If you stay in Thailand long enough you’ll eventually end up visiting a hospital for one reason or another. My first time was with a friend who fell off a motorbike; my second when I contracted flu, and my third was when my wife had our daughter. It sucks to get sick, but the upside…Read More

Most people who visit Koh Samui fall for its charm. I certainly did, so much so that I moved to the island and lived there for over a year. Some argue that due to development Samui has lost the island authenticity it had 20-30 years ago. But that’s life…nothing remains the same. And for those…Read More

How to become a Thai citizen is a question I’m regularly asked. People with plans for retirement wonder if they might be awarded citizenship after a number of years living in Thailand, and what the process is to achieve this status. The reality is that it’s not an easy process, and one most expats give…Read More

A recent study carried out by NetCredit estimated that a person needs approximately $390,000 (US) to retire in Thailand. The study covered most countries of the world, with the goal of estimating the cost of retirement based on the equivalent quality of life you’d enjoy back home. The research was based on the following lifestyle…Read More

If you’re thinking of driving a car in Thailand then you’ll need car insurance. Sure, you may have heard that some locals don’t take out a policy and get away with driving locally, but this is completely irresponsible and illegal. If you’re getting behind the wheel, you’ll need a policy. Thailand has a high volume…Read More

“Didn’t you know that foreigners can’t buy land in Thailand”? “Why did you spend so much on a house”? We hear these questions way too much. Indeed, the web is littered with the same “I told you so” answers. So here’s my straight-talking guide to foreign property ownership in Thailand, and my two cents of…Read More

The TM30 form is an immigration requirement. The law governing this form aims to ensure transparency in the accommodation details of foreigners staying in Thailand. It must be completed by the landlord of a property to report the stay of guests within 24 hours of their arrival. You won’t need to worry about this requirement…Read More

Most people don’t relocate or travel to Thailand expecting to have a baby. But hey, life happens. Perhaps you relocated as an expat looking forward to retirement in the sun, but ended up finding romance, marriage and eventually a child. Perhaps you flew to Thailand for holiday and didn’t realise that your baby would be…Read More