If you are going to be moving to Bangkok with your family, there are a lot of things that you are going to have to sort out before you arrive. There are also plenty of things that can wait until you arrive, but it is still worthwhile doing plenty of research before you get there. Below are some of the most crucial factors for you to consider, helping you get started with planning, which will make your transition much easier when you arrive.
Employment
Ideally, you will already have a job lined up before you move to Bangkok, which will make things much more comfortable, and your new employer may also help to relocate you and your family. If you do not have a job already, there are plenty of websites that you can use to help you find one, such as Jobs DB, which has jobs throughout Asia.
Accommodation
When it comes to finding somewhere suitable to live in Bangkok, there are plenty of options available. You can choose one of the many condos in the city centre or a house further outside the city, and prices are quite affordable compared to western countries. Accommodation is something your employer may also be able to assist you with, and it is worth trying to negotiate this into your contract before you accept a position. If you can, you will not want to live too far away from where you work, which will also help reduce your daily commute, and you will also want excellent schools close by for the children.
Schooling
There are also plenty of options of schools in Bangkok, and no matter whether you need a quality high school for your children, or an early years school, Bangkok has plenty from which you can choose. The cost of international schools can vary drastically, and it is something that you can research and arrange before arriving in Thailand. There is also plenty of information available on the internet that may help you decide where to send your children to school.
Transportation
If you are not lucky enough to start a position with a company that offers you a chauffeur-driven car, you are also going to have to consider transportation. It is easy to survive in Bangkok without a vehicle as there is so much transportation, including taxis, buses, the BTS and MRT train networks. However, having a car gives you some freedom and means you can head out of the city for a weekend and drive to the coast with your family, enjoying all that Thailand offers.
