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.
John Joseph
Living in Samut Prakan: The Complete Expat Guide
Living in Samut Prakan: BTS into Bangkok, Suvarnabhumi on the doorstep, strong international schools, and rents well below the city. A full expat guide from a resident since 2014.
Living in Phuket: The Complete Expat Guide
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.
Thai SIM Cards in 2026: AIS vs. True (dtac) vs. eSIM
Thailand’s mobile market now runs on two big networks, AIS and True (which absorbed dtac), plus a small state-run option. This guide compares tourist SIMs, eSIMs, and local prepaid and postpaid plans, and walks through exactly what you need to buy one.
Getting Custody of Your Thai Children: A Reader’s Experience
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.
Thai Family Visa for Parents of Thai Children: Requirements & Costs
The Thai family visa lets parents of Thai children live in Thailand for a year. See who qualifies, the bank-balance requirement, documents, and total cost.
Thai Visas, Residency, Business Insights, and Culture with Mark Friedman of BTI Solutions
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.
Thai Residence Certificate: Cost, Documents & Where to Apply
A step-by-step guide to Thailand’s Residence Certificate: required documents, the THB200 government fee, processing time, and where to apply.
Chulalongkorn Hospital for Foreigners: Reviews, Experiences, Costs, and More
King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital offers excellent healthcare at a fraction of private hospital prices. Here is how to get an ID card, make an appointment, see a doctor, and what to expect on costs.
How to Retire in Chiang Mai: Cost, Visas, Lifestyle, and More (2026)
A detailed guide to retiring in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Learn about visa options, housing, monthly costs, safety, and what daily life feels like for retirees.