dtaai-maai wrote: ↑Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:54 am
CWinUK wrote: ↑Mon Jul 26, 2021 2:35 am
So here is my point- the political situation in the UK is now desperate- really scary.
Hi, CWinUK, and welcome to the forum. I left Thailand 4 years ago, so I can't help you with the main part of your question, but I'm curious as to how scary the political situation in the UK would have to be to make you want to bring up your kids in a (pretty unstable) dictatorship. Is this just about Covid? Can you afford private education in Thailand?
Don't feel obliged to answer, I'm not trying to put you on the spot, but an annual family holiday is a long way removed from a permanent move with all that that entails.
While you're waiting, read and learn as much about the Thailand, past and present and you can. There are many videos on you tube, pro and con, about living here; these include locations, cost of living, life styles, etc.
I would recommend learning as much of the language as possible. It takes years to become fluent in Thai and the sooner you begin, the better.
Politically, no one knows what will happen day to day. If you know anything about the history of Thailand, you know that there have about 30 coups since the 1930's and things can change quickly.
Thailand may look like paradise from afar but up close it can be a challenge to live here.
Most of the ex-pats who live here are married to Thai women, who help them navigate the regulatory & communication landscape, both of which can be treacherous.
I don't mean to scare you off, just give you some things to think about in order to be prepared.