Thailand is known for being a beautiful holiday destination, but it’s also a great place to live. The people are friendly, everything is super cheap, and the internet is great — meaning that for people who work from their computers, it’s a great country to move to.
#1. There are lots of jobs for English speakers.
Lack skills? Don’t worry. Speaking English is the only skill you’ll need to teach English and get paid for it, too. Find out more here.
#2. If you work from a computer, Thailand is the perfect place for you.
If you have the luxury of being able to work from your laptop, then why limit yourself? Thailand dominates the list for the best places to work if you’re a digital nomad, and it’s not hard to see why. The Southeast Asian country is cheap, fun, has good weather, and great internet.
#3. You’ll meet lots of interesting people.
Thailand, and places like Chiang Mai in particular, is a magnet for backpackers, adventurers, and internet entrepreneurs alike. You’ll never be lonely or bored again.
#4. The food is amazing.
Thai street food is out of this world — and ridiculously cheap.
#5. You’ll live in relative luxury.
It may surprise you but this 2-bedroom house in Chiang Mai costs just $420 a month! It’s fully furnished and air-conditioned and also includes 2 bathrooms, a living and dining area, Thai kitchen, balcony, large outdoor siting area, car park, and 436 sqm of land to stretch your legs.
#6. If you like partying there’s no better place for it.
Friday nights were never better.
#7. Spend your weekends travelling and really living.
Sure, you could spend your weekend at Walmart and the cinema… OR, you could spend it at the beach. Up to you.
#8. Thailand has a state-of-the-art healthcare system.
Here’s a typical private room in the international hospital in Phuket. Health tourism is growing in Thailand, which means that if you’re in a pickle, you can expect to be taken care of (just make sure you take out travel health insurance).
#9. It’s great for networking.
Because it’s such a cheap and cheerful place to live, Thailand attracts entrepreneurs, internet folk, and business owners from all over the world. Go to any co-working space such as this one in Chiang Mai and expect to network with people from all walks of life.
For information on how to actually make the move and the costs, check out the book Quit Your Job And Move To Thailand, available on [amazon text=Amazon&asin=B00V420K8U].