Employee Benefits – Do You Get Them Teaching English in Thailand?
One of the many questions would-be teachers have about teaching English (EFL) in Thailand is what kind of employee benefits does a […]
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The Expats’ Love-Hate Relationship with Thailand – Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Living as an expat in Thailand makes you schizophrenic. Really it does. As an expat living in Thailand, I’ve met many other expats […]
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Pros and Cons of Teaching English in Chiang Mai, Thailand – Many People Want to Teach There, but Should You?
A couple of years ago, tired of teaching English in Bangkok, I looked at moving further north, to Chiang Mai, Thailand’s second […]
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What Western Men Need to Do to Stay Safe and Not Die in Thailand
Living a long time in Thailand, there isn’t a week goes by where there’s not a story in the local Thai newspaper about […]
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Should You Give Money To Beggars in Bangkok?
One thing westerners find upsetting when they come to Thailand is the number of beggars they see on city streets. Actually, no […]
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How to Get a Job Teaching English in Your 50s, 60s and 70s – Older People Can Get Teaching Positions
Thailand is a mecca for retirees, people in their 50s, 60s and 70s who want to leave their home country and spend the […]
Read moreAmore Tapae Hotel – Cheap and Lovely Accommodation in Chiang Mai’s Old City
Living in Bangkok, Thailand, I travel to Chiang Mai in the northern part of the country often. The last time I took […]
Read moreBest Things for Seniors to Do in Bangkok, Thailand – You Don’t Have to be Young to Have Fun
As the cost of living gets more expensive in the west, more and more seniors are coming to Bangkok, Thailand, either for […]
Read moreWhat Types of Visa Can You Get For Traveling, Living or Working in Thailand?
When you’re deciding to come to Thailand, either on a holiday, to live or to work here, you need to make sure […]
Read moreHow To Get Your US Social Security Check in Thailand
Unbeknownst to some retirees, it’s entirely possible to receive your federal retirement benefits in Thailand – thousands of Americans every year do […]
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Disadvantages to Living in Thailand – It’s Not Completely Perfect
I love Thailand and have lived here for years. However, if you plan on coming to live here, do remember there are still […]
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Why Does Thailand Discriminate Against Teachers Over 45 Years Old?
No English teacher who’s taught in Thailand is surprised to see job ads in local newspapers saying “Thai national only. Must be […]
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How to Apply for and Get Thai Residency
Having lived in Thailand for many years, I have been looking into getting permanent residency. Permanent residency in Thailand is a confusing affair […]
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Where to Get the Best Tattoo in Bangkok, Thailand – These Tattoo Parlors are Amazing
In the time I’ve lived in Bangkok, Thailand, I’ve met many westerners who’ve had a tattoo done at a tattoo parlor here. […]
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Review: Bangkok Dangerous – Dull, Stereotypical, Bad Portrayal of Thailand
One thing I dislike about living in Bangkok, Thailand are the views of others about Bangkok – many of whom have never even […]
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How to Get a Credit Card at a Bank in Thailand
Surprising to many non-Thais, it is perfectly possible to apply for and get a credit card in Thailand through a Thai bank. Of […]
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Review: Kasikorn Bank – Best Bank in Bangkok, Thailand
Last year, tired of the poor service of my usual Thai bank, I opened an account at Kasikorn Bank. Everyone at my […]
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How To Easily Apply For And Get A Legal Work Permit in Thailand
Up until a couple of years ago, it used to be relatively easy to work in Thailand without a work permit. Not technically […]
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Ways To Legally Live in Thailand Without Working
Thailand has a large population of expats who, although they don’t want to work in Thailand, they like living here. Up until a […]
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Best English-Speaking Lawyers in Bangkok, Thailand: Getting Legal Help Is Easy
Even though every westerner in Bangkok, Thailand hopes they don’t have legal problems or the need for a lawyer, at some point many […]
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Why Western Expats Are Moving To Malaysia And Leaving Thailand
During the over 12 years I have lived in Thailand, I have met thousands of expats who loved living in Thailand. Over the […]
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Weird TV Programs in Thailand
I was just thinking the other night, while watching TV on UBC satellite, we really have the ODDEST stuff here! I get […]
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Bangkok Or Chiang Mai, Thailand? Which Is The Best City To Move To?
Thousands of western retirees, western expats and western teachers move to Thailand every year. For many of them, a choice between moving to […]
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