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Moving to Thailand — the Complete Expat Guide

Housing · Banking & Finance · Schools & Education · Healthcare & Insurance — 24 topics with real costs, document checklists, legal references, and every step foreigners need before relocating to Thailand.

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Moving to Thailand — 5 essentials

(1) Right visa — DTV/LTR/Non-B/Non-O Retirement/Marriage — chosen by age, income, and goals (2) Housing — rent THB 8K–80K/month, or buy under 49% Foreign Quota + FET form (3) Bank account — Kasikorn/SCB/Bangkok Bank + Certificate of Residence (4) Schools (if children) — international 200K–1.2M/year, public EP/MEP 30K–80K/year (5) Health insurance — local 15K–50K/year or international 60K–300K/year (LTR requires ≥ USD 50,000). NYC handles all 5 in one concierge package.

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4 categories · 24 topics · click any topic for real costs, documents, and steps

🏠 Housing & Property6 topics

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Renting a Condo in Thailand — 1-Year Lease & Monthly
Standard 1-year lease with 2-month deposit — full guide for foreigners in Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai
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Buying a Condo in Thailand — Foreign Quota 49% + FET
Foreign quota up to 49% per building, funds wired in from abroad with a Foreign Exchange Transaction (FET) form
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30-Year House & Land Leasehold (+30+30)
The standard route for foreigners who want a detached house — 30-year lease with 30+30 renewal options
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Water, Electricity & Internet at Home
MEA/PEA, MWA/PWA, AIS Fibre/3BB/True — opening utilities in a foreigner's name
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Moving & Relocation Services to Thailand
Air-freight, sea-freight, import duty, and the duty-free personal-effects exemption
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BOI 1 Rai — Foreigner Land Ownership Privilege
Invest THB 40 million for 5 years — own up to 1 rai (1,600 sqm) of land in your own name
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🏦 Banking & Finance5 topics

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Opening a Thai Bank Account as a Foreigner
Kasikorn, Bangkok Bank, SCB, Krungsri — which one is easiest and what documents you need
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International Money Transfer to Thailand — Wise, SWIFT, Crypto
Wise is the cheapest, SWIFT is the largest — and compliance matters for large incoming wires
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Credit Cards for Foreigners in Thailand
Requires work permit + min income THB 50,000/month — or a secured card
AnnualView
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Home & Condo Mortgages for Foreigners
MBK Guarantee, UOB, Bangkok Bank Singapore — 50–70% LTV / 6–8% interest
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Foreigner Tax in Thailand — Personal Income Tax & Worldwide Income 2024
The 183-day rule, new 2024 worldwide-income rule, and 60+ double tax treaties
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🎓 Schools & Education6 topics

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International Schools in Bangkok — IB, British, American, Singaporean
180+ international schools in Thailand · THB 200K–1.2M/year · how to choose
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School Application Process — Entry Test, Interview, Children's Visa
From shortlist to offer letter + Non-Immigrant ED visa for children
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Thai Language Schools + 1-Year ED Visa
Study 200+ hours of Thai — get a 1-year Non-Immigrant ED Visa + renewals
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University Admission in Thailand — International Programs
Chula, Mahidol, Thammasat, KMUTT — 200+ English-medium international programs
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Pre-School, Daycare, Kindergarten — Ages 6 Months to 6 Years
Daycare THB 15K–30K/month · Kindergarten THB 200K–600K/year · choose by philosophy
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Foreigner Children in Thai Public Schools
Tuition THB 5K–15K/year · 100% Thai curriculum · the budget route
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🏥 Healthcare & Insurance6 topics

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Health Insurance for Foreigners — Local vs International Plans
Compare Cigna, Pacific Cross, AXA, BUPA, AIA — IPD/OPD/maternity
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Top Hospitals for Foreigners in Bangkok — Bumrungrad, Samitivej, BNH
JCI-accredited · International Patient Departments · price + quality compared
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Medical Treatment Visa (Non-MT) — Medical Care in Thailand
Non-Immigrant MT 90 days + extendable in Thailand · for patient + 1 spouse/caregiver
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Social Security & Universal Coverage for Foreigners
Social security 5% deduction / cap THB 750/month · free treatment at network public + private hospitals
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Emergencies in Thailand — 1669 / Ambulance / Nearest Hospital
1669 free national emergency line · Tourist Police 1155 · Bumrungrad 02 011 5222 · NYC LINE 092 242 9293
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Vaccination, Medical Records & Health Certificates for Visas
Vaccine records · International Health Certificate · medical exams for visa applications
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