Importing a Dog or Cat to Thailand: Permits, Vaccines, and Airline Rules
How to import a dog or cat to Thailand: the R1/1 permit, rabies and vaccine timing, microchip rules, and flying as baggage, cargo, or cabin.
Moving
Where to Buy Furniture in Thailand: 2026 Price & Store Guide
Where to buy furniture in Thailand in 2026, from IKEA and Chatuchak Market to teakwood specialists, plus rental options and rough budget tiers.
How to Find the Best Moving Company in Bangkok
Moving is a good chance to get rid of all the stuff you no longer want or need. But packing and unpacking, cleaning, and hiring a reputable moving company is stressful. It’s hard enough finding a good moving company back home, never mind in Bangkok where the owners of moving companies don’t always speak English. … 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
Why I’m Attending NomadFest Bangkok 2025 (And Why You Might Want To Join)
If you’ve been following Thailand Starter Kit for a while, this event might not seem like your kind of thing. NomadFest Bangkok (November 20 to 22, 2025) is mostly for creators, people who want to shoot better Reels, grow YouTube channels, or master TikTok. That’s not really why most people read Thailand Starter Kit. But … Read more
What to Do During the Mourning Period in Thailand
If you’re in Thailand during this time, you’ll probably notice some visible changes around the country, such as flags lowered to half-mast, people wearing darker clothes, and a quieter atmosphere overall. Here’s a simple guide on what you should do and be aware of during this mourning period.
How to Watch the Olympics 2024 for Free in Thailand
The biggest sporting event in the world, the 2024 Olympics, is just around the corner. It’ll start on Friday, July 26, 2024, and will last until August 11, 2024. If you are in Thailand and would like to watch the 2024 Olympics, there is both good news and bad news for you: Good news: Many … Read more
How to Watch Euro 2024 for Free in Thailand
Euro 2024 is going to kick off on June 15, 2024, and it will last until July 15, 2024 (Thailand time). If you are in Thailand at that time and want to cheer for your favorite team while you are here, there is both good news and bad news for you. In this article, I’m … Read more
Soi Dog Foundation: Its Heartwarming Story and How You Can Volunteer
After we published an article on how to become a volunteer in Thailand, we had a chance to interview Chrissie Miles. She has been working at Soi Dog Foundation as the Visitor and Volunteer Manager since September 2021. Previously, Chrissie was a volunteer here for a month in October 2018. Soi Dog Foundation was founded … Read more
The Complete Guide to Booking an Alternative State Quarantine in Thailand
COVID-19 has brought a new normal to everyone in the world. One of these is staying in quarantine after travel. If you come to Thailand, you need to stay in an alternative state quarantine (ASQ) hotel for a certain amount of time before you are able to live in the country. In this article, we … Read more