How to Apply for a Thai Passport for Your Children in Thailand
An easy to follow, step-by-step process.
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How Our Family Spends 88,799.66 Baht a Month in Thailand in 2026
A detailed look at our monthly living expenses.
Thailand Money Matters: An In-Depth Guide for Expats
Financial matters in Thailand can have a steep learning curve, as things may not be as straightforward as they were back home. For example, when you open a bank account in Thailand, you will find that there’s no specific central requirement on what needs to be done. Instead, you will only have a rough idea … Read more
Bangkok Health Checkups: Costs, Packages, and Hospitals
Do you get unexplained, frequent headaches? Does your lower back hurt all the time? Is it hard for you to fall asleep at night? These are questions you and many other expats might be facing here in Bangkok. You could assume what the causes are, but it’s still better to seek professional help and find … Read more
Having a Baby in Thailand: A Step-by-Step Guide for Expecting Parents
What to expect when you’re expecting in the kingdom.
Bangkok Swimming Classes: How to Pick the Right School for Your Kid
My one-year old daughter stood at the edge of the pool, knees bent and hesitant. I stood below her, in the pool, ready to catch her. I turned to my wife to signal to her to watch Big M’s first jump. I turned back and reached out my hands to catch my daughter. But when … Read more
Vaccinations in Thailand: A Guide for Tourists and Expats
The adage “Prevention is better than cure” from Desiderius Erasmus, (1466 – 1536), is frequently heard some 500 years after the phrase was coined. Medical science and research focuses on anything and everything to do with the human body, and this has undoubtedly increased human lifespan. Prevention by vaccination, for example, for many deadly and … Read more
Bangkok Libraries for Kids: Memberships, Services, and Locations
Key Takeaways As a homeschooling family in Bangkok, libraries help us educate our daughters. Libraries provide us with all the supplemental books we’d rather not ship into Thailand because of weighty costs and added taxes. And compared to the expensive costs of international schools, library memberships are cheap. But libraries aren’t only places to read … Read more
Moving to Thailand With a Dog or Cat: A Quick Guide
So you have decided to leave your home and move to Thailand with your loved ones. For us pet lovers, of course, I am talking about our four-legged companions. The question is not if you can bring your beloved pets to Thailand, but rather how. By following proper guidelines and understanding the basic rules, you … Read more
The Complete Guide to Getting Married in Thailand
Key Takeaways 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 … Read more