Before we moved to Thailand, we thought we had everything figured out.

We did not! Everything got complicated quickly with visas, finances, banking and we made a lot of costly mistakes early on.

It was super stressful and involved a lot of frustration and more than a few tears. But because of that, you now can:

  • Stop second-guessing your research
  • Get clear on your plan and next steps
  • Catch the common mistakes people make
  • Decide whether this move genuinely works for your situation before you go further

If you’re serious about moving to Thailand, this is where to start.

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By the end of our guide, you’ll have a clearer picture of:

✅ How visas actually work — without risky shortcuts

✅ What living in Thailand is like beyond the holiday version

✅ The common mistakes people make early on

✅ What things really cost (and where people underestimate)

✅ Whether this move realistically works for you

Why this matters

Most people don’t realise what they’ve missed until after they’ve already moved —
when it’s more expensive, more stressful, and harder to fix.

We made expensive mistakes:

  • underestimating real costs (visas, banks, US number issues)
  • dealing with avoidable problems (health insurance mistakes!)
  • figuring things out the hard way (we didn’t have this guide!)

Who this is for

  • you’re seriously considering moving to Thailand
  • you want to understand it properly before making decisions
  • you don’t want to rely on old Reddit threads or Youtubers who have only been here a month!
  • you’d rather plan it right than fix mistakes later

Who this is NOT for

  • people looking for “Thailand on $1,000” content
  • anyone planning to just figure it out when they arrive
  • those looking for visa loopholes or trying to do illegal ‘border runs’
  • short-term travellers or tourists

Meet Steffi & Jason

We’re a UK/US couple who have lived in Bangkok for 9+ years. I’m a teacher and Jason is a remote worker and we are on a mission to help people move to Thailand, with a lot less stress than we had.

Between us, we’ve:

  • moved to Thailand in different ways (teaching + remote work)
  • lived on different budgets
  • dealt with visas, banking issues, healthcare, and real life here

This guide is based on our extensive experience and our many mistakes!

Meet Jason and Steffi


Our Move to Thailand and Thrive guide is a great place for beginners to start. It will give you clear next steps, including saving money.

No. We share practical guidance based on our experience living in Thailand and the visa experiences we have had. Our products are not legal advice. You’re responsible for confirming requirements for your specific situation.

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