Foreign buyer's guide · Retirement
Thailand has been the largest retirement-visa market in Asia for two decades. Five visa paths, three corridors, dozens of full-service buildings designed for foreign retirees. We help you pick the combination that matches your healthcare, lifestyle, and capital-preservation needs.
Three visa pathways for retirees
Non-Imm O Retirement
50+ years old. THB 800k in a Thai bank account or THB 65k monthly income. Renewed annually. The standard pathway.
LTR · Wealthy Pensioner
10-year visa. $80k+ annual passive income, $250k Thai investment optional. Tax incentives. The premium retirement track.
Thailand Privilege (Elite)
Pre-paid 5 to 20 years. THB 900k to 5M+. No income proof. Premium concierge service. For retirees who want zero administrative friction.
Where retirees live
Bangkok central
Best for healthcare access (Bumrungrad, Samitivej, BNH). Sukhumvit / Sathorn / Lumpini. International quality, full-service, walking-distance amenities.
Hua Hin
Coastal retirement haven. Lower cost than Bangkok, established expat community, royal-family-favoured. Good resale liquidity.
Chiang Mai
Lowest cost of retirement. Cooler climate, mountain setting, large expat community. Limited new luxury inventory but strong demand.
Calm, full-service, hospital-proximate
Bangkok · Resale · trophy asset · Wireless Road
98 Wireless
4.8% net yield · 6% p.a.
Bangkok · Resale · in-place lease · day-one yield
Ashton Asoke · 2-bed resale (Soi 21)
5.9% net yield · 6% p.a.
Bangkok · New build · MRT-direct · CBD corridor
Ashton Chula-Silom
5.7% net yield · 6.8% p.a.
Bangkok · Resale · branded wellness luxury · 2008
Banyan Tree Residences
5.4% net yield · 7.5% p.a.
Retirement plan
We send a 5-property shortlist by corridor, with cost-of-living estimates, healthcare proximity, and visa pathway recommended for your profile.
Bangkok · New build · 8 foreign units · CBD-East
Belle Avenue Ratchada-Rama 9
6.6% net yield · 7.8% p.a.
Bangkok · New build · CBD-East · AP Thailand quality
Life Asoke Hype
6.2% net yield · 6.8% p.a.