Retiring in Thailand · for Australians & expats
Retiring in Thailand, explained with sources
Plain-English guides on visas, living costs, healthcare, money, housing and where to live. Every page shows when we last checked it and links to the official source.
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Visas
Non-O, Non-OA and LTR compared, extensions and re-entry.
1 guide →Cost of Living
Real monthly budgets for rent, food, transport and more.
0 guides →Healthcare & Insurance
Hospitals, costs and insurance cover for over-50s.
0 guides →Money & Banking
Thai bank accounts, transfers, pensions and tax basics.
0 guides →Housing
Renting, condos, foreign ownership rules and leases.
0 guides →Towns & Areas
Hua Hin, Chiang Mai, Pattaya and beyond, compared.
0 guides →Practical Admin
90-day reports, TM30, driving licences and paperwork.
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Photo: Hua Hin beach by Elmschrat, Wikimedia Commons (CC0).