Moving to Thailand | Tips for Relocating | Things to Consider Before Moving

[@robertnagel9041]

Thank you for sharing your experience. It is very helpful. I hope you and your family have a happy and healthy new year.

[@TheNarrowGate]

Thank you 🙏

[@Picklenicksasianadventures]

I fell off my motorbike once and went to hospital without insurance. All they did was dress the wound (no stitches) on my elbow and do 2 xrays on my hand. The cost came to about 3-4k baht which is about $70-100. ....Some people get billed 16k for nasty accidents....I would recommend getting insurance.

[@irishpete5472]

Excellent overview

[@williambruce2321]

Very helpful. This is information that anyone moving to this area of the world would love to have prior to relocating. Thanks Tony and Kendall.

[@TheNarrowGate]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anna_m59]

Just love this Chanel…I already contacted Nico for visa info and he is very helpful.

[@peoplepoweredpress98]

One of the best videos I’ve seen!!

[@TheNarrowGate]

Thank you very much! ❤️🙏🇹🇭

[@DominanteMegaLit]

Such an invaluable information! I thank you so much for the brilliant summary! Chiang Mai Nak Muay '23! Let's Goooooo! 💪😬

[@ChiangMaiThaiVideoVlog]

There are some good tips. I think many people can benefit from this information, Tony.

[@LifebyDe]

Thank you.🙏

[@Mark-yo5ue]

Solid advice. I was not aware of the Google voice option. Sounds like a practical and inexpensive method to continue to use a US phone line. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheNarrowGate]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tuantongrujiraviriyapinyo2856]

you are very good bring up the subject that idint thing about thx

[@vanessayim4929]

Yes, enjoy all the thoroughly details from both of you Tony & Kendall. Thank you so much!

[@darp007]

Ribs for coke. That's hilarious LOL! Thanks for the great Videos which are interesting and informative at the same time. I love Chiang Mai. Hopefully I'll make it some day as I have some friends in Mae Malai that I'd love to meet as its been a long time. Khob Khun mak mak Tony and do keep posting more videos!

[@TheNarrowGate]

Thank you very much! 🙏🇹🇭👍

[@stuartcoutts3898]

Thanks

[@TheNarrowGate]

Thank you very much!!!

[@americatalkliveLA]

Recently stumbled across your channel and love it. An older friend of mine is visiting for the 1st time and is looking for mid range accommodations with access to street food and culture without the bustle. What area would you suggest?

[@TheNarrowGate]

Doi Saket

[@kurt755]

whats the translation app where you can take an image of a Thai sign and it translate it to you in english?

[@TheNarrowGate]

Google translate does that. 😊👍🇹🇭

[@TheNarrowGate]

Click on camera on the app

[@channawijenayake4648]

Thank you very much for another great video, Tony! As an American living in Chiang Mai, what do you miss the most when it comes to food? I know you mentioned sodas like Dr Pepper and stuff before. How about for food or snacks?

[@TheNarrowGate]

We can find most everything here. Just little things like certain name brands you may not find.

[@forever_summer672]

Thank you so much for this information! My husband and I are seriously considering moving to Thailand from the US. We are tired of the culture here, and at the rate things are going we will never be able to retire. With that being said, we don’t want to be in a really remote area (where we have access to stores and food) but also don’t want to live in a big city. Any areas you would recommend?

[@TheNarrowGate]

What part of Thailand? Northern or Southern?

[@forever_summer672]

@@TheNarrowGate Northern! Love the coast but I imagine it’s a lot more humid 😅

[@stevebossman1701]

Love the channel. I love smoking meats. Are there plenty of meat selections there?

[@TheNarrowGate]

There are. Quality beef you will pay a premium for, but you can get good pork cuts, fairly easy.

[@MountainTiger1111]

Thank you Tony! Great information especially about Chiang Mai, my area of interest. My cousin been there like ten times, he had a girlfriend from there which he met here in the States and lived with her here for like 5-6 years. He is moving there in June, early retirement. And sparked my interest since me too early retiring at the end of the year. Planning to check it out perhaps later in the year. I am pro soccer coach for the youth levels. I am thinking if I move there maybe to volunteer to help lil bit with youth soccer . My cuz said soccer is pretty popular so I figure I can help with 35 years of coaching behind me. Reason I am thinking Chaing Mai is all the reasons you mentioning on video but the most important is the math. A lot more affordable there,bc in America is almost impossible to retire and live comfortable life 🤷‍♂️. Thank you 🙏🏾 Tony F

[@TheNarrowGate]

Your skills can definitely be used here. 🇹🇭

[@MountainTiger1111]

@@TheNarrowGate 😁 that's what my cuz said ,we're not bad in soccer for gringos 🤪, at least we don't suck anymore and make to the world cups, I coached several of the players. Also what's important to me is being close to Nepal. I like mountaineering, I'll keep doing treks there and those mountains look perfect for training. Dude I live in Clearwater Florida , Tampa Bay, it is as flat as fudge here and hot too. I tell ya Chiang Mai is perfect for me in many ways but only way to know is to put feet on the ground.

[@wxmath]

Thanks for the great info. I have a question regarding using Google voice to port my US phone number. My phone is old and I could either buy a new one in the US before I move and do what you recommend using Google voice. Or, could I wait to buy a new one in Thailand and do the same thing? I'm looking at getting the Samsung S-23 either way and maybe it is cheaper in Thailand? Appreciate your thoughts on this. Thanks!

[@TheNarrowGate]

Make sure to read the rules for porting on Google voice. It's been two years since we did it ourselves.

[@wxmath]

@@TheNarrowGate Will do, thanks!

[@anna_m59]

I always was thought keep your passport in hotel and carry a copy only.

[@TheNarrowGate]

Per the Thai law, a foreigner must always have their passport on them. If not, you can be subject to a 500 but fine. Do most foreigners carry their passport, no :-).

[@anna_m59]

@@TheNarrowGate oh no.. we don’t want break the law. In Europe and many country they recommend leave behind and just have the copy. Thanks for clarify that.

[@pfb161]

Get a Thai driver's licence (car or motorcycle) covers the ID requirements, no need for Passport. Same for Domestic flights.

[@tuantongrujiraviriyapinyo2856]

if i have US pastport i do not visa right they will let me stay 45 day in THAILAND

[@TheNarrowGate]

th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/thai-visas-americans/#:~:text=The%20tourist%20visa%20must%20generally,no%20longer%20than%2090%20days.

[@sammygoh]

Thank you for your videos. Just wondering have you thought for applying the Elite Visa instead of the retirement visa in Thailand. It seems like the 90 day check visa rule can be kinda of a pain. Any thoughts much appreciated.

[@TheNarrowGate]

🇹🇭 is too expensive for me. It may work for some. Asist Thai visa goes to 90 checks in my behalf. 🇹🇭

[@pfb161]

I think 90 day reporting is still required for Elite. Yes Elite do it for you, but it's still a thing.

[@Mark-yo5ue]

@@pfb161 yes, correct 90 day reporting is required for Elite. The long term visa that can be obtained through The Thailand Board of Investment has a one year reporting requirement, so could be better if you qualify for such a visa.

[@somjitkay8677]

I will move there can I contact you for information thank

[@TheNarrowGate]

Of course. 👍

[@TraderMigs]

You are a phenomenal resource. Thanks for this information. I have a $2,100 tax-free monthly check for life. Sounds like it would go a long way in Chiang Mai. Single and no kids. I hope so Any suggestions?

[@TheNarrowGate]

That should be good for an individual. 👍🇹🇭🙏

[@TraderMigs]

@@TheNarrowGate 🙏🏾 Thank you.