PayPal Relaunch Thailand – What Do We Know About It So Far?
What to expect when PayPal updates its services in Thailand.
Money
How to Get an Income Affidavit from the US Embassy in Thailand
Editor’s note: Starting in 2019 the US Embassy will no longer issue income affidavits to anyone applying for Thai visas. This rule has been passed down from the Thai government, which doesn’t consider income affidavits as legit proof of income. Make sure you contact your local Thai immigration office to find out what you need … Read more
AMA with Madon Angelica Padilla of CheckDi Insurance
If you missed our latest AMA—or Ask Me Anything—with insurance representative Madon Angelica Padilla, you can find a summary of the questions and answers on the Question and Answer section of Thailand Starter Kit. If you’d like to join the next AMA, there are a few ways to get in so you don’t miss your … Read more
Bangkok Cost of Living: How I Spend 80,658.52 Baht a Month (Update: January 2018)
So, you’re thinking about making Thailand your home. It happens to all of us. We come here on vacation. We fall in love with the food and the people and the country. And then we spend the rest of the year counting down the days until our next trip–or, if you’re on the more extreme … Read more
Making an International Money Transfer Quick and Cheap with TransferWise
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
Thailand Deals and Discounts: How to Save on Hotels, Flights and Food
Key Takeaways 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 … Read more
Moneytis Review: Find the Cheapest Way to Send Money Abroad
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.