Frances Watthanaya posing for a picture straight on.

Recap of Our Muay Thai AMA with Frances Watthanaya

On April 11th, Frances Watthanaya, of Wor. Watthana Gym, appeared on our monthly Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) in our Thailand Starter Kit Community Facebook group. About Frances Watthanaya Frances is a Canadian expat living in Northeast Thailand with her Thai husband, a professional Muay Thai fighter. Together they run Wor. Watthana Muay Thai Gym. Frances, a former … Read more

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Working in Thailand Series–An Introduction

This post is the first of a series of posts we’ll be releasing about Working in Thailand: How to Ditch the Desk, Board the Flight, and Land the Job. Buy Working in Thailand on Amazon. Our premium subscribers get access to this book for free, including the interview with seventeen professions in Thailand. They shared … Read more

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How to File Taxes in Thailand as an American Expat

It begins with the feeling of freedom. Freedom from the constraints of the West, the long winters, the corporate drudgery. But as the months pass and we near April, freedom turns into the grim reminder that no matter how far we fling ourselves from America, we’re prisoners of the IRS. We have this joke back … Read more

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How to Get an Income Affidavit from the US Embassy in Thailand

 Editor’s note: Starting in 2019 the US Embassy will no longer issue income affidavits to anyone applying for Thai visas. This rule has been passed down from the Thai government, which doesn’t consider income affidavits as legit proof of income. Make sure you contact your local Thai immigration office to find out what you need … Read more

How to Do Your 90-Day Reporting at Samut Prakan Immigration

How to Do Your 90-Day Reporting at Samut Prakan Immigration

I’m always worried whenever I have to do something for the first time in Thailand, especially if it involves immigration. Nothing is ever the same across the board. Things change depending on which officer you talk to and on which day you see them. So when it was time to do my first 90-day reporting … Read more

A Guide to Visiting The Royal Crematorium in November

The Royal Crematorium will be open from November 2nd to 30th in Bangkok. Thais and foreigners will have the chance to explore the Royal Crematorium and learn about the life of the late king of Thailand, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. If you want to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime event, November is your only … Read more

Why You Should Get Your TEFL with Text & Talk Academy Bangkok

Why You Should Get Your TEFL with Text & Talk TEFL Academy Bangkok

Important update: Text & Talk TEFL Academy has closed. This school is no longer operating, so the courses, prices, and enrollment details described below are no longer available. We have kept this review online for reference only. If you are looking for a TEFL course in Bangkok, please choose another accredited provider. Do you have … Read more