Looking for help? On this page you’ll find the answers to the most frequently asked questions I get. You’ll find contact emails to professionals I use. And you’ll find a link to our Facebook support group, where you can get advice about your specific needs. If none of the options below help, feel free to get in touch with me.
Relocating
What visa do I need and how do I get a work permit?
Most visa and work permit questions are answered in our guide to visas and guide to work permits articles. For specific advice about your case, I recommend talking to a lawyer who specializes in immigration matters. If you need a recommendation for a competent, ethical, and affordable lawyer, check out our legal advice page.
What health insurance should I pick?
I recommend Cigna Healthcare. You can read about your health insurance options in this article. If you’d rather compare several insurers side by side, check out CheckDi I explain why I like them in this article. There are plenty of good choices out there. But whatever you do, don’t wait until you get sick to buy health insurance.
What’s the best way to ship my belongings or pet to Thailand?
If you’re trying to find the best moving company, you can use this form to get a quote. If you’re shipping only your pet, Boonma is favored by animal lovers.
Can you help me find a job?
Finding a job is easier when you already work in Thailand. One way to start is to get a teaching job, which you can do by taking a TEFL course from SEE TEFL.
Where should I stay?
If you need help when searching for an apartment or house, use this form to contact me and I’ll be happy to connect you with a reputable real estate agent. Not sure which city to settle in? Our where to live in Thailand guide can help you find the right fit.
How can I quickly but effectively learn Thai?
If you’re a complete beginner, Thaipod101 has learning tools that help you learn Thai online and at your convenience. They teach you step-by-step, taking you through basic conversations all the way to advanced levels.
Business
How do I start a business in Thailand?
If you’d like some help with setting up a business in Thailand, I’d be delighted to help you navigate the process by sharing my 10+ years experience of doing business in Thailand. Please feel free to use this form to contact me.
Money
What’s the best way to send money to Thailand?
It depends on where you are and the amount of money you need to send. To begin with, you should use a comparison website such as Wise to compare the cheapest and quickest choices.
What’s the easiest way to open a Thai bank account?
Opening a bank account is tricky in Thailand since each bank and their branches have their own regulations. You can find out more details from our guide on Thai bank accounts.
Traveling
Do you have a recommended hotel booking site?
It’s frustrating that many hotel booking sites do not show the 7% vat and 10% hotel fees, making it more difficult to find out the cheapest options. This is why I love to use booking.com. The price they show is the total price, with taxes and fees, making it easy to compare the truly cheapest options. And they have hundreds of available hotels in Thailand to choose from.
Legal
Can you recommend a good lawyer?
Our article on Bangkok law firms has a list of lawyers in specific fields of practice. If you need help with general law issues like, personal property and real estate, work permits, or visas, I can put you in touch with a lawyer I feel comfortable recommending.
Our Community
If you have any other questions, or if you’re in a specific situation that requires more details, the fastest way to get an answer is in our Facebook support group, Thailand Starter Kit Community. I read all questions posted. And if I can’t provide an answer myself, one of the many other knowledgeable readers usually can.
Contact Us
If you want to get in touch with us, please use the form below. We don’t bite. We love feedback. And we read all e-mails–even if we can’t always reply to all the messages we receive.