Living in Thailand: The Practical Guide for European Retirees
The first guide written by someone who actually lives there, in Surin, Isaan, for over 3 years.
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What’s inside
15 chapters. Practical checklists. Real prices. Real mistakes — and how to avoid them. Everything I wish I’d known before I moved.
Before you leave
- Define your goals and choose your region
- Plan your starting budget
- Essential documents to prepare
Visas and legal status
- Retirement visa, marriage visa, investment visa
- Extensions, renewals, 90-day report
- Classic immigration mistakes — and how to avoid them
Getting settled
- Where to live: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Isaan — pros and cons
- Finding accommodation: rent or buy
- Opening a bank account in Thailand
- Choosing the right health insurance
Daily life
- Real budget by lifestyle: budget, comfortable, premium
- Phone, internet, transport
- Healthcare, pharmacies, hospitals
- Local culture, Thai language basics, building community
Working and managing money from Thailand
- Remote work, freelancing, online income
- International transfers, basic tax considerations
- Wise, PromptPay and essential apps
About the author
I’m Mário Ferreira — retired Portuguese Navy officer, electronics teacher, yacht skipper, and, for the past 3 years, a very happy expat in a small village near Surin, Isaan, with my Thai wife Rinlada.
This guide is my real experience. No copy-paste. No theory. Real numbers, real processes, real surprises.
📅 Publication: 2026. Early-bird price reserved for subscribers.
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