If you are considering visiting Thailand often, the benefits of buying property here instead of renting are many. No matter where you live, buying or building your own home is something most all of us aspire to. In most countries worldwide there are numerous advantages to purchasing a home rather than renting. I have a great fully furnished condo in Phuket (here are the pics - http://phuket9.com/vip-kata-condominium) where my brother will be staying, but spend all my time in the United States and this is the only reason why I'll be this time back to renting something in Bangkok. If I was to retire full time here in Thailand and given that I already have property, I think it would be a good idea to sell my house in the USA.