Visas & Lifestyle
Living in Phuket: visas for property owners, schools, healthcare, transport and the cost of living for relocators.
Driving Licence and Cars in Thailand for Foreigners: Thai Licence, IDP, Motorbikes and Buying a Car in Phuket
How to drive legally in Phuket as a foreigner: home licence and IDP, Thai licence, written test, 2- and 5-year validity, motorbikes, renting or buying a car, insurance.
Moving to Phuket with pets: import permit, flights, housing and vet care for dogs and cats
How to bring a dog or cat to Phuket: import permit, vaccine timing, airport quarantine, flying with a pet, housing rules and vet care on the island.
Do You Need Thai in Phuket? Where English Is Enough — and Where It Is Not
Do you need Thai in Phuket for daily life and buying property? Where English covers everything, where it breaks down, and how much Thai is worth learning.
Internet, Banks and Apps in Phuket: Setting Up Your Digital Life for Living and Owning Property
SIM cards, mobile internet, banking apps and accounts for foreigners in Phuket in 2026: how to set up connectivity, payments and transfers for living and property ownership.
Phuket International Airport (HKT): Routes, Infrastructure, and What It Means for Rental Yield
Phuket Airport HKT: routes, capacity, transfers to Layan and Bang Tao, and expansion plans through 2029 — and how they affect rental yield.
How to Get from Bangkok to Phuket: Every Route, Travel Time, and Why It Matters for Investors
Every way to get from Bangkok to Phuket: flights, buses, driving. Real times, prices, and how HKT airport logistics affect villa rental yield.
Is Phuket Safe? Crime, the Sea and the Roads — a Sober Look for Tourists and Owners
What is actually risky on Phuket: roads, rip currents in monsoon season, theft and scams — and what is myth. A source-backed breakdown for buyers.
Market news: Thailand officially confirms visa-free stay cut to 30 days from September 15 — what changed since the May forecast
Thailand’s Royal Gazette confirmed on 31 August 2026: visa-free stay drops from 60 to 30 days from 15 September. A breakdown of the confirmed dates, country list, and what changed since May.
Why You Should NOT Retire in Thailand: 10 Honest Reasons (and Counterarguments)
An honest list of reasons NOT to retire in Thailand: visas, heat, healthcare, language, exchange rate — and a review of when each reason actually matters.
Best places to retire in Thailand: Phuket vs Chiang Mai vs Hua Hin in 2026
Hua Hin or Phuket for retirement: about $1,100–1,700/month vs $1,500–2,200, healthcare, flights and property compared — plus Chiang Mai.
How much money do you need to retire in Thailand: capital, budget and visa in 2026
Retire in Thailand: $1,300–2,000/month comfortable budget, 800,000 THB retirement visa deposit and a $250k–500k capital target for 15–20 years.
Thailand LTR Visa (Long-Term Resident): 4 Categories, Money, Tax Perks and Up to 10 Years of Stay
Thailand LTR visa: 4 categories (Wealthy Global Citizen, Wealthy Pensioner, two professional tracks), thresholds from $40,000, tax perks, up to 10 years.
Thailand DTV Visa (Destination Thailand Visa): Requirements, Money and the Link to Renting Out Property
Thailand DTV visa for remote workers and freelancers: who qualifies, 500,000 THB deposit, 5-year validity with 180-day stays, how to apply, comparison.
Thailand Retirement Visa (Non-O/O-A): Requirements, Money and Extension in 2026
Thailand retirement visa: age 50+, 800,000 THB or income, insurance, TM.7 extension, 90-day reporting and common mistakes for Phuket property owners.
Property in Thailand for retirees: visas, income and what matters after 50
How retirees should choose property in Thailand: visas after 50, freehold vs leasehold, healthcare, budget and rental pool income. Guide and FAQ.
Thailand Scraps Plan to End Visa-Free Entry for India After a 20% Drop in Arrivals — What It Signals for the Phuket Market
Thailand dropped its plan to end visa-free entry for India after arrivals fell nearly 20%. What this reversal means for Phuket property investors.
Market News: Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stay From 60 to 30 Days From 15 July — What It Means If You Are Eyeing Phuket
Thailand cuts visa-free entry from 60 to 30 days for Russians and ~90 countries. Extend once for 1,900 baht; old stamps stay valid. Buyer impact.
Living in Phuket on $1000 a Month: Is It Realistic in 2026
Can you live in Phuket on $1000 a month in 2026? An honest budget breakdown by category, who it actually works for, and the main pitfalls.
Food Costs in Phuket 2026: Markets, Cafés, Delivery — Real Prices
How much food really costs in Phuket: markets and street food, supermarkets, Thai cafés and tourist restaurants, delivery apps. Three budget scenarios for 2026.
Utility Bills in Phuket 2026: Electricity, Water, Internet — Real Numbers
What utilities really cost in Phuket: electricity and water tariffs, internet and mobile, landlord markups, and how eco-certification cuts your bills.
Family Budget with Kids in Phuket: How Much You Need in 2026
How much a family with kids spends in Phuket: housing, school, food, transport and insurance. Three budget scenarios — minimal to premium, broken down by category.
Cost of Living in Thailand for a Single Person: How Much You Need in 2026
How much a single expat spends in Thailand: housing, food, transport, insurance and visa. Three budget scenarios — minimal to premium, Phuket/Bangkok/Chiang Mai.
Cost of Living: Phuket vs Bangkok — A Detailed Budget Comparison for 2026
Is Phuket more expensive than Bangkok? Yes, by 10–20% overall: rent, food, transport and family budgets compared line by line, with Numbeo data for 2026.
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
Average rent in Thailand is $550-700/month for a 1BR - from $350 in Chiang Mai to $1,500 in Phuket. Full breakdown by city and property type.
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.