Living in Thailand - Expat Guides

Guides for Expats in Thailand

Want to move to Thailand? On this page you’ll find common topics that will 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.

Essential Reading

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

Moving To Thailand: A Guide for Expats to Live Here 2021-11-26 by Richard McCully From a new job to a new relationship, there are things that could draw you to live in Thailand, the… ... Read more
Health Insurance in Thailand: What You Need to Know as an Expat in 2022 2022-05-20 by Karsten Aichholz Your most-likely reason for getting health insurance in Thailand is that you want to safeguard yourself against costly medical care.… ... Read more
My Personal Tricks on How to Learn The Thai Language Fast 2022-07-20 by Ben Kenyon Hi, my name is Ben. I began my new life in Thailand for about 2 years ago and have faced… ... Read more
Thailand Elite Visa Review: What You Should Know Before Applying (2022) 2022-07-10 by Saran Lhawpongsawad Have you heard of the Thailand Elite Visa? It was introduced in 2003 after the Thai government approved the Thailand… ... Read more
An In-Depth Guide to Renting an Apartment in Bangkok 2022-04-19 by Karsten Aichholz Before I first moved to Bangkok, I looked up some places online. It didn’t take me long to come across… ... Read more
How to Send Money to Thailand: The Fast, Cheap, Reliable Way 2021-12-15 by Karsten Aichholz Sending money to Thailand can be a tricky matter. Between international transfer fees and hidden fees in exchange rates, you… ... Read more
The Company Registration Guide in Thailand for Foreigners 2021-08-11 by Staff Writer Do you have the next great business plan and want to register your company in Thailand? Foreigners are attracted to… ... Read more
An Expat’s Guide to Finding Work in Thailand 2021-11-30 by Patrick Limcaco Is finding a job in Thailand easy or hard? This depends on who you ask or what you read. For… ... Read more
Shipping to Thailand: Services, Costs, and Customs 2021-08-25 by Staff Writer Shipping a letter or package to Thailand? Moving to Thailand and need to send all your belongings here? You’re probably… ... Read more

Universal Healthcare Coverage: A Guide for Expats in Thailand

2022-08-012022-08-01 by Patrick Taylor

A closer look at the country’s three healthcare systems, and whether they cover expats.

The Complete Guide to Learning Thai Online And Available Courses

2022-07-272022-07-27 by Saran Lhawpongsawad

There are a plethora of online courses to learn Thai from, but like all things online, not everything is created equal. The big upside of … Read more

The Complete Guide to Getting Married in Thailand

2022-07-252022-07-25 by Jonathan Milman

If you are lucky enough to fall in love with a Thai woman and know that you want to spend the rest of your life … Read more

My Personal Tricks on How to Learn The Thai Language Fast

2022-07-272022-07-20 by Ben Kenyon

Hi, my name is Ben. I began my new life in Thailand for about 2 years ago and have faced many challenges whilst being here, … Read more

PayPal Relaunch Thailand – What Do We Know About It So Far?

2022-07-182022-07-18 by Saran Lhawpongsawad

What to expect when PayPal updates its services in Thailand.

The Complete Guide to Marketing in Thailand

2022-07-192022-07-14 by Anne Som

Marketing in Thailand can be different from your home country. If you cannot speak the local language, there are certain things you cannot do. It … Read more

An Expat’s Overview for Starting a Business in Thailand

2022-07-192022-07-12 by Anne Som

So, you have a business idea. Now what? How hard is it to start a business as a foreigner in Thailand? What are some practical … Read more

The Complete Guide to the Thailand LTR Visa

2022-07-152022-07-11 by Saran Lhawpongsawad

The long-term resident visa in Thailand, also known as LTR visa, is a new, 10-year visa offered to investors, retirees, and workers who are eligible … Read more

Thailand Elite Visa Review: What You Should Know Before Applying (2022)

2022-07-202022-07-10 by Saran Lhawpongsawad

Have you heard of the Thailand Elite Visa? It was introduced in 2003 after the Thai government approved the Thailand Privilege Card project proposed by … Read more