We have been holidaying in Thailand twice a year for some time. We have visited many parts of Thailand and the decision to move here really was a no-brainer.
Once we had decided he rest was relatively easy. We found a unit to rent in Phuket for a fraction of the cost of one in Australia. We will live in Phuket for the first 6 monhs while aw take a Thai Language course. After that, who knows? we may spend several months in various parts of Thailand while we decide!
The Visa Maze was tricky. For the first 6 months we will have student Visas. After that we evidently need to return to Australia to obtain 3 month visas from the Thai Embassy, which we will convert to Retirement Visas on return to Thailand! This of course may change as Regulations alter from time to time.
We arrive in Thailand in early Aril and would love to meet and get to know other Expats as we settle in!