It can be an exciting time when you and your family move to Bangkok, and there are many things you must sort out to help you settle in quickly. When you come from the UK and have younger children, you must find a learning establishment with a British pre-school curriculum; Bangkok has plenty. You will also need to find somewhere comfortable to live and many other things to help you settle in and adjust to life in the Big Mango. Below are some things you need to sort out when moving to Bangkok to help you settle quickly, get your bearings, and enjoy living in this vast city with your family.
Find Somewhere Suitable To Live
One of the first things you must do is find somewhere suitable for you and your family and decide whether you want to live in a house or a condo. There are many empty properties throughout Bangkok, so finding something should be simple, but you will want to ensure it is conveniently located for your new job to reduce your daily commute. Once you have found a suitable place to live for you and your family, you can look at schools for the children.
Finding Suitable Schools
There are also plenty of options available for schools for your children, and you will want to look at one of the many private schools to ensure your children get the best education. The cost of private education in Thailand can vary greatly, and ideally, you will want to choose a school close to your home, so your children do not have to travel too far each day.
Register With A Doctor
You will also want to find a suitable doctor or hospital where you will want to register yourself and your family. You will need to take your passports and fill out a few forms to register at a hospital, but this will take only a few minutes. You can speak with your medical insurance company to see which hospitals they recommend, and hopefully, there will be one close to where you live, so you do not have too far to travel.
Find The Local Shops
You will also want to know the local area and where you can go shopping for essentials. There are shopping malls throughout Bangkok, so no matter where you live, you are close to one. There will be supermarkets in the shopping malls where you can do your grocery shopping to get the essentials you need before you find the shops you prefer to use.
It will take time for you and your family to settle into living in Bangkok, but it is an adventure you can all enjoy, and you will appreciate living in such a friendly and beautiful country.