"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 … [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 … [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. … [Read more...]

Did you know that you can order products from Amazon.com and have them delivered to your address in Thailand?Thanks to the International Shopping Experience, if you're an expat in Thailand wanting to order a hard-to-find book, or wanting to get … [Read more...]

Crop burning, or slash and burn, as it has been historically known, is a major cause of pollution in Chiang Mai and much of the North of Thailand.Actually, it happens all over Thailand, but Chiang Mai has a torrid reputation for producing the … [Read more...]

If you're renting a condo or an apartment for more than a month in Thailand, you'll definitely be asked for a deposit.At one time, a 1-month deposit used to be standard, but in recent years it is quite common to be asked for two month's rent as a … [Read more...]

As the old adage goes: April showers bring May flowers. This, however, is not true for the 67 million people living in the beautiful Kingdom of Thailand.For those residing and working in the popular centers of this country, certain times of the … [Read more...]