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Originally Posted by Flash
I am considering various countries for retirement. Thailand is one of them. The last time I was in Thailand was in 1975 and I'm sure things have changed. I would like to learn as much as I can about it. Things like can I own property, what are the visa/immigration requirements, what is the cost of living like now, where is the best place to live etc.? Is there anyone out there who can help?
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you can own a condo, also a house but not the land it is standing on.Anyway, there is a way of leasing the land for 30 years. I think if you are alone, a long time renting would be the best thing for you. A town house in Chiang Mai, Pattaya or Hua Hin will cost between 5000 and 15000 baht per month. The prices for foodstuff and many other things went up a lot during the last 3 months. But is still much cheaper than in Europe or North America.
Many expats live in Bangkok (for business), the retired one mostly in Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Hua Hin or on Phuket. Staying in Bangkok or Phuket is somewhat more expensive.
If you can prove a monthly income of 65000 baht(about 2000 USD) or more and are over 50 years, its possible to get a 1year visa. This visa is valid for 1 year. Nevertheless you have to cross border every 3 months to get a new stamp in your passport.
I dont know your nationality. The aforementioned suits mostly EC country citizens and from USA/Canada.