Visas & Lifestyle
Living in Phuket: visas for property owners, schools, healthcare, transport and the cost of living for relocators.
Cost of Living in Thailand 2026: Full Budget for Singles, Couples and Families
What it costs to live in Thailand in 2026: rent, food, transport, utilities, schools and healthcare by region. Budgets for singles, couples and families — Phuket vs Bangkok vs Chiang Mai.
How much is rent in Thailand 2026: prices by city and property type
Real rental prices in Thailand: Phuket, Bangkok, Chiang Mai — studios, 1BR, villas. Seasonality, deposits, and when buying beats renting.
Getting around Phuket: how to travel the island and what matters to residents
Getting around Phuket: bike and car rental, taxis and apps, airport and transfers. What is more convenient for residents and how location affects costs. FAQ.
Healthcare in Phuket: clinics, insurance and what matters for seaside living
Healthcare in Phuket: private clinics and hospitals, quality and prices, insurance, where hospitals are and how it affects housing choice. Case and FAQ.
International schools in Phuket: programmes, areas and what matters to families
International schools in Phuket: British, IB and other programmes, where they are, what to look for and how it affects housing choice. Case and FAQ.
Cost of living in Phuket: a real monthly budget for a family and a single
How much it costs to live in Phuket: rent, food, transport, utilities, schools and healthcare. Real budgets for a single person and a family, pitfalls and FAQ.
Moving to Phuket: a relocation guide for seaside living
How to move to Phuket: visas, housing, cost of living, healthcare, schools, areas and daily life. A step-by-step relocation guide for families. FAQ.
Thailand Privilege (Elite) visa: living in Thailand without a work tie
What the Thailand Privilege (Elite) visa is: packages and term, privileges, who it suits and how it pairs with buying property. Comparison, case and FAQ.
Thailand visas for property owners: the options and how to choose
Does buying property in Thailand grant residency, and which visas suit an owner: Thailand Privilege, LTR, DTV for remote work, retirement. FAQ.