Need to Ship Goods From Chatuchak Market in Bangkok? Use CargoPoint Express, They’re Fabulous
Millions of tourists visit Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok every year, and hundreds of thousands of them buy so much...
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How to Get a British Passport Renewed at the Hong Kong British Consulate
A few months ago, I had to renew my British passport and, as I live in Bangkok, Thailand, that meant...
Electricity in Thailand – How Much is It, How Do You Get it Connected and Where?
Typical Thailand electricity lines - scary, eh? When I moved to Thailand, I was shocked to discover how expensive electricity...
Google’s Thai to English Translator Worthless
I had to laugh today when I tried to use Google's Thai to English translator to check on a Thai...
How Does a Double-Entry Tourist Visa for Thailand Work?
Last year, not being able to get paperwork processed in time for a new work permit in Thailand, I had...
What to Do and What Not to Do on a Thailand Visa Run
Hundreds of thousands of people do visa runs every year from Thailand to the border of a neighboring...
How Long Does It Take To Do A Visa Run From Bangkok to Cambodia?
Over the years we've lived in Thailand, we've had many people ask us "How long does it take to...
Chiang Mai International Airport – Thailand’s Second Busiest Airport
The first time I flew into Chiang Mai Airport nine years ago, I was surprised at how small it...
What is a Visa Run in Thailand and How Do You Do One?
Before I moved to Bangkok, Thailand I'd never heard of a 'visa run' but, after my first three months...
How To Get a Criminal Background Check For Teaching in Thailand
Before I moved to Thailand a decade ago, I worked in children's non-profits all over the United States. Being...
What to Do if a Loved One Dies While Visiting Thailand
A Thai village funeral Every year, several thousand foreigners die in Thailand. Whether killed in an accident, dying from...
When Do You Need a Work Permit in Thailand?
When any non-Thai citizen moves to Thailand to work, the issue of getting a work permit soon comes up. In...
How to Easily Send Money to an American in Thailand
Many Americans living or traveling in Thailand, at one time or another, need money to be sent from their...
Bringing Household Items to Thailand? Which Should You Bring, Which Should You Leave Behind?
Over the almost-decade I've lived in Thailand I've met many expats who, when they moved here, must have brought...
How to Replace Lost or Stolen American Passport in Bangkok, Thailand
Every year, Americans find themselves stuck in Bangkok, Thailand as their passport has been lost or stolen. Unable to...
What is Medical Treatment Like in a Private Bangkok Hospital?
Hundreds of thousands of foreigners arrive in Thailand every year for medical care. Thai medical care at any of...
On a 1-Year Education Visa in Thailand, Do You Have to Leave the Country?
One thing we often get asked by foreigners living in Thailand who want to get an Education Visa (known...
Where Should You Pay Monthly Household Bills in Thailand, and How?
When I first moved to Bangkok, Thailand paying monthly household bills was a bit confusing. Not sure where the payment...
Useful Websites For Americans Traveling or Living in Thailand
Tourism Authority of Thailand has an excellent website, packed with information. If you're an American traveling in Thailand, at...
How to Stay Clean and Sweat-Free in Thailand
Thai girls always smell sweet The first thing you'll notice when you visit Thailand at any time of the...
What to Bring to Bangkok if You Have Children or a Baby
Every year many tourists and expats with children or babies come to Bangkok, Thailand. Some move here and some are...
How To Pick The Best Place to Retire To in Thailand
In the last few decades, Thailand has seen a record number of retirees from all over the world deciding...
Can I Change My Tourist Visa into a Work Visa in Thailand?
One of the mysteries of Thailand is how to get a work permit and what type of visa do...