Working from home sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? For the most part, setting your own work schedule and having the freedom to work from any location you’d prefer does sound like the ultimate scenario. However, working at home can also be isolating, downright distracting… Read More
Can a Foreigner Get a Personal Loan or Mortgage in Thailand?
If you are considering working long-term in Thailand, or you possess substantial savings or assets, you might be exploring the possibilities of obtaining a personal loan or mortgage. If your goal is to purchase a home, a mortgage could be the ideal option to secure… Read More
Your Financial Planning Guide for Living in Thailand
Relocating to a different country comes with a multitude of considerations, with the most important one being your finances. So as you plan the next chapter of your life, it is essential to approach financial planning with confidence and foresight. Whether you’re in the early… Read More
5 Very Useful Fiverr Gigs for Expats Living in Thailand
Fiverr is an online platform that connects you to freelance workers who offer a wide range of services for both personal and professional use. The platform allows freelancers to create “gigs” and offer their services to clients in categories such as translation, virtual assistance, graphic… Read More
Taxes For Expats – A Review of the US Filing Service for Expats
If you’re an American living abroad, be that in Asia, Africa, or Europe, you can’t ignore your US tax filing requirement. It doesn’t matter whether you are a retiree, a digital nomad, or somewhere in between, you must ensure that you are complying with the… Read More
The Boiler Rooms of Thailand – How to Avoid Investment Scams
A fool and his money are soon parted, as the saying goes. But it’s not just fools that have lost their savings in Thailand to fraudsters; it’s people like you and me. The worst thing about it is, the scammers are usually our fellow countrymen… Read More
A List of Prohibited Jobs for Foreigners in Thailand
I often get asked about job opportunities in Thailand for specific industries, and “Can I move to Thailand and work as a [enter job here]. The answer is usually no – because Thailand prohibits foreign nationals from working in many areas of industry. The large… Read More
Thai Credit Card Guide: Requirements & Benefits for Expats
You don’t need a Thai credit card to live in Thailand; there’s plenty of others ways to pay for goods and services. However, depending on your situation, it may be something you want to consider. Perhaps the biggest benefit of a credit card is reducing… Read More