How to Live, Work, Retire, or Start a Business in Thailand

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Want to move to Thailand? On this page you’ll find common topics that’ll help you overcome the challenges of living, working, retiring, and starting businesses in Thailand. Be sure to check back every month as we add new posts about becoming an expat in Thailand.

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Essential Reading

Here are the six most important guides you must read when moving to Thailand:

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Shipping to Thailand: Procedure, Costs, and Customs

byStaff Writer
2017-09-21

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An In-Depth Guide to Thailand Visas: Applications, Requirements, and Extensions

byPatrick Limcaco
2017-05-18

Recommended Services in Thailand

Recommended service providers for expats in Thailand:

ACS
An international insurance company that offers full health coverage and lifetime renewals if you apply before the age of 60.
Bumrungrad
Get your health checkup done in a top-tier hospital in Thailand.
Corporate Assistance
Get help with setting up your business or relocating your team to Thailand.
Legal Services
Get help with any legal issues you face.
Moving Quotes
Get free quotes from up to five international moving companies.
Real Estate Agents
Get in touch with a real estate agent that we feel comfortable recommending.
Thaipod101
A great tool to study Thai Online. It includes step-by-step videos and podcasts that help you quickly speak and understand Thai.
TransferWise
A quick, cheap, and easy want to send money in and out of Thailand.
Other
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Thailand Guides, Articles, Reviews, and How-to’s

Use the search box below to find all our guides, articles, reviews, and how-to’s.

But these are not the only guides available on ExpatDen. We also have exclusive guides covering the most practical advice for expats in Thailand. These exclusive guides are only available to our Patreon supporters.

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18 minute read

The Essential Guide to Registering Your Company in Thailand

byStaff Writer
2019-05-14

Need to register your company in Thailand? Experienced business people show you how.

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3 minute read

Recap of Our Muay Thai AMA with Frances Watthanaya

byStaff Writer
2019-04-26

Frances Watthanaya joined our Facebook group to answer all things Muay Thai. Here's what went down.

30 minute read

Renting a Car in Thailand: What You Need to Know

byStaff Writer
2019-04-23

Read this guide to score the best deals the next time you need to rent a car in Thailand.

11 minute read

How to Get the Best Accounting Services for Your Business in Bangkok

byStaff Writer
2019-04-16

Stop hassling with financial reports, spreadsheets, and the Revenue Service. Find an accountant for your business in Bangkok.

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28 minute read

Insurance in Thailand: A Guide to What You Need (and What You Can Skip)

byJohn Wolcott
2019-03-19

Wondering which insurance you need and don't need in Thailand? This guide clears up the confusion and tells you which one you need and which you can skip.

22 minute read

How to Pick the Best Travel Insurance for Your Thailand Trip

byKelly Dunning
2019-03-05

Travel insurance is essential for your vacation to Thailand. With it, you know that if something happens you’ll…

15 minute read

How to Come to Thailand and Teach English

byPatrick Taylor
2019-02-26

This article shows you how to move to Thailand from the UK, survive the first year, and thrive in the Land of Smiles.

6 minute read

XendPay Review: How to Send Money to Thailand for “Free”

byJohn Wolcott
2019-02-19

Are you thinking about sending money to Thailand as a one-time or recurring transfer? Then you’re probably looking…

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27 minute read

Dating in Thailand for Single Expats: How and Where to Meet Single Thais

byStaff Writer
2019-02-12

Let’s get one thing out of the way before we begin: this isn’t going to be one of…

how to file taxes in thailand for american expats

6 minute read

How to File Taxes in Thailand as an American Expat

byJohn Wolcott
2019-02-05

It begins with the feeling of freedom. Freedom from the constraints of the West, the long winters, the…

11 minute read

World Nomads Review: Is it Worth the Money?

byJohn Wolcott
2019-01-29

This guide shows you the different World Nomads’ insurance plans, what they cover you for, the exclusions, personal experiences, and how to get a quote.

11 minute read

The Complete Guide to Air Pollution in Bangkok: PM2.5, Air Purifiers, Masks, and More

byJohn Wolcott
2019-01-23

I’m sure you heard by now but the pollution in Bangkok is bad–really bad. So bad, in fact,…