Country guide
Thailand
Affordable, warm and traveller-friendly, with improving long-stay options for remote workers and retirees.
- Currency:
- THB
- Capital:
- Bangkok
What to know
First Day
Your first 24 hours: SIM, cash, transport and emergency numbers.
Coming soonVisa
60 days visa-free, extendable; the new DTV gives remote workers up to 180 days per entry.
Updated 2d agoLearn moreResidency
Permanent residency is rare and capped; most long-stayers cycle long-stay visas.
Updated 1d agoLearn moreProperty
Foreigners can own condos but not land — a common workaround is a long lease.
Updated 1d agoLearn moreTaxes
Progressive tax up to 35%; tax residency triggers at 180 days in a year.
Updated 1d agoLearn moreHealthcare
Strong, cheap private hospitals; public care isn't open to most foreigners.
Updated 1d agoLearn moreInsurance
Health cover is required for several long-stay visas; private plans are inexpensive.
Updated 2d agoLearn moreBanking
Opening an account as a foreigner is possible but often needs a long-stay visa.
Updated 1d agoLearn more