I’ll admit it: I never bothered with life insurance. In my twenties, I felt invincible – mortality wasn’t even on my radar. In my early thirties, I skipped it because I was single, child-free, and all my other family members were financially stable. And in my forties, well, there’s two kids, a wife and the unfortunate realization that financial security is quite a few more years to go. Life insurance time.
Wondering which insurance you need and don’t need in Thailand? This guide clears up the confusion and tells you which one you need and which you can skip.
Key Takeaways When you run a company in Thailand, you need to register for VAT after your company revenue exceeds the amount required by the Thailand Revenue Department. After you do that, you receive the VAT registration certificate, referred to as the P.P. 20 in Thailand. This is an important certificate that shows the company … Read more
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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
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This article is based on our exclusive ExpatDen webinar for readers and subscribers on November 25th, 2025. The session was led by Carl Turner, co-founder of Expat Tax Thailand, who walked everyone through the essential 2025 tax filing rules for expats living in Thailand.
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