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Guides for Expats in Thailand

Want to live in 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.

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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 2022-10-02 by Richard McCully Moving to Thailand is exciting and nerve wracking all at the same time. Because there's so much involved with 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 2022-10-20 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) 2022-11-29 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 2022-09-13 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

Opening a Thai Bank Account: A Guide for Expats and Tourists

2022-10-272022-10-02 by Karsten Aichholz

One of the first and most essential things expats need to figure out in Thailand is how to open a bank account. You need it … Read more

How to Get a Residence Certificate in Thailand

2022-11-042022-10-01 by John Wolcott

There I was, crammed in the same tiny photocopying room for the second time in just ten minutes. The young kid working behind the copier … Read more

Thailand Permanent Residence: Cost, Requirements, and Procedure

2022-11-062022-09-28 by Staff Writer

Are you thinking about living in Thailand permanently? If so, Thailand permanent residence might be something to look into. It gives you the right to … Read more

Virtual Offices in Bangkok: Benefits, Prices, Locations

2022-10-072022-09-27 by Yanni Li

Thailand has always been an ideal location for digital nomads and currently a hotspot for start-ups as well. That being said, virtual offices are the … Read more

Want a Work Permit in Thailand? Here’s How to Do It

2022-10-142022-09-24 by John Wolcott

Have a job lined up in Thailand? Then you’re going to need a work permit. This lets you legally work in the country, and you … Read more

An Expat’s Guide to Sustainable Living in Thailand

2022-11-222022-09-20 by Anne Som

One of the greatest frustrations for expats living in Thailand is how to manage household waste and recycle effectively. Although many Thais are passionate about … Read more

How to Do Your 90-Day Reporting in Thailand

2022-10-272022-09-20 by John Wolcott

The first time I went to the Thai immigration office in Chang Watthana, Bangkok, to do my 90-day reporting, I had no idea what I … Read more

Thai SIM Cards: Plans, Data, Price, and Registration

2022-10-272022-09-18 by John Wolcott

It was a ritual every year. I’d turn my phone off at JFK International Airport and wouldn’t turn it back on again until I returned … Read more

How to Get a VAT Registration Certificate in Thailand as a Business Owner

2022-09-212022-09-13 by Anne Som

The VAT registration certificate in Thailand is referred to as the P.P. 20. This is an important certificate that shows that the company has registered … Read more

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The Company Registration Guide in Thailand for Foreigners

2022-09-132022-09-13 by Staff Writer

Reviewed for factual accuracy by Frank Legal & Tax

Do you have the next great business plan and want to register your company in Thailand? Foreigners are attracted to Thailand because it’s a great … Read more

Thailand Business: Filing a P.P. 30 Value Added Tax (VAT) Return

2022-09-212022-09-12 by Anne Som

In Thailand, you’ll want to register your company for VAT if you anticipate you’ll cross the annual VAT registration threshold of 1.8 million THB per … Read more

An In-Depth ThaiPod101 Review: Is it Good?

2022-09-152022-09-09 by Francine Kaye Acelar

The Thai language is monosyllabic and tonal. For us foreigners this means that even if you think you pronounced a word correctly, if you didn’t … Read more

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