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Free, in-depth guides to help you get started, whatever brings you to Thailand.

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First-Party Planning Tools

Figure out your budget, taxes, location, and visa before you fly.

Use our free interactive calculators and comparison tools to get verified figures and avoid expensive trial-and-error.

Cost of Living Calculator

Calculate your real monthly expenses across Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and other regions based on housing, healthcare, dining, and lifestyle choices.

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Thailand Tax Calculator

Estimate your Thai income tax on salary, pension, rental, and other income, with the full 2026 deduction set and your effective rate.

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Where to Live in Thailand

Compare Thailand’s primary expat cities by rental rates, transit access, hospital infrastructure, lifestyle match, and active expat communities.

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Thailand Visa Comparison

Clear breakdown of DTV, LTR, Retirement, Non-B, and Elite options. Understand required bank balances, tax rules, work permissions, and renewal cycles.

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Hands-On Relocation Support

Moving to Thailand? Let us handle the hard part.

Our Bangkok team manages the parts that trip people up — visa, bank account, condo, SIM, TM30 reporting — so your first weeks go smoothly. Packages run from a US$100 planning consultation to full 30- and 90-day relocation support.

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Fresh Guides

Latest Articles on Thailand Starter Kit

Our newest guides to living, working, and travelling in Thailand
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Motorbike Insurance in Thailand: What’s Compulsory, What It Costs, and What’s Covered
Is motorbike insurance legally required in Thailand? What CTPL covers, what voluntary Type 1-3+ adds, typical costs, and what voids a claim.
Sep 4, 2026
Living in Koh Samui: Real Costs, Healthcare, and the Honest Trade-Offs
Koh Samui runs THB40,000-55,000 a month to live well: below Phuket, above the mainland. Solid private hospitals, a 12,000-strong expat…
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Christmas Dinner in Bangkok: Where to Eat, from Budget to 5-Star Buffets
Where to eat Christmas dinner in Bangkok, from casual restaurants to 5-star hotel buffets, with typical prices and when to book.
Sep 4, 2026
Basic Thai Phrases for Everyday Use: A Beginner’s Survival Guide
The Thai phrases you need in your first week: greetings, ordering food, taxis, markets, and how to say sorry and thank you.
Sep 4, 2026
325 Common Thai Phrases with Meanings, Pronunciation and Free Audio
325 common Thai phrases in Thai script with English meanings and free audio for every line, plus how to drill them and where tone trips…
Sep 4, 2026
Thai Police and Military Ranks Explained (With English Equivalents)
Make sense of Thai police and military rank abbreviations like พล.ต.อ. and ร.ต.อ., with plain English equivalents for the army, navy,…
Sep 4, 2026
Thailand Privilege Card Review 2026: 5 Tiers, Fees & Is It Worth It?
Thailand Privilege Card review: Bronze to Reserve tier fees, points, and requirements for 2026, plus an honest take on whether the visa…
Sep 4, 2026
Gyms in Bangkok: Chains, Prices, and Free Ways to Stay Fit
Compare Bangkok gyms: 24-hour chains, boutique studios, free park workouts, and real price ranges by budget, plus contract terms to…
Sep 4, 2026
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On-The-Ground Expertise

The team behind Thailand Starter Kit.

We are long-term expats and Bangkok natives who have navigated every step of living, working, and running businesses in Thailand for over a decade.

Karsten Aichholz
Karsten Aichholz
Founder

German entrepreneur with 15+ years in Thailand. Built tech businesses in Bangkok under BOI promotion, taught at Bangkok University, and founded Thailand Starter Kit.

Saran Lhawpongsawad
Saran Lhawpongsawad
Project Manager

Bangkok native with international work experience in the US and Japan. Manages relocation operations and provides direct guidance on Thai legal and property matters.

Patrick Limcaco
Patrick Limcaco
Senior Editor

Expat based in Bangkok since 2014. Leads editorial fact-checking, tracking updates to visa policies, cost of living metrics, and rental regulations across Thailand.

Phoebe Storm
Phoebe Storm
Content Manager

Australian with 20+ years in Asia and 5+ years in Thailand. Specializes in housing research, neighborhood lifestyle comparisons, and family relocation planning.

Tyler Scott
Tyler Scott
Technical Lead

Canadian expat living in Thailand since 2009. Builds and maintains our interactive cost of living and relocation planning calculators.

Anchalee Koboon
Anchalee Koboon
Web & Operations Administrator

Thailand native ensuring all relocation checklists, community directories, and guides remain structured, accurate, and up-to-date.