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For stays up to six months, serviced apartments remain practical. Alternatively, renting villas or houses through direct negotiations with owners can produce better deals. Some seasonal residents leave belongings like motorbike gear or household items stored in small lockers or storage units, facilitating longer-term stays.
Insurance Needs
Given the longer duration, travel insurance is less suitable. Instead, obtaining long-term private health insurance—including international coverage—is recommended, especially as medical costs in Thailand, while affordable, can add up quickly in emergencies.