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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.

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) 2022-09-15 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

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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