Foodpanda is Thailand’s popular on-demand food delivery service. They deliver restaurant food, groceries, and everyday essentials to your doorstep. From street food to popular restaurants and even supermarket goods, it’s a really convenient service. Whether you’re an expat or a tourist on holiday, you can have food delivered to pretty much anywhere. Here’s all the…Read More
Thailand’s Military Service – How the Draft Works
Under Thailand’s 1954 Military Service Act, all Thai men, in the year they turn 21-years-old, must register for the military service draft. The conscription is held in April each year and takes the form of a lottery, unless you volunteer. Military service is still valued by many in Thailand and is said to maintain respect…Read More
Divorce in Thailand – A Spouse’s Guide
Marriages do go sour. In fact, Thailand’s divorce rate is high, at 39%. Compare that to the UK and Australia, both of which sit at 33%. Thailand isn’t as bad as the US, though, where the rate is a whopping 45% (1). Now you know why divorce lawyers make so much money! But, despite the…Read More
Days and Their Corresponding Colors in Thailand
Did you know that in Thailand each day of the week is associated with a different color? Wearing the correct color on the correct day is said to be lucky, but there’s more to it than that. This part of Thai culture is influenced by Hindu mythology, which follows an astrological rule of assigning a…Read More
Renting an Apartment in Thailand: The Ultimate Guide
Renting an apartment in Thailand is an exciting prospect. But before you start your search for the perfect condo, you’ll want to read up on how the process differs from renting in your home country. In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know, from pricing to lease contracts to deposits to utility bills…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 law. The US tax system is arguably the most complicated…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 – hailing from the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, US, and…Read More
iVisa Review – How Does It Work & Is It Worthwhile?
iVisa is an online visa service that issues visas and travel documents online. Sometimes it’s easy to apply for a visa through an embassy website, while at other times the process is complex, hard to follow, and an all-round hassle you could really do without. Oftentimes you have to visit an embassy or consulate, or…Read More