An Expat’s Guide to Sustainable Living in Thailand 

An Expat’s Guide to Sustainable Living in Thailand 

One of the greatest frustrations for expats living in Thailand is how to manage household waste and recycle effectively. Although many Thais are passionate about sustainability and eco-friendly living, the recycling scene in Thailand is still nascent. Challenges include the lack of formalized recycling solutions and fragmentation of the local waste management industry. Another prime … Read more

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How to Deal with Homesickness as an American Expat in Thailand

Five years ago, my wife and I made a life-changing decision to leave the United States and move to her home country, Thailand. I anticipated that becoming an expatriate would be a thrilling and transformative experience, brimming with new adventures, insights, and perspectives, and a unique opportunity for personal growth. However, I found that adjusting … Read more

The Complete Guide to Getting Married in Thailand

The Complete Guide to Getting Married in Thailand

If you are lucky enough to fall in love with a Thai woman and know that you want to spend the rest of your life with her, you may soon learn the marriage customs and traditions in Thailand. You may feel overwhelmed by all that, but you don’t have to be. These customs and traditions … Read more

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How to Find the Best Moving Company in Bangkok

Moving is a good chance to get rid of all the stuff you no longer want or need. But packing and unpacking, cleaning, and hiring a reputable moving company is stressful. It’s hard enough finding a good moving company back home, never mind in Bangkok where the owners of moving companies don’t always speak English. … Read more

What to Do During the Mourning Period in Thailand

What to Do During the Mourning Period in Thailand

If you’re in Thailand during this time, you’ll probably notice some visible changes around the country, such as flags lowered to half-mast, people wearing darker clothes, and a quieter atmosphere overall. Here’s a simple guide on what you should do and be aware of during this mourning period.

What is Thai Tone? Rules, Patterns, and How to Master It

The great bugaboo in learning to “speak” Thai is of course the tones, in which there are five of them: mid tone, low tone, falling tone, high tone, and rising tone. By comparing English and Thai it might help us understand how tones fit into both languages. Both Thai and English are “tone” languages. The … Read more