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Thailand

Warm climate, year-round beaches, strong private healthcare, and lifestyle variety from city condos to mountain retreats, balanced by bureaucratic paperwork and seasonal haze/storms.

Updated 04 Nov 2025
ISO / Ref TH · THA
Currency basis THB
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Snapshot

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Residency ease Long-stay/retiree visas, work permits; Elite program exists
Healthcare depth Excellent private hospitals at competitive prices
Climate Tropical; north has cool season; monsoon timing varies by coast
Tax outlook Progressive; foreign income rules nuanced-get advice

Cost of living

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Single adult, THB basis

Frugal

THB 35000 – 55000

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Comfortable

THB 60000 – 100000

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Luxury

THB 120000 – 250000

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Residency routes

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Non-Immigrant O (Retirement extension)

50+ applying in Thailand; THB 65,000/month income or THB 800,000 banked; funds seasoned in local bank or verifiable income; annual renewals plus 90-day address reporting.

Non-Immigrant O-A (Long-stay)

Apply via embassy/consulate with police + medical certificates, insurance, and fund proofs; typically THB 800,000 banked or qualifying income; convert to yearly extensions once in-country.

LTR - Wealthy Pensioner

BOI-vetted track for high-income retirees; USD 80k+/yr income or blended income plus assets; comprehensive coverage; up to 10-year permission (5+5).

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