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Relocation Support & Practical Guidance

Move to Thailand
without the chaos.

Hands-on relocation support, verified visa guides, and interactive planning tools from a team living and operating in Bangkok full-time.

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10+ Years
Operating in Bangkok
500+
Expats Relocated
100%
In-House Local Team
First-Party Planning Tools

Figure out your budget, location, and visa before you fly.

Use our free interactive calculators and comparison tools to get verified figures and avoid expensive trial-and-error.

Calculator

Cost of Living Calculator

Calculate your real monthly expenses across Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and other regions based on housing, healthcare, dining, and lifestyle choices.

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Location Guide

Where to Live in Thailand

Compare Thailand’s primary expat cities by rental rates, transit access, hospital infrastructure, lifestyle match, and active expat communities.

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Visa Selector

Thailand Visa Comparison

Clear breakdown of DTV, LTR, Retirement, Non-B, and Elite options. Understand required bank balances, tax rules, work permissions, and renewal cycles.

Find Your Visa →
Why Thailand Starter Kit

Most relocation services stop at the visa.

A visa stamp gets you across immigration. Getting properly settled requires bank accounts, fair lease terms, and ongoing compliance.

01

Current, Tested Rules

Thai immigration, banking policies, and rental norms change without notice. Our team handles local paperwork weekly, not from a guide written years ago.

02

With You in the First 90 Days

The critical window is your first three months. That is when bank accounts must open, leases are signed, and TM30 deadlines must be met on time.

03

No Outsourced Advice

You talk directly to long-term expat founders and Thai administrative specialists based in Bangkok, never an offshore call center.

Choose Your Level of Support

Straightforward, transparent pricing.

Start with a focused 1-on-1 strategy call or let us manage your arrival and in-country setup in Bangkok.

Online Consultation
US$100
1-hour private consultation and personalized roadmap before booking flights.
  • ✓ 1-hour private video consultation
  • ✓ Personalized visa suitability review
  • ✓ Neighborhood and budget breakdown
  • ✓ Written post-call action roadmap
  • ✓ Thailand setup e-book included
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Most Popular
30-Day Relocation
US$1,200
Complete arrival management from airport pickup to bank accounts and housing.
  • ✓ 1-hour pre-arrival planning session
  • ✓ Visa application & document review
  • ✓ Private airport pickup upon arrival
  • ✓ 1-year unlimited data SIM card
  • ✓ Thai bank account opening assistance
  • ✓ TM30 registration & lease review
  • ✓ 30 days direct hotline support
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90-Day Worry-Free
US$2,500
Full first-quarter support through your initial 90-day report and renewal cycle.
  • ✓ Everything in the 30-Day package
  • ✓ 90 days active in-country support
  • ✓ First 90-day reporting handled
  • ✓ Thai driving license assistance
  • ✓ Tax coordination with trusted partners
  • ✓ 1 full year of follow-up guidance
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Higher-tier packages currently focus on Bangkok moves. Contact us to discuss other provinces. Package fees cover Thailand Starter Kit services; official government visa application fees are paid separately to Thai Immigration.

Setup Breakdown

Everything needed to get settled properly.

We handle the practical details that save you weeks of confusion and prevent costly mistakes.

Visa Guidance

We match you to the right long-term visa (DTV, LTR, Retirement, Non-B) and verify all supporting documents before filing.

Bank Account Opening

No wasted branch visits. We work with expat-friendly bank branches to get your savings account and mobile banking activated.

Condo Search & Lease Checks

Avoid unfair landlord clauses and lost deposits. We recommend suitable neighborhoods and review lease terms before you sign.

TM30 & 90-Day Reports

Stay on top of mandatory address reporting and immigration extensions without missing deadlines or facing administrative fines.

Healthcare & Insurance

Independent guidance on local hospitals and medical insurance plans with proven track records for claims and direct billing.

Thai Driving License

Clear document preparation and appointment planning for obtaining or converting your driver’s license at local transport offices.

On-The-Ground Expertise

The team behind Thailand Starter Kit.

We are long-term expats and Bangkok natives who have navigated every step of living, working, and running businesses in Thailand for over a decade.

Karsten Aichholz

Karsten Aichholz

Founder

German entrepreneur with 15+ years in Thailand. Built tech businesses in Bangkok under BOI promotion, taught at Bangkok University, and founded Thailand Starter Kit.

Saran Lhawpongsawad

Saran Lhawpongsawad

Project Manager

Bangkok native with international work experience in the US and Japan. Manages relocation operations and provides direct guidance on Thai legal and property matters.

Patrick Limcaco

Patrick Limcaco

Senior Editor

Expat based in Bangkok since 2014. Leads editorial fact-checking, tracking updates to visa policies, cost of living metrics, and rental regulations across Thailand.

Phoebe Storm

Phoebe Storm

Content Manager

Australian with 20+ years in Asia and 5+ years in Thailand. Specializes in housing research, neighborhood lifestyle comparisons, and family relocation planning.

Tyler Scott

Tyler Scott

Technical Lead

Canadian expat living in Thailand since 2009. Builds and maintains our interactive cost of living and relocation planning calculators.

Anchalee Koboon

Anchalee Koboon

Web & Operations Administrator

Thailand native ensuring all relocation checklists, community directories, and guides remain structured, accurate, and up-to-date.

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