There are quite a few Japanese people moving to Thailand, including those who wish to do so.
After researching, I found that obtaining a visa is quite expensive.
Malaysia and Thailand are very popular destinations for Japanese people.
If you’re considering moving, I think it’s important to try living there for a short period of time, like a month, before immediately purchasing an apartment.
My family and I were considering moving to Kuala Lumpur and lived there for three months, but the COVID-19 pandemic suddenly forced us to return home.
Our plans to move were ruined by the COVID-19 pandemic.
For several years during the pandemic, we couldn’t travel abroad because we weren’t vaccinated.
During that time, I researched various countries to move to, and Thailand was one of my top choices.
When I arrive at the airport for the first time I visit a country, I intuitively know whether it’s right for me.
Consistent with my intuition, Bangkok, my first visit, was a perfect fit.
In my personal opinion, based on my travel experiences, I believe there’s a difference between a country that’s just for tourism and a country where you can live.
Since then, I’ve been spending New Year’s in Bangkok for several years in a row.
I’ve come to realise that I love Thailand because it has so many things that Japan doesn’t have.
