When transferring money most of us have the different wants. Some of us want the fastest transfer. Some of use want the most straightforward transfer. And some of us want the best exchange rates. For me, I like when I can find a money transfer service that gives me all three. I used to use … Read more
Expats who frequently send money know that in most cases, you have to spend money to send money. If you’ve been using Western Union, for instance, you know that there’s a transfer fee for every transaction. And funds transferred via local banks have higher rates since they charge transfer and exchange rate fees. WorldRemit is a … Read more
This is a short collection of discounts, deals and coupons I’ve come across for people visiting and living in Thailand. If you come across similar savings, notice any errors or have other feedback, please send me a message. Flights I recently flew from Thailand to Germany for a bachelor party: One comparison website I checked … Read more
Let’s face it, there are going to be times when you need to send money either to or from Thailand. As an expat, this can be hard if you don’t know where to get the best exchange rates, the quickest transfer times, or the cheapest transfer fees. A handful of years ago we were at the mercy of Western Union or Bangkok Bank.
Figuring out your life together with a partner is not always an easy path, especially if you come from very different cultural backgrounds. One of the more tricky topics often tends to be the finances – if only for the real or imagined taboos that exist in different societies where you might hail from.
Although a credit card is not strictly necessary for living in Thailand, some plastic makes your life a lot easier. Having a local credit card not only reduces the cost of foreign currency surcharges, you can get additional bonuses such as discounts at restaurants, hotels and on flight tickets. As a plus, bills, including electric, … Read more
One of the first and most essential things expats need to figure out in Thailand is how to open a bank account. The guide below walks you through the most common banking choices, account types, opening procedures and other specifics of the Thai banking system. Surprises First While life without surprises would be a tad … Read more
Disclaimer: The article below includes partner links. I receive a financial compensation from people clicking on them. This happens at no cost to you and helps me cover some of the expenses of running this website. Tired of eating noodle soup for breakfast, lunch and dinner? Unwilling to shell out THB 490 for a spinach pizza … Read more
I remember opening my first bank account in Thailand. A kind, middle-aged bank teller handled the application. My secretary was along to help translate. Halfway through the process, the teller turned to my secretary and asked, “Does he have a girlfriend?” Maybe I was lucky that I didn’t, because that account setup seemed to go … Read more
Looking for a more recent article? Check out my 2018 guide to the cost of living in Bangkok. For the last six months I’ve logged and categorized all of my personal expenses. This post lists them out in detail, accompanied by additional explanations, thoughts and observations. I hope it gives people a basis for comparison, helps them … Read more