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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.

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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 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 2021-09-07 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 2022-04-13 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 2022-01-10 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 2021-01-19 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

How to Find IT Jobs in Thailand as an Expat

2021-12-302017-06-27 by Karsten Aichholz

When I first came to Thailand, the software industry consisted of the corporate sector running software development units out of Bangkok. Few entrepreneurs in tech … Read more

Moneytis Review: Compare Fees & Speed of Money Transfers

Moneytis Review: Find the Cheapest Way to Send Money Abroad

2021-12-302017-06-06 by John Wolcott

Disclaimer: The article below includes partner links. I receive a financial compensation from people clicking on them. This happens at no cost to you and … Read more

Thai Language Books: A Review of Available Titles

2021-12-302017-03-02 by Matt Lucas

Books are probably the oldest way of learning a language and there are real benefits to them. You can see what’s on the page, it … Read more

The Way Thais Lead: A Book Review

2022-01-262017-02-13 by Karsten Aichholz

As a great many expatriates can attest, there is no shortage of cultural differences when it comes to comparing leadership styles in Thailand with what foreign … Read more

Five Tips for Driving Safely in Thailand

2020-08-272017-01-09 by Our Sponsor

Thailand can be a wonderful place to live, with good infrastructure, modern comforts and some of the most beautiful sites in Southeast Asia. However it … Read more

Bookstores in Bangkok: Where to Get Your Reading Fix

2021-12-302016-11-08 by Matt Lucas

Coming to a foreign country always implies downtime. There is the slowness of travel, the moments in which you don’t know what’s going on, and … Read more

A Guide to Bangkok’s Most Underrated Neighborhoods

2021-05-062016-10-28 by Karsten Aichholz

Personally I really, really dislike commuting. If it’s an option, I’ll always go for a place that’s just around the corner from my office. If … Read more

Bangkok Houses

2021-05-062016-10-28 by Karsten Aichholz

Townhouses in Bangkok can offer some really good deals in terms of space and ‘feeling of home’ you get for your money. Prices start around … Read more

My Costs of Doing Business in Bangkok: ฿37,827 per Employee

2020-12-142015-09-11 by Karsten Aichholz

Thinking about opening a Thailand office? Already have a virtual team and are wondering what the additional costs are of putting them under one roof? … Read more

Cost of Living in Bangkok: How I Spend ฿74,031.83 Every Month (Update: July 2015)

2021-12-302015-07-04 by Karsten Aichholz

Looking for a more recent article? Check out my 2018 guide to the cost of living in Bangkok. For the last six months I’ve logged … Read more

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