John Joseph 
I’ve been in Thailand since 2014. If you asked me back then if you should get health insurance for your family, I would’ve said “no” because the cost of healthcare is cheap enough to pay for most costs out of pocket. But all these years later I’m starting to rethink my family’s need for health … Read more
Bangkok offers plenty of options for a proper Christmas dinner, from hearty German fare to a New Orleans buffet to New York style pizza. Here are three of my favorite restaurants for the holiday, with their locations, menus, and prices.
Nobody plans to move to Samut Prakan, and then it becomes home. South of Bangkok with the BTS, Suvarnabhumi on the doorstep, and strong international schools, it’s a settled, family-oriented base at well below central-Bangkok rents.
Phuket is Thailand’s most expensive province, and it rewards the people who arrive with their own income and actually use the beaches, gyms, and dive scene. Here’s what living there really costs and feels like once the holiday wears off.
Getting a SIM card in Thailand is straightforward and affordable, whether you’re arriving as a tourist or settling in long-term. This guide covers local providers, tourist plans, eSIM options, and step-by-step instructions for getting connected.
Hans, a German expat in Thailand, shares his real-life experience getting custody of his Thai children as a single non-Thai parent. Learn about the process, documents, and costs involved in applying for custody and citizenship in Thailand.
If you have to travel outside of Thailand with your Thai children but not your Thai spouse, follow this guide for the process and documents.
If you have Thai children, you might qualify for a Thai family visa instead of a marriage visa. It’s easier to get and has lower financial requirements, making it a practical option for expats raising kids in Thailand.
Mark Friedman of BTI Solutions shares practical advice on Thai visas, permanent residency, citizenship, and starting a business in Thailand, drawn from his own experience as a lawyer-turned-expat who settled here permanently in 2020.
A simple guide on how to get a Thai Residence Certificate for opening banks accounts, applying for a driver’s license, and more.