Hello, we are a family of 4 trying to figure out how to move to Thailand for long-term.. I'm a disabled vet and my wife wil be working remote...any advice would be great
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A family of four is seeking advice on relocating to Thailand for the long term, with specific considerations given to the husband being a disabled veteran and the wife working remotely. Key suggestions from the community include researching the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), which is suitable for remote workers, and ensuring dependent visas for the family. Concerns are raised regarding the costs of international schooling for children, general living expenses, and the importance of budgeting correctly for a new life abroad. Some expats also share their experiences regarding the quality of life and healthcare in Thailand compared to the Philippines, highlighting that Thailand may offer superior services and safety.
yes, but... military retirement, VA benefits, and SS can easily hit that mark.
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Kenneth *******
If you have at least enough savings to equal about 3 million Baht and an income to equal 60,000 Baht or more then you will be able to make the move rather easily. Thailand is a good place to live. Be sure to be of calm temperament.
Scott *********
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Frankie *******
Do anyone know any gd visa office in bangkok to do my retirement visa n open a bank account
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Martin *****
First thing.. u need visa, health insurance, school fee for children... etc. Then house/condo, car, etc.. it will be very expensive.. do the numbers first
John **********
There's only 2 options that cover remote workers. The DTV or the LTR visas. The DTV is the easier one to qualify for
Kate *******
How old are you? You may have more than one option.
ah ok, not quite there yet for the retirement visa then. Go with the DTV for now which your wife can get and then whenever one of you is over 50, you can move to the retirement visa.
I just don't want to live somewhere.Get comfortable then have to move.. I want a little bit more of a stable life for my kids I mean as much as you can In A.
New country.. They did very well when we lived in croatiafor a year
Why would I recommend a LTR which costs $1600 to get?
And the requirements are ridiculous, you either need $1 million dollars in asssets with an $80k/year income for the past 2 years
Or be a retiree with a pension of $80k which this guy is not
Or be a work from Thailand remote worker who has earned $80k/year for the past 2 years, must have a masters degree, have at least 5 years experience, current employer must be a publicly traded company for the past 3 years has made 150 million dollars.
Why would I recommend such a ridiculous visa when the DTV is better in every way?
Apply the retirement visa for long term to be renewed every year which requires a deposit of $800,000 baht or $23,000 us dollars in your thai bank account which u can use as expenses but never going below n maintaining $400,000 at all times for your renewel.Engage a thai visa service office in thailand n pay them n they will take care of everything including your opening a thai bank account drivers license n all visa issues gd luvk
We understand that we lived in Croatia for a year until that ukraine stuff happened and then they wouldn't renew our visa..
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Roy ********
I am also a retired Vet with a wife and 3 kids. We live in Bangkok for now. We moved here 4 months ago. If you have any specific questions please don't hesitate to ask. One thing I will say is that ensure you math out the cost and logistics of your visa plan
No currently we are just doing Visa Runs every few months but it gives us a chance to check out other countries around Thailand. I am to young as far as I know to get a retirement Visa.
Thailand has way better infrastructure, in our opinion better food choices from the restaurants to the grocery stores. Medical is far superior and cheaper here. Just love it here better then PH ļæ¼
I believe so from what Iāve heard and read. I lived in both countries, but never experienced any safety issues. However, I do know there has been lots of foreigners that have been stabbed or shot in the Philippines over the years that I have heard about.
i thought of that but my wife and I agreed we don't want to deprived our kids of the school environment, making friends, sports days and all the activities etc that school offers. We were planning to move to Pattaya but we are in the Philippines where schools are 10% of the cost of Thailand
you might want to check out schools costs first. It's extremely expensive. It will shock you how much private schools are. Or go to public school but sub standard.
where in Thailand would you like to go? My nephew was looking at BKK but said the International school there was waaaay too expensive. But Iāve heard that the International school in KoSamui, up near Maenam/Fisherman Village area was quite reasonable.
It's very hard for kids to make friends here. That's why an international school is better for their friendship and social life My 2 teenagers love The social side of it one of their friends is home schooled.And wishes he wasn't
thatās exactly what I think about home schoolingā¦we just move here from HK end of last month. Havenāt put my boys in school yet but they need new friends here and I donāt see home school can help on making friends. I just join a homeschooling in Phuket group yesterday, hopefully can find out some more