Originally Posted by DirtyWhiteBoy

what do I need to do too start preparing to move to Thailand?

1) You need to get a visa. Tell them you are going to study Thai or some shitto get the year visa. Even then you will have to do a border run every 3 months. No problem, just run to Cambodia, Laos, Burma or where ever you want.

2) You need to pick up as much language as possible. The more you learn the better off your going to be because your already going to pay double for being a farang, but if you can "phud paasa Thai" you will save some money and know when your getting ripped off.

3) Be ready for a new way of life.

If I wanted to buy a condo there will they allow it if I'm a US citizen?

You CAN own a condo. It's the LAND you can not own. You do not need to be married to a Thai or have a Thai business or partnership to do this. If you want a HOUSE, then that is another story.

Also, what areas would be good to fit into?

Pattaya (Jomtien) or Bangkok is best for first time farangs. But once you have been there for a while most guys move outside these areas and live DIRTY CHEAP. I suggest if you live in Pattaya to do so in Jomtien or you will probably fall into the whore machine near Walking Street and the surrounding Sois.

Have you been to Thailand? By your questions it sounds as if you have not. I suggest spending A LOT of time there before you pick up and move. Visiting there for a week and living there (or any country) are not the same.

Chok dee!