Ubon Ratchathani

best for hiking Pha Taem National Park Pha Chana Dai Other sightseeing Sam Pan Bok Filming locations of the movie Alexander Temple If you're interested in Thai Buddhism, Ubon Ratchtani is where Ajahn Chah , one of the most famous Thai Buddhist monk in the west comes from. You could visit Wat Nong Pah Pong that he established to learn more about his teaching, if interested. More on reddit.com

You can find Muay Thai training and gyms anywhere really. But seriously, Ubon? Ubon Ratchathani?

Ubon compared to a place like Chiangmai is too hardcore, too remote, too off grid for the average expat wanting the Thai experience. Ive been there myself for two weeks, and I would straight up say it doesn’t have western friendly foods, services, amenities. The city has fuck all to do apart from candle festival in August or Tawandang MorLum nightclub, transport doesn’t exist and not only would you need a scooter… you’ll most likely need a car since isan region 100% needs a car to get around (I live here in Udon Thani). Living costs are great but nothing there but somtum and nice temples.

You gotta throw yourself where the action is brother, go Chiangmai or somewhere on grid. Chiangmai as a thai city is relatively affordable. To choose Ubon you’re making life difficult for yourself mate. Isan might be nice because you’re left the fuck alone in peace and quiet, but for growth and development you need to hit places where action is.

(Edit: Muay Thai in isan though from what I see is better price compared to popular areas, isan fighters have a reputation to be hardened fighters… the best)

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Ubon Ratchathani is a much bigger and more developed city. You got a couple universities, huge shopping mall, big c, makro, tons of bars, food markets, etc. There's a lot to see in Isaan and you're right next to Laos and Cambodia too. Only downside is the lack of beach. More on reddit.com

Looks like you thought things through. Practically, the home would in your wife’s name. Even if you verbally agreed it was both of yours, legally (should you divorce) it would be hers. Best thing would be to just consider it a gift to her and her family and always think of it as her house. If you want to own, buy a condo. Schooling. Even at the expensive international schools here your child would not get an education on par with Singapore. Would you send her abroad? Thailand is an awesome place to retire but not a great place to work or raise kids for most. Lastly, learn to read Thai. It is easy, honestly, especially since you can speak it already. More on reddit.com