GracePhuket
Thai citizen
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Thai
Registration: 10 February 2026
Retirement in Thailand within 3-4 years by paddelia1
Hello everybody,My wife and I consider seriously retiring in Thailand around year 2027-2028.I am reading all kind of information such as the latest official retirement visa information, we are US citizen.For what i can tell, I need a recommandation ...
@paddelia1 @fatandchrisWelcome to both of you! I have been living in Phuket for a few years now and wanted to offer a different perspective from the other replies.I agree with others that Krabi can feel isolated. But if you want beaches, a decent ... Read More
Cost of living in Thailand in 2026
Phuket 2026 cost of living (from someone living here)Accommodation: 1-bed apartment 12,000-20,000 THB/month. Rawai, Kathu cheaper. Beachfront areas pricier.Food: Eating local 150-300 THB/day. Mix of local/western 500-900 THB/day. Groceries ... Read More
How to make friends in Phuket
@mededrep Great attitude! Honestly, for non-drinkers in Phuket, the fitness community is one of the best ways to meet people. Phuket has a really vibrant scene 鈥� Muay Thai camps, CrossFit boxes, yoga studios, and regular gyms are all full of ... Read More
Staying Fit in Phuket: A Complete Guide for Expats & Newcomers
Hello everyone!I've been in Phuket for a while and I keep getting asked about fitness options by newcomers, so here's my summary:Muay Thai 鈥� The obvious one! Rawai and Chalong are the hubs, especially the area around Soi Ta-iad (often called ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi everyone! 馃憢My name is Grace and I've been living in Phuket for a while now. I work in the fitness and wellness space here on the island.Phuket has such an incredible fitness scene, from world class Muay Thai camps to cozy yoga studios and ... Read More