Thailand, a welcoming destination to expats?

Cheryl Moderator

Member since 15 October 2018

CherylModerator16 April 2025 06:40:02

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Hello everyone,

Settling in Thailand, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc.
To help smooth this transition, we invite you to share your experience since you landed in Thailand, whether recently or a long ago:

What was your first impression when you arrived?

Did you face any challenges while integrating? Any advice on how to overcome them?

Are there any support programs, groups or events to help newcomers settle in?

Do you find it easy to make friends or connections with locals and fellow expats?

What makes Thailand a welcoming destination for expats?

Share your insights and experience.

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
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carrollduff44 New member

Member since 04 November 2024

carrollduff44New member25 April 2025 03:24:48

We came to聽 Thailand in 2016 from Hawaii.聽 Many people in Hawaii come to Thailand for medical and dental procedures and a vacation. Landed in Chiang Mai and within a few days met other ex pats and moved into a nice condo.聽 Lived in Chiang Mai 4 years and then moved south to a small town of Thai Meuang (40 miles north of Phuket).聽 It is a beach town and we love it here.

Overall Thailand is a very friendly and welcoming place.聽 Beautiful country and beaches, great weather , good food, friendly people.聽 Do NOT come in as the Ugly American !!聽 If you are friendly and respect the customs and traditions the people are very friendly and helpful.

California4me Contributor

Member since 10 March 2016

California4meContributor25 April 2025 03:57:20

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Hello, can you tell me if the place you are living is popular with tourist because I want to stay out of the tourists areas.聽 I cannot find that name you sent. Can you give me a more complete description.聽 Thank You. We are living in Cha Am since 2013 retired from the US.聽聽Patrick