BiB038: All Smiles with Lucinda Chen

On this episode, Siddhant visits the Bangkok International Dental Hospital and meets Lucinda Chen, one of the directors of Bangkok International Dental Center. Lucinda is from Singapore and is a London School of Economics graduate. She moved to Bangkok a few years ago and really dove headfirst into learning the Thai language at Chulalongkorn University … Read more

BiB037: Getting the Word Out with Stuart Kelly

On this episode of Brewed in Bangkok, Siddhant has a chat with Stuart Kelly, who is a Public Relations expert. Stuart has spent many years in various countries in the English-speaking world from the UK to South Africa, and finally, Australia. As a journalist first and then as a PR person for much of his … Read more

BiB036: Cutting Class with Ulrich Werner

After a long hiatus, Brewed in Bangkok is back and better than ever before! On this episode, Siddhant has a chat with Ulrich Werner, a university professor in Thailand that has all kinds of stories to tell about the education system in Thailand. Ulrich is originally from Germany and has worked in telecommunications for a … Read more

AMA with Madon Angelica Padilla of Mister Prakan Insurance

AMA with Madon Angelica Padilla of CheckDi Insurance

If you missed our ​latest AMA—or Ask Me Anything—with insurance representative Madon Angelica Padilla, you can find a summary of the questions and answers on ​the Question and Answer section of ​Thailand Starter Kit. If you’d like to join the next AMA, there are a few ways to get in so you don’t miss your … Read more

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AMA With Pongkarn Khunpasee: Visas, Work Permits, and More

If you missed our Thailand Starter Kit Facebook Community group’s inaugural 2018 AMA—or Ask Me Anything—no worries. We have you covered. After each of our AMAs, we’re going to recap the questions and answers and post them on our website. If you’d like to join the next AMA, there are a few ways to get … Read more

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Lonely Planet’s Thailand Travel Guide Review

Most travelers, especially those new to Thailand, step off the plane to find themselves in a strange world. There are some familiarities, like escalators, Subway sandwich shops, McDonald’s, and English language signs that read “Bathroom.” But those western assurances slowly fade away the further you get from the airport. That’s where guidebooks like Lonely Planet’s Thailand Travel Guide come in.

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U.S. Social Security: A Guide for U.S. Citizens in Thailand

Thailand attracts expats from all over the world. But if you’re American, you must consider a few things before relocating here. The US government taxes you on income no matter where you live. So I’d like to tell you what happens with your Social Security Tax when you move to Thailand. Key Takeaways Social Security … Read more