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Thailand: guide to moving and studying

Verified procedures for international students

Updated on 16 Aug 2026

Cost of living
Medium

Typical spending band for a student

Language
Thai / English

Main language to handle day to day

Currency
THB

Local currency for banking and payments

Entry
Visa for all

Required with an EU passport too; check exemptions for short courses

The 6 guides

Everything about Thailand, in 6 guides

One guide for each concrete need, from visas to housing: start with the one you need now.

Start here

What to do first for Thailand

Resolve the decisions that can block your move before comparing cities or reading every detail.

Check entry, visa, and document rules Start with eligibility, deadlines, and official procedures for your situation. Check the lease and upfront housing costs Understand deposits, guarantees, contracts, and student housing before paying. Arrange healthcare before arrival Confirm insurance, enrollment rules, and where to get help once you arrive.

Your checklist

Before departure and after arrival in Thailand

Use this as an order of work, then open the linked guide before acting on a legal or financial requirement.

  1. Confirm entry rights, deadlines, and required documents.
  2. Verify housing, contract terms, deposit, and first payment.
  3. Build a monthly budget including one-off arrival costs.
  4. Arrange valid health coverage from your first day.
  5. Plan phone, banking, transport, and the first local registrations.

Plan your money

Thailand: cost of living, rent, and monthly budget

Start with housing, food, transport, healthcare, and setup costs. Treat estimates as planning ranges and verify local prices before committing.

Open the cost and money guide Use the free cost-of-living calculator

Cities and neighborhoods

Where to live in Thailand: student cities and costs

Neighborhoods, rent, universities, transport and safety: everything you need to choose where to move.

Bangkok
  • from 9,000 THBroom/month
  • 2universities

Bangkok is a major student and professional destination in Thailandia. Rail reduces some journeys, but heat, traffic, flooding and the real distance from a station must shape the housing choice.

Open city guideChiang Mai
  • from 5,500 THBroom/month
  • 1universities

Chiang Mai is a major student and professional destination in Thailandia. Costs are lower than in Bangkok, but the lack of a metro, smoke season and road-based transport make proximity to campus essential.

Open city guidePhuket
  • from 8,000 THBroom/month
  • 1universities

Phuket is a major student and professional destination in Thailandia. Seasonal rent and limited public transport mean that location and contract terms matter more than the initial advertised price.

Open city guide

Local context

Thailand: what really changes

Use the destination-specific notes to understand trade-offs, common mistakes, and local differences.

Verification

Official sources and last update

Legal and administrative details are kept in the relevant guide so they are not copied out of context.

Where to verify the information

Each topic guide links to the competent official authorities. Always check the rule that applies to your citizenship, residence, purpose, and length of stay.

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