Health insurance is one of the most sensible investments you can make as an expat in Thailand. This guide walks through your options, what they cover, what they cost, and how to find a plan that protects you when you need it most.
A real expat-Thai couple’s numbers: THB100,000 a month combined, THB45,000 of it fixed costs, and who pays for what. Plus sin sod, money for family, and prenups.
There are many insurance companies in Thailand. According to data from the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC), in Thailand, there are 24 insurance companies that offer life insurance products and 62 insurance companies that provide non-life insurance, including health insurance and motor insurance. Many of these are local insurance companies that only conduct business in … Read more
When you start your research on getting a retirement visa for your retirement plan in Thailand, the very first stumbling block you will encounter is health insurance. This leaves you with many questions such as: “Which health insurance should I get?” “Can I use health insurance from my home country?” “The insurance is very expensive … Read more
Are you planning to buy a car in Thailand and wondering how much it’ll cost you to own it per year? I’ve been driving in Bangkok for more than 10 years and drove my fair share of cars. Most recently, though, I’ve been keeping track of my yearly car expenses. And now I want to … Read more
Por Ror Bor is basically compulsory third-party liability insurance in Thailand that every car in Thailand is legally required to renew every year under the Road Protection Act. It gives medical coverage when you have a road accident in Thailand. In this article, we are going to show you everything you need to know about … Read more
I’ve been talking to many foreigners in Thailand and was surprised to find out that many of them don’t even know they have Thai social security. They simply assume the money deducted from their salary every month is only for personal income tax. In fact, if you work for a company in Thailand, you are … Read more
Using the machines to get cash with your foreign or Thai ATM couldn’t be easier.
If you live in Thailand, or you move money into Thailand to support your lifestyle here, you’ve probably heard a lot of mixed advice about Thai tax filing. In a recent session run by Expat Tax Thailand, Cal Turner (Expat Tax Thailand) and Khun Wanaphan (Thai barrister, Expat Tax Thailand) broke down the rules in … Read more
If you are working in Thailand, chances are you are already in the Thailand Social Security system. Then, there’s a big decision you have to make: “Should I buy additional private insurance, or should I just rely solely on Social Security?” To help you make an informed decision, this guide compares all the key factors, … Read more