Thinking about moving to Thailand? Whether you’re planning to retire, work remotely, or start a new adventure in the Land of Smiles, preparing well can make your move smoother and stress-free.
The team at Thai Kru is ready to help you. Contact Numfhon or Ericson to get help now.
Numfhon
Ericson
From visa paperwork to finding a place to live, here’s your 10-step checklist to help you get ready before you board your flight — created by Thai Kru, your trusted relocation partner in Thailand.
1. Choose the Right Visa for Your Lifestyle
The first and most important step is choosing the visa that fits your purpose.
Different visas apply for different goals:
Thai Kru Tip: Don’t worry if you’re unsure which visa suits you — our team can assess your situation and recommend the best visa type for your goals.
Once you choose your visa, collect all essential documents in advance. Common items include:
Thai Kru Tip: Document requirements vary — and rules often change. Thai Kru helps clients prepare and submit everything correctly the first time.
Before you move, review your financial setup:
Thai Kru Tip: We can guide you in how to open a local Thai bank account after arrival and connect you with financial advisors familiar with expat needs.
Finding the right home is key to a happy start. Decide whether you’ll rent short-term or long-term.
Thai Kru Tip: Our relocation team helps clients find reliable landlords, trusted agents, and even negotiates leases on your behalf.
Thailand is warm and humid year-round. You don’t need heavy clothes — but don’t forget:
Thai Kru Tip: Essentials like clothing, electronics, and home supplies are easy to buy once you arrive — travel light!
Health insurance is required for certain visa types and strongly recommended for all foreigners.
Thai Kru Tip: We can recommend trusted insurance partners offering expat-friendly policies.
You’ll need a Thai SIM card to stay connected.
Popular providers: AIS, TrueMove H, DTAC.
Most airports and malls sell prepaid or monthly plans for foreigners.
Thai Kru Tip: Our “City Guide” team can help you set up your SIM, banking, and transportation apps right after you arrive.
A little understanding goes a long way!
Thai Kru Tip: We can even pair you with local guides who’ll show you around your new city and help you learn basic Thai phrases.
Thai immigration rules can change — sometimes quickly.
Thai Kru Tip: When you become a Thai Kru client, we notify you of every immigration update that might affect your visa — so you’ll never miss an important change.
Settling into a new country takes time but you don’t have to do it alone.
Join expat groups, attend meetups, and stay in touch with your relocation advisor.
Thai Kru Tip: Our clients get access to ongoing support from immigration questions to daily living advice. When you move with Thai Kru, you gain a local friend who’s always ready to help.
Moving to Thailand doesn’t have to be stressful, not when you have a local team guiding you.
At Thai Kru, we help you every step of the way from visa application to finding your home, setting up local services, and feeling confident in your new life here.
Contact us today and let’s plan your smooth move to Thailand together.
"Thank you Numfhon and the team for advising and helping me through the complete retirement visa process. They’re a friendly polite team you want to keep in your contact list to help you transition into your new Thailand life."
"My consultation went extremely well for me. The staff is knowledgeable and pleasant, and they even provided me with a detailed report outlining the next steps. Highly recommended"
"I just want to share with others whom are considering using them, that Thai Kru is an excellent service. They helped me with my STV visa. They helped me every step of the way. This was during a time where it was quite complex getting any visa in Thailand. During the application process, they were excellent especially regarding answering emails quickly and clearly. If there were any issues regarding the requirements I provided, they would inform me and help correct the issue. They had what seemed to be a perfectionist approach. It was very comforting. Everything went really well and it was hassle free. I also had them help me with my subsequent 90 day extension/report. That also went very well and hassle free. There’s no way I could have managed doing all of these processes on my own this smoothly. I’m very grateful and I continue to use there service till this day for my visa purposes in Thailand. I highly recommend them."
The team at Thai Kru is ready to help you. Contact Numfhon or Ericson to get help now.
Numfhon
Ericson
