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...]
A Renter’s Guide to Apartment/Condo Deposits: Conflict Avoidance 101
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...]
Finally: The Truth About Air Pollution in Thailand
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...]
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...]