Saran Lhawpongsawad 
Do you have a monthly budget of THB50,000 (US$1,500) to live in Bangkok and wondering what kind of lifestyle you can live with this amount? In reality, you can live a comfortable life with that much. You can rent a condo in downtown Bangkok, eat out every day, and travel regularly throughout Thailand. But if … Read more
You may have seen several headlines recently about Thailand changing its visa rules after a recent cabinet meeting. Some of those headlines created confusion, especially around visa-exempt stays and long-term visas. To clarify what’s actually happening, we reviewed a recent update from Mark at Baan Thai Solutions, who regularly shares immigration and legal insights for … Read more
Bangkok is a big city. According to Mapflight.xyc, the area covers 1,568 square kilometres. It’s around the same size as London, 2 times bigger than Singapore and New York, and 7 times bigger than Seattle. However, when people talk about what it’s like living in Bangkok, they mainly talk about downtown areas such as Asok, … Read more
If you’re curious about the kind of quality of life you can expect in Thailand, this article is for you. After talking to many expats in our community, you will get to know what it’s like to live in Thailand based on real people’s experiences.
I’ve been talking to many foreigners in Thailand and was surprised to find out that many of them don’t even know they have Thai social security. They simply assume the money deducted from their salary every month is only for personal income tax. In fact, if you work for a company in Thailand, you are … Read more
Getting a visa is one of the biggest challenges of being a digital nomad in Thailand. Fortunately, Thailand released a digital nomad visa known as the Destination Thailand Visa in July 2024. This visa is for digital nomads, remote workers, freelancers, and those who want to come to Thailand to learn Muay Thai and Thai … Read more
Did you know that you can get an online consultation with a physical doctor in Thailand and have medications sent directly to your home? It’s called telemedicine service. It’s an alternative way of visiting a doctor in Thailand, which is cheaper and more convenient than visiting a hospital in person. In this article, let’s take … Read more
Bangkok has a paid tollway system that connects the metropolitan region with surrounding sub-districts and provinces. Tollways can cost anywhere from THB10 to THB240, depending on the distance of the toll road. Using a tollway will normally help you reach your destination faster than a regular road. While you can pay for tollways with cash, … Read more
From time to time, you may need to have your document legalized in Thailand. Some may call it as a MFA certificate. The process may seem like a headache, but it can be easier than you think. Let’s take a look at how you can do it in Thailand. What is it? The whole idea … Read more
Ratchada is an underrated area that often gets overlooked by a majority of expats in Bangkok. In fact, it’s a hidden gem that many seasoned expats call home for various reasons: In this guide, I’m going to break down Ratchada, revealing to you everything you need to know about what the area offers. This way, … Read more