Expat living in Koh Phangan
Beautiful tropical beaches, a low cost of living and an attractive way of life inspires many expats to set up home on Koh Phangan. Some visitors to the island decide to give tropical living a try and look for work on the island, mainly in the tourism sector, especially in the small diving industry.
Others choose Koh Phangan as their second home, working to earn the money in the West or basing their retirement home here. Some fall in love and get married, moving their whole lives to the island. Different visas are required depending on your personal situation, and it’s important to keep up to date as rules change frequently.
 | Property & real estateEver more people are wanting to leave the Western rat race behind and buy a home in paradise, and there are a variety of new ways to do just that with reasonable property prices ...more |  | VisasMost people coming to holiday on Koh Phangan make do with a 30-day visa entry permit issued upon arrival, but those wanting to stay longer on Koh Phangan have to make prior arrangements...more |
More about living on Koh Phangan
Many people find living in a predominantly tourist resort untroubling, while others get sick to the back teeth of constantly being treated like a backpacker. Learning the language is the best way to gel in any foreign situation, and you will find doors open and prices plummet with a few words of Thai.
The Thai Gulf has some of the highest prices in the entire Kingdom, despite the much higher standard of service received. It can therefore be difficult to find true value-for-money when so many holidaymakers unthinkingly splash their cash during on their annual fortnight break in the sun, unless you make some Thai friends.
Renting properties in Koh Phangan is relatively simple with a range on online real estate directories and property agents on hand to make things simple for foreigners. Many people fall in love with the island and decide to buy property here, and there is a variety of different ways to go about this. Certainly living in Koh Phangan is a dream that can easily become a reality with a little determination.
