Research & Editorial
The Retire in Pattaya Editorial Team
- Every money, health, visa and legal page is checked against primary or official sources before publishing
- Volatile figures carry a visible 'last reviewed' date and a source link
- We publish our research method openly (see How We Research)
We’re building the most honest English-language resource for retiring in Pattaya. That means telling the whole story — the sunshine and the downsides — and being transparent about how we know what we know.
Every guide is researched against primary and official sources, given a visible “last reviewed” date, and written to send you to a qualified professional for the decisions that matter. Where the figures change — visas, tax, insurance — we say so plainly rather than pretend they’re fixed.
We’re adding named specialist contributors and reviewers — for healthcare, insurance and Thai legal matters — and will credit them here as they join. Until then, the team takes collective responsibility for everything we publish. You can read exactly how we work on our How We Research page.
Guides by The
- 90-Day Reporting, Explained Simply
- Loneliness Abroad: An Honest Look
- The Best Areas in Pattaya for Retirees
- Buying Property: Foreign Ownership Rules
- First-Year Mistakes to Avoid
- Expat Health Insurance by Age: 50s to 70s+
- The Hidden Costs Retirees Forget
- Bringing Your Pet to Thailand
- Making Friends & Finding Community
- Opening a Thai Bank Account
- Hospitals in Pattaya: A Retiree's Guide
- Pattaya vs Chiang Mai vs Hua Hin
- Pattaya Weather & the Best Time to Move
- Pre-Existing Conditions & Insurance Age Caps
- Property & Investment Scams to Avoid
- A Realistic Monthly Budget for Pattaya
- Renting in Pattaya: What to Check First
- The Retirement Extension, Step by Step
- Romance Scams Targeting Retirees: How to Stay Safe
- Sending Money to Thailand Without Losing a Fortune
- Shipping Your Belongings to Thailand
- SIM Cards & Home Internet in Pattaya
- Staying Active: Hobbies & Sport in Pattaya
- Getting a Thai Driving Licence
- Thai Tax on Foreign Income: What to Know
- Thailand Retirement Visa Options, Explained Honestly
- Thailand vs Portugal for Retirement
- TM30: The Address Notification, Explained
- The UK Frozen State Pension in Thailand
- Visa Agent vs DIY: An Honest Comparison
- What Happens If You Die in Thailand
- Who Should NOT Retire in Pattaya
- Wills in Thailand and at Home