Retiring in Thailand · for Australians & expats
Retiring in Thailand
Plain-English guides on visas, living costs, healthcare, money, housing and where to live. Every page shows when we last checked it and lists the sources we checked, government first.
Hi, I'm Robert. I'm an Australian taking early retirement and moving my family to Hua Hin. This site is where I write up what I'm learning about visas, money, healthcare and housing, checked against official sources. More about me →
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Visas
Non-O, Non-OA, LTR and Thai spouse visas compared, plus extensions.
5 guides →Cost of Living & Housing
Monthly budgets, renting, condos and foreign ownership rules.
5 guides →Healthcare & Insurance
Hospitals, costs and insurance cover for over-50s.
2 guides →Money & Banking
Thai bank accounts, transfers, pensions and tax basics.
3 guides →Towns & Areas
Hua Hin, Chiang Mai, Pattaya and beyond, compared.
6 guides →Lifestyle & Travel
Day-to-day life, food, golf, Thai culture and language, plus trips and getting around Thailand.
2 guides →Practical Admin
90-day reports, TM30, driving licences and paperwork.
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- Towns & Areas
Retiring in Hua Hin: A Guide for Foreign Retirees
✓ Last checked 22 October 2026 - Cost of Living & Housing
Hua Hin Retirement Budget: Worked Examples in Baht and Your Currency
✓ Last checked 22 October 2026 - Visas
Thailand Retirement Visas: Non-O, Non-OA, LTR & Thai Spouse
✓ Last checked 22 October 2026 - Money & Banking
Thailand Tax on Foreign Income for Australian Retirees (2024+ Rules)
✓ Last checked 22 October 2026 - Healthcare & Insurance
Medicare and Leaving Australia: What You Lose When You Retire to Thailand
✓ Last checked 22 October 2026 - Money & Banking
Sending Money from Australia to Thailand: Banks vs Transfer Services
✓ Last checked 22 October 2026
All guides
- Towns & Areas
A Two-Week Hua Hin Scouting Itinerary for Retirees: What to Check Before You Move
✓ Last checked 25 October 2026
- Visas
Non-OA Retirement Visa from the United States: Step-by-Step e-Visa Application
✓ Last checked 23 October 2026
- Towns & Areas
Living in Hua Hin Without a Car: Songthaew, Grab, Trains and Buses for Retirees
✓ Last checked 23 October 2026 - Lifestyle & Travel
Thai Festivals and Public Holidays: A Year-Round Guide for Expat Retirees (2027 Dates)
✓ Last checked 23 October 2026 - Visas
Long-Stay Thai Visas If You're Under 50: DTV, LTR, Thailand Privilege, Marriage and More
✓ Last checked 23 October 2026 - Lifestyle & Travel
Shopping in Thailand: Supermarkets, Hardware, Electronics and Online Stores for Expat Retirees
✓ Last checked 24 October 2026 - Practical Admin
TM30 Address Notification in Thailand Explained
✓ Last checked 22 October 2026 - Practical Admin
90-Day Reporting in Thailand: Online, In Person and by Post
✓ Last checked 24 October 2026 - Towns & Areas
Where to Live in Hua Hin for Retirees: Khao Takiab vs Central Hua Hin vs Inland Villa Areas
✓ Last checked 22 October 2026 - Towns & Areas
Retiring in Hua Hin: A Guide for Foreign Retirees
✓ Last checked 22 October 2026 - Towns & Areas
Retiring in Chiang Mai: A Guide for Foreign Retirees
✓ Last checked 22 October 2026 - Towns & Areas
Best Places to Retire in Thailand: An Overview and Comparison
✓ Last checked 22 October 2026 - Cost of Living & Housing
Can Foreigners Buy Property in Thailand? The Condo Freehold Quota
✓ Last checked 24 October 2026 - Cost of Living & Housing
Renting in Thailand: Long-Term Leases, Deposits and Scams
✓ Last checked 22 October 2026 - Money & Banking
Sending Money from Australia to Thailand: Banks vs Transfer Services
✓ Last checked 22 October 2026
- Money & Banking
Thailand Tax on Foreign Income for Australian Retirees (2024+ Rules)
✓ Last checked 22 October 2026 - Money & Banking
Opening a Thai Bank Account as a Retiree
✓ Last checked 24 October 2026 - Healthcare & Insurance
Medicare and Leaving Australia: What You Lose When You Retire to Thailand
✓ Last checked 22 October 2026 - Healthcare & Insurance
Health Insurance for the Non-OA Visa: Meeting the US$100,000 Rule
✓ Last checked 22 October 2026 - Cost of Living & Housing
Hua Hin Retirement Budget: Worked Examples in Baht and Your Currency
✓ Last checked 22 October 2026 - Cost of Living & Housing
Can You Retire in Thailand on the Australian Age Pension?
✓ Last checked 22 October 2026 - Cost of Living & Housing
Cost of Living in Thailand for Retirees: Building a Monthly Budget in AUD
✓ Last checked 22 October 2026 - Visas
Retirement Extension in Thailand: 800k Deposit vs 65k Income Method
✓ Last checked 22 October 2026 - Visas
Non-OA Retirement Visa from Australia: Step-by-Step e-Visa Application
✓ Last checked 22 October 2026 - Visas
Thailand Retirement Visas: Non-O, Non-OA, LTR & Thai Spouse
✓ Last checked 22 October 2026
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