Families Relocating to Thailand - Top 10 Tips

[CharlieH]

 

Moving to Thailand with your family offers a thrilling new chapter filled with rich experiences. With its warm climate, dynamic culture, and welcoming people, Thailand is a top choice for expats. To ensure a smooth transition, check out these must-know tips for a successful move:

 

1. Choosing the Best School: Secure a school for your kids in Thailand early due to high demand. International schools with Western curriculums are available.

2. Master Basic Thai Phrases: Learning basic Thai enhances daily life and interactions, particularly in rural areas, showing respect for local culture.

3. Visa Essentials for Your Family: Familiarize with Thailand's visa options. Begin collecting required paperwork early to prevent application delays.

4. Prepare for the Heat: Thailand's hot, humid tropical climate features a June-October rainy season. Pack light clothes and sun protection to adapt to weather changes.

5. Plan Your Healthcare Options: Thailand has a solid healthcare system with excellent private hospitals. However, costs can be high, so securing good health insurance is crucial. Look for comprehensive plans like the one Cigna offers that cover medical care both locally and abroad.

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 6. Find Kid-Friendly Housing: Find family-friendly neighborhoods in Bangkok, especially in Sukhumvit and Ari. Look for gated communities and condos with amenities like pools and playgrounds.

7. Set Up Local Banking: Opening a bank account in Thailand is easy. Just pick a bank with English services and bring your passport and visa.

8 Respect Local Customs: Respect elders and authority in Thai culture. Teach family about "wai" greeting and shoe removal to adapt to local life.

9. Navigate Local Transportation: Thailand has affordable transport options like the BTS Skytrain. Cars are more practical in rural areas for family travel.

10. Secure Comprehensive Insurance: Beyond health insurance, look into home and travel coverage to protect your family. Global insurance plans can also offer services like emergency evacuation and wellness programs.

 

 

Why Opt for Cigna Health Insurance:

 

• Worldwide Network: Get access to a vast network of healthcare providers globally, ensuring top-notch care no matter where you are.

• Complete Coverage: From preventive care and specialist visits to emergency services, Cigna covers a wide range of medical needs.

• Tailored Plans: Flexible insurance plans that suit your lifestyle and budget, featuring perks like THB0 preventive care and virtual consultations.

• 24/7 Assistance: Enjoy around-the-clock customer service for any questions or support you need.

• Wellness Support: Stay healthy with programs designed to promote wellness and preventive care.

 

Choosing Cigna Health Insurance guarantees your family's health and well-being while enjoying the adventure of living in Thailand.

 

 

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Summary of the original article by The Thaiger

[Johno57]

You probably missed the most important thing is to accept Thailand's new tax laws and plan to pay as less as possible...or is this something you want people to find out the hard way..

Edited October 9 by Johno57

[Presnock]

any prospecitive person planning to relocate to Thailand will quickly learn about the "discussions" on worldwide income taxation plan of the current government.  In addition, visa  restrictions will also be considered i.e. 90-day reports, tm.30 reports, etc.  If the Thai govt really want people to consider moving from another country to this country, then changes need to be done to make Thailand  even more attractive.  My opinion only and I retired here 20+ years ago and still love it here.

[KhunLA]

"Family" relocating ... nah, definitely wouldn't recommend that.  Not even sure if good idea for single person now.

 

Haven't research alternatives, but TH probably wouldn't be my choice to retire if doing over again.  Honestly haven't got a clue where I'd go.  Maybe Canada, Mexico, or Central America (Belizd, Costa Rica), maybe even Cuba, or Puerta Rico.  Except hurricane season  

 

Like the idea of being nomadic actually, in USA/Americas 👍

[Presnock]

If planning to relocate to Thailand, if one has children or plans ot have them, the education system is entirely different than that in most western nations.  International schools which are taught English or other foreign tongues, can be expensive but  good ones can properly educate one's children that wish to go to western colleges upon graduation from HS.  Before settling on any particular location within Thailand if one has or plans to have children with schools in mind as proper education is not available everywhere here.  Both of my daughters graduated from International HS's  - the elder one is a super computer software teacher and an asst CEO of a successful comany in the US, while the younger one is a college sophomore (in the top 1%) of her class, speaks reads and writes in 4 different languages and has even taught basic Chinese and Korean languages while being a native English and Thai speaker.  We have some experience in the Thai education system too in case anyone has any questions but there are numerous reports avaialable too.  Best of luck - continue watching the future of Thailand if you plan to come here - they plan to join BRICS next year, are warming up to China and Russia already.  The govt's seem to rotate styles regularly - might want to check that out too.  But the Thai people for the most part are great, the weather though changing is still good though some flooding during a wet rainy season.  to some of us it is still paradise.