Before you actually get hold of the property you want, you still have to pay for it. You will not be able to just get hold of it without paying anything, both to the seller and the government through taxes. Even if you already have the purchasing power at hand, ready to be... READ MORE

We have had our law office in Chiang Mai for more than 9 years and over the years it has built a reputation in  the expat community second to none. The Chiang Mai law office has also been involved in some high profile matters which was aired on US television notably MSNBC with... READ MORE

If your are wanting to retire in Chiang Mai then the retirement visa is the visa you are going to need to have for this to occur. We have written about living in Chiang Mai on this website so you can see the options and what is available in Chiang Mai for you. Also noted was the... READ MORE

This is a difficult question to answer as it depends on what your intentions are in Chiang Mai. What most expats do is to rent for 2-3 years then buy the condo in Chiang Mai. They then rent another smaller condo in Bangkok or Pattaya where they go if they need entertainment and... READ MORE

If have have retire in Chiang Mai and are now wanting to get married then you need to know a few things when you compare the marriage visa and retirement visa in Thailand. Each comes with its benefits and downsides. This is a basic look at the visas compared and also what remains... READ MORE

Many expatriates decide to make Thailand their retirement home as the cost of living is cheaper, medical assistance if first class and there are numerous private world class hospital in Thailand and all at a fraction of the cost compared to Spain or Costa Rica which is the normal... READ MORE