Monthly Living Expenses for a Couple in Bangkok, Thailand?
What are the Monthly Living Expenses for a Couple in Bangkok, Thailand? When I arrived in Thailand more than a decade ago, I didn’t […]
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What is the Average Teaching Salary in Chiang Mai, Thailand: Can You Live on It?
What is the Average Teaching Salary in Chiang Mai, Thailand? A huge number of westerners that move to Thailand to teach want to […]
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What are Average Monthly Living Expenses in Chiang Mai, Thailand?
What are Average Monthly Living Expenses in Chiang Mai, Thailand? Chiang Mai is the most popular city in Thailand for expats or retirees […]
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When Does Teacher in Thailand Have to do 90-Day Reporting to Thai Immigration?
90-day reporting is a necessary evil for any non-Thai living in Thailand. What it means is, if you are in Thailand for 90 […]
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Is There an Age Limit for Teaching Jobs in Thailand or Elsewhere Overseas?
Is There an Age Limit for Teaching Jobs in Thailand or Elsewhere Overseas? Recently, I’ve had several would-be teachers ask me about teaching […]
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Is There an Age Limit for Teaching English in Thailand?
Is there an age limit for teaching English in Thailand? Periodically, I hear teachers wanting to come to Thailand asking is there […]
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How Much is the Cost of Doing Visa Runs in Thailand Every Year?
As a long-term resident of Thailand, let me first start by saying I’ve done more visa runs than I’d care to think […]
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British Behaviour Abroad Report Shows 389 Brits Died in Thailand in 2012-2013
British Behaviour Abroad Report shows 389 Brits died in Thailand Each year, the British government releases the British Behaviour Abroad report, documenting British consular […]
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Thai Baht Weakens As Federal Reserve Says Cutting Back Bond Buying
Well, there’s finally some good news for those of us who bring a lot of money into Thailand (ie: those of us […]
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How To Easily Stay Long-Term in Thailand
I’m writing this as I’ve spent part of my week trying to help a western woman who wants to stay longer than […]
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Thai Baht Falling Against US Dollar: Current Rate 29.34 on May 11th, 2013
At least there’s a little bit of good news when it comes to the value of the Thai baht against the US dollar […]
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Aging in Thailand? Could Be Better Than in Some Western Countries (Video)
As someone who will be retiring in the next 20 years or so, I’ve often thought about aging in Thailand. Is it […]
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Getting the Flu in Thailand: Where To Get a Flu Shot?
I have the flu. Yep, after 10 years of living in Bangkok, I have the flu. The first time I’ve had the […]
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Why Do Farang English Teachers in Thailand Accept Low Salaries?
Why do farang English teachers in Thailand accept low salaries? One thing I have never been able to figure out since I moved […]
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Thai Navy ‘Gangnam Style’ in YouTube Viral Video: Military Commanders Not Happy
Thai Navy ‘Gangnam Style’ video goes viral Although practically everyone on the planet has heard of ‘Gangnam Style‘ by Korean singer PSY, few […]
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Thai Airways to Employ Female Flight Attendants Up to 60 Years of Age
Although many non-Thais probably think Thailand is a backward country, in many respects that’s simply not true. In fact, in many instances, […]
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Can You Open a Bank Account in Thailand with a Tourist Visa?
When people who plan on staying a while in Thailand first arrive, one of the things they usually want to know is […]
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Elderly British Man and Thai Wife Murdered in Southern Thailand Beach Resort
There was a murder of a British national in Thailand yesterday with the beating death of an elderly British retiree and his Thai […]
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Anders Kullang, Swedish Rally Driver, Drowns at Holiday Home in Thailand
Anders Kullang, legendary Swedish rally driver, has drowned near his holiday home just outside Bangkok, Thailand. He was 68 years old. Few […]
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Teaching English (EFL) at a Government School or a Private School in Thailand, Which One is Best?
When most teachers arrive in Thailand to look for a job teaching English, one of the first things they consider is whether […]
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Thailand Creative and Design Center (TCDC) in Bangkok – Designers, Artists and Creative Folks, Don’t Miss It
If you’re a designer, design student or just interested in the creative arts, then Bangkok’s Thailand Creative and Design Center (TCDC) is […]
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How to Get an Upgrade to First Class on a Flight to Thailand
As the daughter of a woman who often gets free upgrades to first-class when she flies, I learned early on how to travel […]
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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. […]
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