Having stayed for about a few years now here in Thailand, trust me when I say that it was worth it. I am living my dream every single day. Living comfortably and still continue to enjoy what I love to do best, to write and share my experiences with you all. But of course, looking back, it was not quite easy deciding on which country I would love to set my adventurous feet on and I mean, for good.

Here are 5 wonderful tips I’ll be sharing when you are to move in this beautiful country of Thailand:

Knowing and Understanding Thai Culture

We all know that each and every culture is unique and I have been a personal witness to this upon arriving in Thailand. Their National Anthem is sung twice a day all throughout the country and everyone must stop whatever they might be doing and just stand still while it is being played and sung. Of course, as a sign of respect, once you’ve set foot in any homeland, you must abide by their laws and culture as well, no ifs and buts.

Another thing to keep in mind is how they give value to their food. I love food, we all love food. Yes, this is a fact for most of us. But in Thailand, they show love for food by giving value to it. Always leave your table with a clean plate after every meal. Doing so will benefit you as it is considered a big no-no or a vital offense if you have leftovers. As for me, it would also show your appreciation for their cuisines and delicacies.

Deciding where to live in Thailand

Now that you’ve come to understand the culture in Thailand and you greatly feel that this place really is for you, the decision of where exactly to stay and live is the next big and significant thing for you to make. The move to Thailand still is the best decision I have made for myself, and I can say the same thing for my partner. We have had the main control over our own lives and the independence it brings is truly remarkable.

The cost of living here in Thailand is way much cheaper than what we have in the states. It played a big role for us to firmly decide to stay here.

For a couple of years now, we have been staying in Chiang Mai and have only had the best and fabulous years in here. The place has great apartments where you could stay and the people here are wonderful too. Certainly, a beautiful place to live your dreams same as mine.

The cities in Thailand such as Bangkok and Phuket are good options as well. There are bars, plenty of restaurants, good houses/apartments – city center in its best term. If you have kids, you might also consider in these areas since most schools and related amenities are much closer to the center of these cities.

You might also be the kind who prefers to be away from the busy life of a city. There are lots of good and friendly rural areas in here as well.

Learning the language

Moving and living in any new country, especially one with a different language as yours, had been one of the biggest challenges I have encountered during my first few weeks of stay here in Thailand.

I’d say it is a cultural responsibility to somewhat adapt and learn the language of a country you have just moved into. But this doesn’t have to cause anxiety and wouldn’t be achieved in an instant as well. Make the learning fun for you and the natives of Thailand.

Just my advice: best if you would make friends with your neighbors for it is them that’ll help you out with this language barrier you would firstly encounter.

People in Thailand have a great sense of humor too so don’t stress yourself over learning their language as they will certainly help you be at ease while catching a few new words.

Getting ready for the weather

I can personally say that one of the difficult things about initially living in Thailand is the weather. Yes! The weather my dear friends. Mr. Sun can be very extreme to the point where I am really not used to. And the fan has almost no effect for comfort and you’d be very glad for the gift of air-conditioning units in this type of weather. But honestly, I guess it just takes getting used to Thai weather and I’d say Chiang Mai’s is much better than that of Bangkok’s and Phuket’s.

Making good friends in Thailand

Thailand has great and friendly people. They will make you feel relaxed and comfortable in their presence.

I’ll make this short but sweet: Find real and good friends in Thailand as they will make your stay worthwhile.