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7 min read · 7 October 2026
DTV or LTR? The visa and tax rules for working remotely from Thailand changed in 2026. Here is what every foreign retiree needs to know before they arrive.
Updated 1 day ago5 min read · 6 October 2026
Thailand cut visa-free stays to 30 days and tightened visa-run enforcement in September 2026. Here is what changed, what did not, and what retirees should do.
Updated 2 days ago6 min read · 5 October 2026
Age 50, 800,000 THB in a Thai bank, and OIC-approved health insurance. Here are every requirement for the Thailand retirement visa, as at October 2026.
Updated 3 days ago
6 min read · 24 September 2026
800,000 THB in a Thai bank or 65,000 THB/month income. Here is exactly how to prove it, what Pattaya immigration checks, and the mistakes that get applications refused.
Updated 14 days ago7 min read · 24 September 2026
800,000 THB lump sum, 65,000 THB/month income, or a combination. Here is exactly how each method works, what Pattaya immigration checks, and where people go wrong.
Updated 14 days ago5 min read · 3 September 2026
The O-A visa requires 40,000 baht outpatient and 400,000 baht inpatient cover. Here is what that means, what it costs, and what catches people out.
Updated 35 days ago4 min read · 3 September 2026
Thailand's visa-exemption scheme changes from 15 September 2026: visa-free stays are cut from 60 to 30 days, fewer countries qualify, and land-border entries are capped. Here's exactly what changes and what doesn't.
Updated 35 days ago
10 min read · 30 August 2026
Almost everything written about the DTV visa is aimed at digital nomads in their thirties. This is for the 55-year-old asking a different question: can I use this to retire in Pattaya, and should I? Sourced, dated figures for DTV, O-A and O-X, and an honest answer including where DTV is the wrong choice.
Updated 39 days ago8 min read · 13 August 2026
A look at why the DTV visa suits many long-stay expats in Pattaya better than the traditional retirement visa, and where it falls short.
Updated 56 days ago11 min read · 3 September 2026
The DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) launched in May 2025 and has changed everything for digital nomads, freelancers, and remote workers moving to Pattaya. Here's what you need to know to qualify, apply, and live comfortably in Thailand on DTV.
Updated 35 days ago10 min read · 10 September 2026
A clear guide to the Thailand retirement visa for 2026, covering requirements, costs, and the application steps for expats settling in Pattaya.
Updated 28 days ago5 min read · 3 September 2026
If you're planning a long stay in Pattaya in 2025, whether for retirement, remote work, or an extended escape from the 9–5 grind, there have been seve...
Updated 35 days ago7 min read · 3 September 2026
If you’re retiring in Pattaya, your visa and banking setup now move together. Retirement visa in Pattaya 2025 is getting complicated. Thai banks, led...
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