Moving to Krabi, where should we start ?

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Paulaf6401 Member

Member since 05 May 2024

Paulaf6401Member05 May 2024 12:35:01

Hello

my wife and i ( retires ) wish to move to Krabi for 1 year as a new adventure. both outgoing and love thailand and the east in general, but prefer not to be in Patong etc. where so we start? rent costs for a 2 bedroom villa, I have private med aid, cost of living ? do i need a private vehicle or do i rent? what is the cost of a year visa ? i am south african and my wife is british - any advice would be appreciated thank you Paul and Jules

Bhavna Team

Member since 01 June 2015

BhavnaTeam05 May 2024 16:04:27

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@Paulaf6401

Hello and welcome !

Please note that I have created a new thread from your post on the Thailand forum so that members can guide you.

While waiting for their replies, feel free to read the Thailand Expat Guide.

All the best

Bhavna

martinoo2002 Serial expat

Member since 19 July 2023

martinoo2002Serial expat06 May 2024 22:17:41

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@Paulaf6401

Any visa has it's own requirements and to stay here for a year you need a specific Non O retirement visa.

If you plan 1 year, don't buy just rent any asset.

2 br villa depends on location and quality but for 25.000 thb a month you should be good

Living is similar, depends on your choices. Thai can live from.15.000.thb some

Expats need 75.000 thb

Things to arrange, choices to make!!

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