Living in Thailand: The Expat Guide for 2023

Thailand has long been a popular destination for expats, drawing retirees, digital nomads, and many seeking to begin a new life abroad.

Arguably, Thailand is home to a greater number of expats than anywhere else in Asia. The expat community in Thailand has grown to approximately two million foreigners as of 2023.

The majority of foreign citizens living in Thailand are from neighboring countries such as Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia, while others – seeking to escape the stresses of life elsewhere – arrive from all of over the world.

In recent years, the growth of the digital nomad movement has also led to an increase in expats working remotely and choosing to live in Thailand for its affordable cost of living, warm climate, and attractive lifestyle.

Several new visa options, including the ten-year LTR (long-term residence) visa most recently, have made it easier to live in Thailand…