{"id":21351,"date":"2022-11-21T04:05:27","date_gmt":"2022-11-21T04:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaielite-express.com\/?p=21351"},"modified":"2023-06-13T10:28:26","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T10:28:26","slug":"do-you-want-to-live-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaielite-express.com\/ja\/do-you-want-to-live-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"\u30bf\u30a4\u306b\u4f4f\u307f\u305f\u3044\u3067\u3059\u304b\uff1f\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u30bf\u30a4\u306f\u5916\u56fd\u4eba\u304c\u50cd\u3044\u305f\u308a\u3001\u9000\u8077\u3057\u305f\u308a\u3059\u308b\u305f\u3081\u306b\u975e\u5e38\u306b\u4eba\u6c17\u306e\u3042\u308b\u76ee\u7684\u5730\u306b\u306a\u3063\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002\u5c02\u9580\u5bb6\u306e\u63a8\u5b9a\u3067\u306f\u3001\u4f55\u5341\u4e07\u4eba\u3082\u306e\u897f\u6d0b\u4eba\u304c\u3053\u306e\u56fd\u3067\u751f\u6d3b\u3057\u3001\u50cd\u3044\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":21362,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,10],"tags":[7,17],"class_list":["post-21351","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-residency-program","category-privileges","tag-thai-elite-visa","tag-thailand-elite"],"acf":{"sub_title":"A Step-by-Step Guide to Live in Thailand (2023)","First_Image":21362,"First Paragraph":"<h2>(Content updated January 31, 2023)<\/h2>\r\n<h2>Guide to live in Thailand<\/h2>\r\nThailand has become a hugely popular destination for foreigners in which to work or retire.\u00a0 Expert estimates say that hundreds of thousands of westerners are living and working in the country.\r\n<h2><strong>Can foreigners live in Thailand?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe UK Institute for Public Policy Research published a recent study that calculated there were between 40,000 and 50,000 United Kingdom citizens residing in Thailand.\r\n<h2><strong>Do many Americans or Australians want to live in Thailand? <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nOther studies estimate similar levels of Americans, Australians and Canadians, plus large populations from other European countries, New Zealand, as well as the Near and Middle East and India.\r\n\r\nThailand is popular for many reasons. \u00a0\u00a0The weather is excellent, rarely falling below 30\u00b0C or 86\u00b0F in Bangkok.\r\n<h2><strong>How much do you need to live comfortably in Thailand?\u00a0 What is the average cost of living?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe cost of living is a fraction of that in Europe or America.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/livingcost.org\/cost\/thailand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Livingcost.org<\/a> calculates that it is about a third of the United States, with rent only one quarter. \u00a0So, with USD 25,000 a year you can create a lifestyle that would probably cost you USD 80,000 stateside or close to AUD 120,000 in Australia (based on exchange rates at time of writing).\r\n<h2><strong>How to live cheaply in Thailand?\u00a0 Where is the best place to live in Thailand?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nMany people can therefore afford a much more luxurious standard of living in the capital, Bangkok, and still save money. \u00a0Some aim to get the cost of living even lower.\u00a0 They reside in one of the provincial centres where rent is even less, as are many other living expenses.","Second_Image":21361,"second_paragraph":"<h2><strong>Is it dangerous for foreigners to live in Thailand?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThailand is regarded as a very safe country.\u00a0 Medical care is good and comparatively inexpensive, as is public transport and infrastructure in Bangkok.\u00a0 Foreign residents have plenty to do, with huge numbers of first-class golf courses, water sports and resorts, mountain get aways in the north, large numbers of restaurants of all cuisines and shopping malls with every conceivable luxury brand.\r\n\r\nMany foreigners want to live and work in Thailand long term, not surprisingly.\u00a0 As a result there are large expatriate communities, which makes it easier in many ways for newcomers.\r\n\r\nA large group of long term foreign residents see one particular visa type, unique to Thailand, as the path of choice.\u00a0 It is called the Thailand Elite-Visa.\u00a0 \u00a0The Thailand Elite-Visa is a long-term visa categorized as PE or Privileged Entry by Thai Immigration.\r\n<h2><strong>Can you live permanently in Thailand?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe visa gives the recipient a 5-year renewable multiple entry.\u00a0 It allows them to have residency in Thailand, along with a number of other benefits, for between 5 and 20 years, depending on the option chosen, in return for a membership fee that starts at THB 600,000 (USD 16,800 at the time of writing).\r\n\r\nThailand Elite Members receive a number of exclusive privileges.\u00a0 They get fast track immigration and passport checking when they arrive in Thailand or depart. \u00a0Some Thai Elite member levels also get complimentary limousine travel to and from the airport and use of an airport guest lounge.\r\n\r\nOne of the most valued privileges is the government concierge service.\u00a0 Members of Thailand Elite can use this for business networking and immigration services; as well as to help obtain a local driver\u2019s license and a foreign currency or local bank account.\u00a0 They are also not required to have medical insurance.\r\n\r\nThailand Elite-Visa holders, in addition, get special discounts at selected partners.\u00a0 This includes duty-free shops, shopping malls, hotels and some restaurants.\r\n<h2><strong>What are the requirements to live in Thailand?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nIf you want to live in Thailand with the Thailand Elite-Visa, the step-by-step application process is as follows.\r\n\r\nStep One, foreigners applying for membership must first decide which of several versions of the Thailand Elite-Visa they want.\r\n\r\nStep Two, they must ensure they have the requisite fee for that version.\r\n\r\nStep Three, they must meet several, not especially difficult legal requirements.\u00a0 For example, they cannot be the subject of bankruptcy proceedings.\r\n\r\nStep Four, they must then fill in the application.\u00a0 If everything is in order, the whole process takes about 45 days.\r\n\r\nStep Five, they can then collect the visa when arriving on their next international flight, at a Thai Consulate overseas, or from the Immigration Department in Bangkok.\r\n\r\nUnlike some visas, the Thailand Elite-Visa allows holders to work.\r\n<h2><strong>Is it hard to retire in Thailand?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\u201cThailand is a wonderful country in which to live for retirees, digital nomads or people seeking a better lifestyle,\u201d explained Mr.\u00a0Bastien Trelcat, Managing Partner of Harvey Law Group, an international law firm that works on investment and business immigration matters.\r\n\r\n\u201cIt is located in the middle of South East Asia, with more than a dozen countries within a short flight of two or three hours. The standard of living is also extremely attractive with a warm climate, low costs and many entertainment options,\u201d continued Mr. Trelcat.\r\n\r\nHe further advised that, \u201cThere have been some recent revisions to the immigration laws that make it even more attractive as a destination and which have generated a lot of attention in foreign media.\u201d\r\n\r\nMany people who have applied successfully recommend applicants obtain professional advice to ensure they make no mistakes in the process.\r\n\r\nFor nearly a decade, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thaielite-express.com\">Thaielite Express<\/a> has been an authorized General Sales and Services Agent. \u00a0Interested prospects can find the option that best suits them and helps them understand the details in their guide at <a href=\"https:\/\/thaielite-express.com\/\">Thai Elite Visa costs<\/a>, as well as the various benefits.\r\n\r\nYou can also visit their <a href=\"https:\/\/thaielite-express.com\/\">website<\/a> and contact them to ask questions on the Thailand Elite-Visa and Membership, or send your questions directly to them via email. \u00a0They usually reply within 24 hours. 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