Your friendly connection in Thailand

You don’t have to figure out Thailand alone.

Hi, I’m Ricky. I’m an American who has lived in Thailand for more than 20 years. Tell me how you want to live, and I’ll help you turn the move into a simple, practical plan—with trusted local introductions along the way.

Let’s plan your move Read the moving guide

Start with one conversation. No pressure, no confusing sales pitch.

20+ yearsliving in Thailand

English + Thailocal communication

One local networkfor the practical details

Your choicealways comes first

What can I help you with?

From your first question to feeling at home.

I help connect the parts of a Thailand move that usually feel scattered. You get a real person in Thailand who can listen, explain the options, make introductions, and help you follow through.

Banking and moving money

I can introduce you to an experienced banking contact who can explain the current account-opening requirements and available ways to transfer money. Account approval and transfer eligibility always depend on the bank, your immigration status, and its current policies.

Condos and houses

Tell me the city, lifestyle, and budget you want. I can help you review condo options in several Thai cities and American-style houses in Hua Hin, subject to current availability. You choose what feels right after seeing the real location and terms.

Getting around

Do you want ride apps, a driver, public transit, a rental, or your own car? I’ll help you compare the everyday reality and, if buying fits, introduce you to local sellers or service providers so you can make an informed choice.

Hospitals and healthcare

I can coordinate introductions through hospital and international-patient contacts and help identify appropriate departments and specialists for your stated needs. Licensed clinicians decide whether they accept a case and make every diagnosis and treatment decision.

Visa questions and arrival planning

I’ll help you organize the questions, documents, timing, and backup plan for the visa pathway you are considering, then direct legal or immigration decisions to current official sources or qualified professionals.

Everyday local connections

Internet, phones, insurance questions, neighborhoods, movers, repairs, and the small details that make a new country feel manageable—I help you find a sensible next step and a relevant local contact when one is available.

A simple USA → Thailand roadmap

Plan the life first. Then plan the move.

A recent 2026 moving guide from ThaiElite Express highlights the decisions Americans should make before relocating: choose a base city, shortlist visa pathways, build a realistic budget, plan healthcare, arrange housing in two stages, prepare banking, and organize the first week.

I use those same practical categories to help you build one connected plan around your real life—not a generic checklist.

See the full roadmap Read the original external guide

Choose your cityDaily routine, hospitals, transit, climate, and budget.
Choose a stay strategyPrimary visa pathway plus a realistic backup.
Build your landing planHousing, banking, phone, transport, and healthcare.
Test before committingRent first, see neighborhoods, and verify terms.
Settle in with supportIntroductions and coordination when you need them.

Why work with me?

A familiar voice on the ground.

I know what feels unfamiliar because I moved here from the United States too. I speak Thai, understand how business gets done locally, and have spent years building relationships across housing, transportation, banking, hospitals, and everyday services.

My job is to make introductions, translate the practical reality, keep the pieces organized, and help you avoid preventable surprises. You stay in control of every decision.

My promise to you

Clear explanations in plain English.
No pressure to choose a specific property or provider.
Any paid referral relationship is disclosed.
Important terms are verified with the responsible business.
Regulated advice stays with qualified professionals.

Choose your starting point

As much help—or as little—as you want.

Start with clarity

Thailand relocation plan

$197

A personal consultation and written plan covering your city, budget, housing path, healthcare, banking checklist, transport, and first 90 days.

Start with the plan

Help me get set up

Full Thailand setup support

$989

Hands-on coordination, introductions, comparisons, and support through your first major setup decisions in Thailand.

Get hands-on help

Your move can feel simpler

Tell me what your ideal life in Thailand looks like.

We’ll start there, work backward, and build a practical path from the United States to your new home.

Let’s plan it together Get the free checklist

Banking, immigration, property, financial, and medical outcomes cannot be guaranteed and remain subject to the responsible institutions and qualified professionals.