Moving to Thailand

Midaz · 2025-09-27T23:31:30+02:00

Discover tips for moving to Thailand in 2026, connect with fellow expats, and explore job opportunities for long-term stays.

Midaz New member

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Hi everyone,

My name is Michael, Aussie citizen of mixed heritage looking to move and live in Thailand in early January 2026. Obviously have put some funds aside for this new adventure but looking to connect in this community to hopefully make friends and find any job opportunities that may arise allowing me to stay long term in Thailand or South East Asia.

Regards

daviddomoney Contributor

Member since 31 January 2025

daviddomoneyContributorToday 00:37:42

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Hi Michael,

Which part of Thailand are you thinking?

Bangkok

daviddomoney Contributor

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daviddomoneyContributorToday 00:40:34

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*Bangkok has the most opportunities although depending on what industry you are looking at you can also look at Phuket, Rayong, Pattaya.

Maybe Chiang Mai also, I expect others can advise based on your industry - what industry are you in?

A lot of manufacturing in Rayong for example I

daviddomoney Contributor

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*I believe.

Midaz New member

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MidazNew memberToday 08:08:57

@daviddomoney

hi David,

Looking to travel around the issan area first then possible settling in hua hin.聽 Nothing concrete yet I know issan areas are potentially a lot cheaper areas to live but I like the idea of beach and mountain landscape and hua hin seems to have both and not too touristy.聽 Where are you located?

Midaz New member

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@daviddomoney

Currently working in social support but have a history working in security and landscaping. I heard very difficult to gain employment in Thailand if you dont have high education or high skills in tech or other similar industries. So for me possible remote work, doing courses in either english teaching, diving instructor or hospitality but open to any ideas from this community.