How to Survive a Long Plane Ride to Thailand
For over a decade, I’ve been flying backwards and forwards between Thailand and the US, or Thailand and Europe. I used to enjoy flying, but the trips…
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How Do You Mail a Letter or Parcel in Thailand? Quick Post Office Tips
Mailing a letter or a parcel in Thailand, particularly in Bangkok, is easy — and cheap. Just follow these quick tips and you will spend just minutes at…
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What Does ‘Su Su’ Mean in Thailand?
If you make Thai friends while on a trip or living in Thailand, eventually one of them will tell you “Su su” (or “Suu suu”). When I first…
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How to be Successful Working for a Company in Thailand – Thai Business Culture is Different than Western
In my first job in Thailand working for an international company, I knew it would be different than working in an American or European company.I didn’t realize how…
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Are There Opportunities for Westerners in Thailand or is America Better?
During my 14 years living in Thailand, I often get asked by Americans wanting to come here, “Are opportunities better in the U.S. or in Thailand?” When I…
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Things You Should Know Before Bringing Your Laptop to Thailand
We often get asked by would-be visitors to Thailand if a) they should bring their laptop and b) will it be easy to find internet connections. The answers…
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Is Getting an Education Visa in Thailand Cheaper Than Doing Visa Runs?
Many people still seem to be confused about getting an education visa in Thailand. Is it cheaper than continually doing visa runs? Or should you just continue with…
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How Much Money Do I Need to Retire to Thailand and Live Comfortably?
Beyond the actual amount required by Thai immigration so they’ll give you a retirement visa (either 800,000 baht in a Thai bank account – ($26,650) – or…
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Should You Send Money to Thailand Via Western Union? Not If You Want Cheap and No Hidden Fees
One of the easiest ways to send to or receive money in Thailand is via Western Union. However, using Western Union’s transfer money services can also be…
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How to Prevent Your Child Getting Jet Lag on a Trip to Thailand
One of the drawbacks of traveling from western countries to Thailand is the incredible amount of flying time it takes to get here. Jet lag and time differences…
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Important Safety Tips For Women Traveling Alone in Thailand
First, let me say, Thailand is one of the world’s safest countries. Particularly for women. But, just like anywhere else, it is also better to be safe than…
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What to Expect If You Work in a Company in Thailand
Every year thousands of westerners are moving to Thailand, either short-term or long-term, to work for a Thai company. When they get to Thailand though and begin to…
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Flying on Airlines in Thailand: Which Thai Airline Flies Domestic, Who Flies International?
One of the best things about living in Thailand is cheap airline travel, both domestic and international. Since deregulation a few years ago, Thailand now has many…
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How to Get a Medical Certificate for a Work Permit in Thailand
If you are an expat working in Thailand, most jobs require you to get a medical certificate, also known as a health certificate, before you can get a…
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How to Get a Tourist Visa at the Thai Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Many westerners traveling in Thailand for a while, will need to leave the country every three months to get a tourist visa from a place like Kuala…
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I Love DTAC Mobile Phone Service – It’s the Best Cell Phone Service I’ve Ever Had
Sometimes, you just have to say when you love a product or service and I LOVE DTAC. When I first moved to Thailand, I bought a DTAC…
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What Does the Expiration Date on Your Thailand Travel Visa Mean?
When you get any type of travel visa to Thailand stamped in your passport, whether it’s been given to you to visit as a tourist or to…
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How Many Back-to-Back (Consecutive) Thailand Tourist Visas Are You Allowed To Have?
An important question many tourists to Thailand ask about tourist visas is “How many back-to-back tourist visas am I allowed to get?” A back-to-back, or consecutive, tourist…
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What Paperwork Do You Need to Submit for a Travel Visa to Get Long-Term Medical Care in Thailand?
As medical tourism is getting more popular particularly in Thailand, the country is seeing a big increase in the number of people coming to the country for long-term…
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Has Thailand Tightened Retirement Visa Requirements? Not Really, and Here’s Why
As usual, every time there seems to be a change at Thai immigration that may possibly affect westerners and other foreigners living in Thailand, the internet is…
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Withdrawing Money Via ATM While Traveling in Thailand? Check Currency Exchange Rates First
One tip I always give travelers to Thailand is, if you’re going to withdraw money from an ATM in Thailand, check the exchange rates at the ATM…
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How to Take a Taxi in Bangkok, Thailand
In most places in the world, taxis are expensive. In Thailand, they are cheap. For just over $1, you can go two or three miles, and for between…
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Volunteering in Thailand? What Paperwork Do You Need To Submit To Get Non Immigrant O Travel Visa and Work Permit?
Thousands of people arrive in Thailand every year to do volunteer work at a school, charity or foundation. While it might seem it should be an easy thing…
