It begins with the feeling of freedom. Freedom from the constraints of the West, the long winters, the corporate drudgery. But as the months pass and we near April, freedom turns into the grim reminder that no matter how far we fling ourselves from America, we’re prisoners of the IRS. We have this joke back […]
An In-Depth Guide to Renting an Apartment in Bangkok
[thrive_leads id=’5434′] Before I first moved to Bangkok, I looked up some places online. It didn’t take me long to come across an apartment that looked absolutely stunning. It seemed a lot nicer than the monthly rent that was quoted. I was ready to book my first month right away, but figured it wouldn’t hurt […]
How to Send Money to Thailand: The Fast, Cheap, Reliable Way
Sending money to Thailand can be a tricky matter. Between international transfer fees and hidden fees in exchange rates, you face a lot of pitfalls when transferring money from abroad into Thailand. Aside from traditional forms of banking, you have a few options to send money from overseas to Thailand. Each offers its own benefits, […]
Thai Health Insurance: Here’s What You Need to Know as an Expat
When I wrote about my cost of living in Bangkok, a common question I got by email was:In this guide you’ll come across affiliate and partner links. When you click and use their services or buy their products, Thailand Starter Kit gets a small commission. You won’t pay anything extra for these services or products, […]
An In-Depth Guide to Fitness in Bangkok: Activities, Locations, and Prices
You already know that staying fit in Bangkok isn’t easy. Liquid calories come in many forms. And with more holidays than months in a year, you always have a reason to go out for food and drinks. Even when you set out to stay in shape, Bangkok puts up a fight to keep you at […]
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