How To Move To Thailand: A Guide For Expats (2024)

If you've ever dreamed of moving to Thailand, today's episode is for you! Simi runs a law firm helping new expats get set up in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand. Questions asked: 00:38 - Tell us about yourself and your law firm... 01:55 - How does one get a visa to live here in Thailand? 02:40 - How much would it cost to register a business here? 03:03 - What’s the time frame to set up a company? 03:29 - Tell us a bit about opening bank accounts here in Thailand... 04:14 - What’s the usual time frame to move here and find a place to live? 05:27 - How do you apply for a visa extension? 06:41 - Tell us about the requirement to employ Thai staff... 07:43 - What are the other options to move here? 08:27 - How do you apply for a retirement visa? 09:56 - Is it easy for retirees to move to Thailand? 10:33 - Tell us more about the education visa... 12:19 - Can expats get a Thai passport and become a citizen? 13:24 - Is it possible for digital nomads to stay on a tourist visa? 15:06 - What’s the process if a foreigner wants to buy a property here? 20:36 - Where do most of your clients typically want to live? 21:07 - Tell us about Sukhumvit... 22:06 - How are the schools here? 25:24 - What’s the process if a foreigner wants to buy a car here in Thailand? 26:31 - What’s the pollution situation here? 28:50 - What is an “Elite Visa?” 29:45 - What services does Umpire Legal offer? Want to get connected with Simi? Email me at matt@internationalinsiders.com. Want more content about moving abroad, and setting up your Plan-B? Get my daily emails at https://InternationalInsiders.com #bangkok #bangkokthailand #thailandproperty #livinginthailand #liveinbangkok #livinginbangkok #movetothailand #internationalinsiders #mattlloyd