Permanent Residency in Thailand: Worth It? [Season 3, Episode 25]

Greg and Ed jump into the tricky issue of whether it is
worth it for expats to gain permanent residency status in
Thailand, also known as PR. It's a good topic, because while Greg
is still a stateless savage, Ed actually
does have PR.


So what is PR? Essentially, it's a permanent visa that
obviates the need to do border runs or 90 day reporting. But
significantly, Thai PR does not include the right to work or the
right to own property; plus, it can be expensive, at 195,000 baht
for the those not married to a Thai, and 95,000 baht for those
who are. Further, the application process is a bit of a nightmare
and can take years to complete. So is it worth it? Greg and Ed
debate this, while also discussing the positives, negatives, and
unknowns of taking such a big step on the "I'm a legitimate
farang living in Thailand" express train.


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