Your first 90 days in Thailand,
handled.
Most people spend months researching their Thailand move and still get caught out. Wrong visa, bank account rejections, a lease in the wrong neighborhood. We have helped hundreds of expats avoid these mistakes. Getting properly settled takes longer than people expect. We make that part shorter.
Which visa do I actually need? LTR, Elite, DTV, Non-B, retirement. The options keep expanding, each with different requirements and renewal conditions. Picking the wrong one is an expensive mistake to fix.
Can I even open a bank account? Thai banks apply requirements inconsistently for foreigners. Most expats visit multiple branches before finding one that helps, and often still arrive with the wrong documents.
Where should I actually live? Bangkok alone has dozens of distinct neighborhoods. What works for a retiree often does not work for a remote worker. Facebook groups will give you five different answers to the same question.
What paperwork comes after arrival? TM30 filings, 90-day reports, address registration. The bureaucracy does not stop once you land. Most expats discover these requirements only after missing a deadline.
Most relocation services
stop at the visa.
The internet is full of Thailand relocation advice. Most of it is contradictory, outdated, or written by people who left years ago. By the time you arrive, you are still not sure what you are doing.
- 01We know what is current
Thailand’s immigration rules, banking requirements, and rental market change regularly. Our team lives here full-time. We are not working from a guide last updated three years ago.
- 02We are here through the hard part
The tricky part is not the flight. It is the first 30 to 90 days: documents sorted, accounts opened, lease signed without getting taken advantage of. That is when we are most useful.
- 03We cover the whole setup
A visa gets you into the country. It does not open your bank account, find you an apartment, or explain what TM30 means. We help with the full picture, not just the part that sounds official.
- ✕ Handle the visa, then disappear
- ✕ Outsource your questions to third parties with no local knowledge
- ✕ Give the same generic advice regardless of your situation
- ✕ No ongoing support after the paperwork is filed
- ✕ No accountability when the process hits a snag
- ✕ Written guides from people who have not lived here recently
- ✕ Nothing beyond immigration. Your move is your problem.
The full setup, not just the visa.
Getting the visa is step one. Here is what comes after, and what we help you get right.
Visa Guidance
We match you to the right visa for your situation, explain the actual requirements, and help you avoid the mistakes that mean starting over.
Bank Account Setup
We know which banks work with expats, what documents you actually need, and how to avoid wasted trips to the wrong branch.
Finding a Condo
We help you understand which areas suit your lifestyle, what a fair price looks like, and what to check in a lease before you sign.
SIM & Apps Setup
The right SIM plan and the apps you will actually use, sorted before you need them rather than after you are already stuck.
Healthcare & Insurance
Which hospitals are close by, which insurance providers pay out reliably, and what a basic health setup actually costs in practice.
TM30 & 90-Day Reports
Most expats miss their first report because they did not know it existed. We walk you through the requirements so your stay does not start with a fine.
Airport Pickup
Someone who knows the city and the traffic, and can answer your first-day questions on the way in. Day one goes better than you would expect.
Thai Driving License
Converting a foreign license or getting a Thai one requires specific documents and a specific process. We tell you exactly what to bring and where to go.
Pets & Schools
Pet import requirements are strict and the lead time is long. School quality varies by area. We give you an honest picture of what each involves.
Do it alone, or do it with us.
The same move, two very different first months. Here is what changes when you have someone who has done it before.
Doing it on your own
- ✕ Hours of conflicting, outdated forum advice
- ✕ Multiple bank branch visits, often turned away
- ✕ Guessing the right neighborhood from listings
- ✕ Missing TM30 and 90-day deadlines you did not know about
- ✕ Figuring out day one jet-lagged and alone
- ✕ No one to ask when something goes wrong
- ✕ Weeks or months before you feel settled
With Thailand Starter Kit
- ✓ The right visa, matched to your situation
- ✓ The right bank branch and documents, sorted
- ✓ Neighborhood advice based on how you will actually live
- ✓ Reporting tracked and explained, no surprises
- ✓ Airport pickup and a guided first week
- ✓ Direct access to people who have done it before
- ✓ Settled in weeks, not months
Simple, transparent pricing.
Pick the level of support that matches your move. You can always start with the free guides and upgrade from there.
Free Resources
For people who prefer to research independently and have the time to piece it together themselves.
- Detailed Thailand relocation guides
- Visa information & comparisons
- Cost of living resources
- Housing & healthcare advice
- Banking & transportation articles
- Practical expat tips
Online Consultation
One focused hour that answers your specific questions and gives you a clear, personalised plan before you arrive.
- 1-hour private consultation
- Personalised visa guidance
- Where to live discussion
- Custom relocation plan
- Written follow-up summary
- Thailand setup e-book
30-Day Relocation
Hands-on support from before you land through your first month settled. The most practical option for most people.
- 1-hour pre-arrival consultation
- Visa guidance & TDAC assistance
- Airport pickup on arrival
- 1-year unlimited SIM card
- TM30 & bank account setup
- Condo & property viewings
- Healthcare & insurance guidance
- 30 days direct support + hotline
90-Day Worry-Free
For those making a serious long-term commitment who want support through the full first quarter, including the first visa renewal cycle.
- Everything in 30-Day package
- 90 days of active support
- 1 full year of follow-up support
- First 90-day reporting assistance
- Visa renewal guidance
- Thai driving licence support
- Tax coordination (trusted partners)
- School & family guidance
Higher-tier packages currently focus on Bangkok. Contact us to discuss other locations.
Package prices cover Thailand Starter Kit’s services only. Thai government and visa application fees are set by immigration and paid separately. These vary by visa: a retirement extension currently carries a THB1,900 government fee, a DTV THB10,000, and an LTR THB50,000.
Right for some.
Not right for all.
This service is designed for people making a genuine long-term move. If most of these apply to you, we are probably a good fit.
- Planning to stay for at least a year, not just testing it out
- Navigating Thai immigration and bureaucracy for the first time
- Do not have months to spend piecing the setup together yourself
- Want to avoid expensive mistakes before you make them
- Frustrated by conflicting, outdated advice online
- Value getting things right over getting things cheapest
- Moving as a retiree, remote worker, entrepreneur, or family
- Would rather ask someone who has been through it than guess
“What is the real cost of doing this alone?”
- Wrong visa choiceThailand’s immigration options have expanded significantly in recent years. A wrong choice can mean a border run, a fine, or restarting the process from scratch.
- Renting in the wrong areaBangkok has areas that look similar online and feel completely different to live in. A 12-month lease in the wrong neighborhood is an expensive way to learn this.
- Bank account rejectionsThai banks apply requirements inconsistently. Most expats visit multiple branches before finding one that works, often with the wrong documents anyway.
- Poor insurance coverageInsurance quality varies considerably. Some providers are slow to pay out, exclude conditions in ways that are not obvious, or have hospital networks that do not cover the better facilities.
- Paperwork you did not know aboutTM30 and 90-day reporting requirements catch most new expats off guard. The fines are small individually. The hassle of sorting them out while still getting settled adds up fast.
What working with us actually looks like.
From your first conversation to your first 90 days settled, here is how the process works.
Before you arrive: We start with a consultation to understand your situation, recommend the right visa, and put together a clear plan for your first weeks. No generic checklists.
When you land: We meet you at the airport, get you to your accommodation, and start working through the practical setup. Bank account, SIM card, TM30, and everything the first week requires.
As you settle in: You have direct access to us throughout your support period. Questions get answered quickly, problems get solved before they become expensive, and you are never left guessing.
The team who helps you settle.
Long-term expats and Bangkok natives who have navigated every step of living, working, and running businesses in Thailand for over a decade.
German entrepreneur with 15+ years in Thailand. Built tech businesses in Bangkok under BOI promotion, taught at Bangkok University, and founded Thailand Starter Kit.
Bangkok native with international work experience in the US and Japan. Manages relocation operations and provides direct guidance on Thai legal and property matters.
Expat based in Bangkok since 2014. Leads editorial fact-checking, tracking updates to visa policies, cost of living metrics, and rental regulations across Thailand.
Australian with 20+ years in Asia and 5+ years in Thailand. Specializes in housing research, neighborhood lifestyle comparisons, and family relocation planning.
Canadian expat living in Thailand since 2009. Builds and maintains our interactive cost of living and relocation planning calculators.
Thailand native ensuring all relocation checklists, community directories, and guides remain structured, accurate, and up-to-date.
Before you get in touch.
The things people usually want to know before booking.
Which locations do you cover?
Our full relocation packages currently focus on Bangkok, where our team is based. The online consultation works wherever you are moving. If you are heading to another province, get in touch and we will tell you honestly what we can and cannot help with.
Do the package prices include government visa fees?
No. Package prices cover Thailand Starter Kit’s services only. Thai government and visa application fees are set by immigration and paid separately, and they vary by visa: a retirement extension currently carries a THB1,900 government fee, a DTV THB10,000, and an LTR THB50,000.
I am not sure which package I need. Where do I start?
Start with the US$100 online consultation. In one focused hour we go through your situation, recommend the right visa, and give you a clear plan. If you decide to go further, you already have a head start.
Can I start with the free guides and upgrade later?
Yes. Many people begin with our free guides and tools, then bring us in when they want hands-on help. You can move up a level whenever it makes sense for your move.
How far ahead should I book?
A few weeks before you arrive is ideal, so we can sort visa and pre-arrival planning without rushing. We can often help at shorter notice too — just tell us your timeline.
Do you help families and people moving with pets?
Yes. The 90-Day Worry-Free package includes school and family guidance, and we can advise on pet import requirements, which are strict and need a long lead time.
Thailand is worth
doing properly.
The cost of living is low, the food is excellent, and the expat community is larger than most people expect. Most people who make the move do not regret it. They regret how long they waited, or the months spent fixing avoidable problems after arriving.