In April 2014, I bought a two bedroom condo in Bangkok. It was a huge decision to make, and my friends were divided as to whether it was a good idea. We created this article through the generous support of our readers. If you find this article helpful, please support us on Patreon. Your support […]
Thai Credit Cards for Foreigners: Requirements and Benefits
Although a credit card is not strictly necessary for living in Thailand, some plastic makes your life a lot easier. Having a local credit card not only reduces the cost of foreign currency surcharges, you can get additional bonuses such as discounts at restaurants, hotels and on flight tickets. As a plus, bills, including electric, […]
Bookstores in Bangkok: Where to Get Your Reading Fix
Coming to a foreign country always implies downtime. There is the slowness of travel, the moments in which you don’t know what’s going on, and just the time needed to acclimate yourself to a new culture. One of the best ways to pass the time is by reading. Here in Bangkok, there are a multitude […]
Opening a Thai Bank Account: A Guide for Expats and Tourists
One of the first and most essential things expats need to figure out in Thailand is how to open a bank account. The guide below walks you through the most common banking choices, account types, opening procedures and other specifics of the Thai banking system.We created this article through the generous support of our readers. […]
The Thai Legal System: A Primer for Expats and Tourists
Many visitors and long-time residents of Thailand don’t always terribly accurate picture of the legal system. Most of it is probably shaped by what tends to get reported in the media – which tends to either highlight when the legal system fails or when it’s a particular prominent outlier that gets caught in it. In reality, […]
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