How to Change or Update Your Address at Thailand Immigration Office (TM30)
A step-by-step guide on informing Thai immigration of your new location.
John Joseph
A Short and Simple Guide to Retiree Visa Thailand: Rules and Requirements (Updated 2026)
Thailand has several retirement visas, and the differences between them cost real money. Here is what the Non-O, O-A and O-X actually require, from the THB800,000 bank rule to the insurance you can skip.
Cost of Living in Thailand 2026: Real Monthly Budgets
Real 2026 monthly budgets for Thailand, from THB25,000 (about US$770) bare-bones to THB90,000+ comfortable, by city and lifestyle, plus a free cost calculator.
Thailand Education Visas: Where and What You Could Study in Thailand
Learn how to get an education visa in Thailand, including approved study options, requirements, costs, extensions, and key updates after the DTV visa
Sin Sod in Thailand: How Much Do You Need to Give?
About to get married to your Thai fiancee and worried about sin sod? Here’s what you need to know.
Traveling Out of Thailand With Your Thai Children Without Your Spouse
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.
90-Day Reporting in Thailand: TM47, Deadlines, and What Happens If You Miss One
How to file Thailand’s 90-day report online, in person, or by post. Covers form TM47, the 15-to-7-day window, current fines, and how it differs from TM30.
Thailand Tourist Visas: Requirements, Extensions, Costs, and More (2026)
Thailand offers several tourist visa options, from a 30-day visa exemption to single and multiple-entry visas. This guide covers which one fits your trip, what they cost, and how to extend your stay at immigration.
Christmas Trees in Bangkok: Where to See Them and Where to Buy One
Where to see Bangkok’s best Christmas trees and light displays at malls like CentralWorld and ICONSIAM, plus where to buy your own tree, lights, and ornaments, from factory-direct Triumph Tree to IKEA, Thai Watsadu, and Big C.
An Expat’s Guide to Buying Family Health Insurance in Thailand
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