Thailand
Best arrival window: November, when the north turns cool and dry. Nomads cluster in Bangkok (Silom and Ari), Chiang Mai (Nimman) and Phuket (Rawai); retirees lean toward Hua Hin, Chiang Mai and Koh Samui. Chiang Mai's burning season (January to April) regularly pushes PM2.5 above 200 µg/m³ (hazardous).
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Visa
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Taxes
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Housing
Rental market, leases, foreign ownership rules.
Healthcare
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Internet
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Safety
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Banking
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Pets
Import rules, vaccination, paperwork.
Transport
Getting around and intercity travel.
Culture
Etiquette, religion, language.
Cost of living
Sample budgets and regional variation.