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, April (and preceding … [Read more...]
How to Get a Thai Driving License: Wasteland Lessons, Car Park Testing, Difficult Theory & Making an Application
Thailand is ranked 2nd in the world for traffic fatalities. Statistics show a massive 44 deaths per 100,000 people, which is 5.1 percent of Thailand’s overall death count. It's no surprise that drunk-driving is to blame for 26% of road deaths. But i … [Read more...]
10 Top Tips to Avoid Being a Victim of Crime in Thailand
Folks are always telling me crime is on the rise in Thailand, that muggings, assaults, etc., are increasing. I've been hearing this for the last 10 years. Of course, statistics rise and fall, depending on the political and economic climate, but one … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to International Health Insurance: Considerations, Companies, Policies & Pricing
The table below provides a snapshot of the cover available from the top 6 international medical insurers. Please bear in mind that the type of cover, level of cover and excess is dependent on the plan and the option. Clicking on 'get a quote' … [Read more...]
Inheritance Law in Thailand: Tax, Heirs, Wills & Probate – Who Gets Their Paws on Your Cash?
Thailand recently finalised its new inheritance tax law, and if you're lucky enough to have amassed a fortune of over 100 million Baht (approx $3M), in the Kingdom, then your estate will be unlucky enough to be caught in Thailand's inheritance tax th … [Read more...]
How to Send Money to Thailand With No Bank Fees & Save Over $75 per Transaction
Transferring money to Thailand from your home country, be it the US, Canada, Australia, or UK, has been a pain point for just about every expat at one time or another. But we all have to do it. The scale of it is huge. In 2013, $4,124,000,000 in r … [Read more...]
My Lazada Review – The Lowdown on Cyber Shopping With ‘the Thai Amazon’
Every now and again I get sick of shopping malls, especially here in the KOK, where it seems a new one pops up each month. I love chilling at a mall coffee shop, I must admit, but shopping weekend in, weekend out, does my nut in after a … [Read more...]
The Essential Thai Language Guide for Vegans & Vegetarians Travelling in Thailand
The idea for this post comes as a result of two things; Growing the popularity of the Thailand Vegan Facebook page , and a Chance encounter with Some vegans struggling to Order Food in May Veggie Home, arguably Bangkok's Best Vegan Restaurant. If … [Read more...]