“Thank you so much to Ruslan and the entire team for helping me find a great villa and assisting me throughout the rental process. Highly recommend!”
Ales Ulishchenko
Google review · Sep 2026
The relocation playbook
Moving to Phuket? Don't sign anything yet.
We've helped families avoid the three deposit traps, two visa mistakes and one rental contract that everyone makes their first month. Here's what matters, in plain English.
DTV visa
5-year multi-entry. Workcation. Family dependents. 60-second self-check.
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LTR visa
10-year residency. Spouse + up to 4 kids on one application. Flat 17% tax for qualifying professionals.
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International schools
7 schools compared. Fees, curricula, admission deadlines. Match-quiz.
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Pet relocation
90-day timeline. Microchip → rabies → import permit. Airlines that don't refuse you.
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Cost of living
Real monthly budget for a family of 4. Housing, school, helper, transport, food.
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Healthcare
Bangkok Hospital Phuket, Bumrungrad, pediatric ecosystem, insurance vs out-of-pocket.
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Banking & money
Which bank will open your account, moving money in cheaply, day-to-day cashless tools.
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30-day checklist
Your move-in month, day by day — an interactive plan you can tick off as you go.
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30-day checklist
Your move-in month, day by day.
- Day −30Decide on visa path (DTV / LTR / ED-via-school). Start visa paperwork.
- Day −25Apply to schools (admission deadlines vary, UWC is April 15).
- Day −21Pets: your 90-day import clock (microchip → rabies, then the wait) should already be running — start it earlier, see the pet timeline.
- Day −14Apply for the pet import permit (60-day validity) and book the cargo flight.
- Day −10Quiz with ZEN. Get 5-villa shortlist via WhatsApp.
- Day −5Online video tour 2-3 villas. Pick top 2.
- Day −2Sign contract, transfer deposit (ZEN-mediated).
- Day 0Land. Animal Quarantine inspection (same-day release if papers are right).
- Day +1Move in. Helper hand-over. Wi-Fi check.
- Day +7School start. Bank account opening.
- Day +3090-day immigration report. We send a reminder.
Real stories
Families who actually did this. In their own words.
“We had such a great experience with Zen Real Property and especially with our agent Nattaya! She was incredibly helpful and patient, showed us different houses, found options that matched exactly what we were looking for, and helped us with everything along the way.”
Svetlana Ulishchenko
Google review · Sep 2026
“A very reputable agency! Thank you to Sandy for her help and professionalism in our search. I highly recommend them!”
Sonia Relizani
Google review · Aug 2026
“I highly recommend this company, and especially Nattaya. She guided and supported us throughout the entire process. She is incredibly kind and approachable, and explains everything in great detail. In short, she is the best real estate agent I have ever worked with.”
Mohamed Amine Adbib
Google review · Aug 2026
“The Best Place To Find Best Price and Good Service”
Peter Cakebread
Google review · Jul 2026
“My boyfriend and I have had the pleasure to work with Nattaya after we sent a long-term rental inquiry on Zen Property’s website in March. We visited a few houses with Nattaya, and she was able to find us a very good option within one week time, which short listed among our top choices during final decision time.…”
Helen Xu
Google review · Apr 2026
“We had a very good experience with Nattaya with finding the appropriate object for our family. She is very friendly, professional, committed and still at hand also after the move in process. Highly recommended!”
Thomas Wehrle
Google review · Apr 2026
Quick wins
Things people miss in their first 30 days.
- 90-day immigration report — fine ฿2,000 if missed.
- International driving license valid 90 days — switch to Thai.
- Rental contract Thai-language version is mandatory for disputes.
- Pet import filing: 90-day countdown, miss it and the dog stays.
- Most international schools don't accept January joins (IB constraint).
