everything you need to know about MOVING TO THAILAND

If I move to Thailand it will be with a single suitcase - maybe one that qualifies as cabin luggage. I have long got over the desire to take my life's detritus everywhere with me. I'll need to buy/rent a well-furnished condo.

Open Thai bank account is relatively easy. All you need a mobile phone with Thai number ( you can get it at airport) , visa longer than 30 days and some letter from legal attorney ( I used Siam Legal). It took me around 3 hours from visit to legal office to prepare some paper and open account at Bangkok bank. Of course some creativity is always required in Thailand.

Long Term Residence and Elite (Privilege) visas include multi entry. Also, why not just move to Thailand with suitcases only. There is no need for an expensive mover and have to pay customs taxes. My wife and lived in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur for 5 months with just 3 suitcases and we didn't miss anything. I would go back to USA once a year to see children and grandchildren. I would have an opportunity to bring more things then.😮

Did research on Bangkok Bank, which has a pass-through branch in New York City and is on the ACH transfer network between U.S. banks and other entities. In fact for Americans you can set up direct deposit between Bangkok Bank and the Social Security Administration. I can not speak to other banks. Bangkok Bank has all the paperwork on their website. The Thai government insures up to one million Thai BAHT per depositor in Thai bank accounts.

I'm excited for the big move (probably within '24). You have no idea how much this new channel is exactly what I need- or maybe you do lol! I'll be heeding your advice on everything you dish out, so don't hold back anything!! Thanks again, Chris.

Hey Chris. Great content. Fellow Canadian here. Not living in Thailand now, but considering an ED visa when we retire in 2ish years. We've travelled to SEA a few times. On our 2nd trip, we booked an appointment with a Thai hospital to get all the immunizations we would need for travelling throughout the area. It was expensive but would have been about 20x more expensive here in Canada. The immunizations are the same but costs are based on GDP, so much more affordable in Thailand. The doctors we met were Internationally educated, spoke fantastic English and were extremely friendly, helpful and interested.

All I can say, from one Canadian to another, is - THANK YOU ! Thank you for creating this channel, and thank you for staying who you are - a Thai - Canadian !

I'm on vacation in the Caribbean right now. I've been watching your videos since I got back from Thailand a month ago. I think my whole family are going to pull the trigger this year. We're 40 and my parents 70.

Chris I am 72 years old. Will be moving to BK within 5 months. I will be watching every video you put out, not once but repeatedly so I don’t miss anything. Thank you Chris. You are a huge help .

Hey Mr Parker , I decided to move to Thailand , most likely to Hua Hin after viewing your recent health check video. I visited Thailand for 3 weeks last month ,Bangkok ,Hua Hin and Pattaya. My desire to move to Thailand became a conviction . So i'm watching all your new videos for the great information you freely give your subscribers . Hope to see you ,your family and friends in Thailand . Have a good one hey !!. Mario from Trois-Rivieres ,Quebec

Bring shaving cream/lotion. Super expensive in Thailand.

Very useful information. Thanks Chris.

Great Blog Chris, very informative

Thank you - always direct, fun to listen to, and informative information - love it!

Thank you always 😊

Thanks Chris for this super relevant video. Liked and saved for future reference. ❤🙏🇹🇭

Your information is so gold.

Another Canadian here in BKK considering the jump. Great channel and appreciate the videos.

Very useful info. Thank you.

Thanks so much Chris for all your help. Thanks to you it works for all of us. God bless.