Saran Lhawpongsawad If you live in Thailand, or you move money into Thailand to support your lifestyle here, you’ve probably heard a lot of mixed advice about Thai tax filing. In a recent session run by Expat Tax Thailand, Cal Turner (Expat Tax Thailand) and Khun Wanaphan (Thai barrister, Expat Tax Thailand) broke down the rules in … Read more
On September 18, 2023, the Thailand Revenue Department announced a new tax regulation on its website: “Starting January 1, 2024, a Thai tax resident who brings foreign-earned income into Thailand must pay Thailand income tax.” This is a big change to Thai income tax regulations because expats never had to pay Thai income tax on … Read more
What it costs to rent a car in Chiang Mai, what you need (IDP, age), and how to drive the mountain roads to Doi Inthanon, Pai, and Mae Hong Son safely.
Dhipaya Insurance (TIP) review: car, health, and personal accident plans, pricing versus competitors, claims process, English support, and OIC contact info.
Muang Thai Insurance is one of the biggest and oldest insurance companies in Thailand. They have been in the market since 1932, providing a wide range of insurance products, ranging from car insurance and health insurance to business insurance. I was insured with Muang Thai Insurance for their car insurance and would like to give … Read more
Is motorbike insurance legally required in Thailand? What CTPL covers, what voluntary Type 1-3+ adds, typical costs, and what voids a claim.
Getting to Chaeng Wattana Immigration Division 1 in Bangkok: transport options, building and floor, opening hours, and which visa services it handles.
Getting a proper long-term visa is one of the first things you should do when moving to Thailand. You can’t expect visa runs to work forever. In reality, making a visa run is a temporary solution that only works a few times. If you keep doing it, in the end you might even be banned … Read more
How much does healthcare really cost in Thailand? From THB300 (about US$9) clinic visits to THB80,000 (about US$2,447) international insurance plans, here’s what expats actually pay for doctors, hospitals, dental care, and insurance in 2026.
eSIM has been available in Thailand for many years and is becoming more popular. It’s much more convenient than a physical SIM card. There’s no need to remove your phone case and search for a hairpin to insert a new SIM card. With an eSIM, you can install it on your phone through a QR … Read more