovely Halloween in Thailand !

@Lawrence ******

I almost choked and wet myself…

You can use that line with the airline staff but it’s better to have a cheap ticket back out if Thailand.

I have been asked for onward travel by immigration several times this year.

@Nick ******

this is definitely not impossible, I did it last year. It’s not easy and you need to be persistent.

Excellent synopsis

@Brandon ***********

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@Matthew *********

I recently purchased two adjacent properties, one with a house, this way. Chiang Mai area. Any Thai adult and any foreigner adult can make this contract. Thai statue does not specify married couples .

Talk to your lawyer about getting an usufruct contract.

This is what is written on the back of the red or black chanot. It is perfectly legal and enshrined in Thai law.

It gives you control of both the land and the building.

Not all land offices will allow this legal agreement.

Talk to your lawyer about this and make sure the local land office where you want to buy will cooperate.

PM me if you have questions.

@Timothy *****

look at all of Tod’s postings and advice.

He is a fountain of knowledge and quite kind in his responses…..