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The Pink ID Card – A Guide for Foreign Nationals

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Yes, it’s true. There is an ID card for foreigners. And best of all, it’s pink! Having this little known form of identification means you don’t have to carry your passport around with you to prove who you are, even though most people don’t do that anyway, despite it being a legal requirement. For the…Read More

The Tabien Baan (Yellow Book) Guide for Expats in Thailand

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A Tabien Baan is a house document, which translates literally as ‘House Registration’ in Thai. The type of document relevant to foreign nationals is the yellow book Tabien Baan (ท.ร.13, Thor Ror 13). This house registration book contains the details of all foreign nationals registered as living at the address (as their primary residence). The…Read More

The Thailand Pass Guide – Your Questions Answered

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Thailand has a new system for entering the country called the Thailand Pass. It is a free, web-based system that manages your entry to Thailand. Regardless of your visa status or nationality (except Thais), you will need a Pass. The Pass is required for both air and land border entry. The requirements for entry to…Read More

A Guide to Social Security Benefits for Expats in Thailand

You might be surprised to learn that working in Thailand grants you access to the social security system. Once you have your work permit and start working, your employer will register you for medical and employment benefits in return. In this article I’ll cover everything you need to know, including the different types of social…Read More

Thai Credit Card Guide: Requirements & Benefits for Expats

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You don’t need a Thai credit card to live in Thailand; there’s plenty of others ways to pay for goods and services. However, depending on your situation, it may be something you want to consider. Perhaps the biggest benefit of a credit card is reducing the cost of foreign currency surcharges. And then there’s perks…Read More

Retirement Homes in Thailand: A Senior’s Guide

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If you’re planning on retiring in Thailand, or have already done so, you may occasionally wonder what you would do if you were unable to safely care for yourself anymore. When we hit 75, 80, or even a ripe 90, poor health can get the better of us and make everyday tasks quite challenging, which…Read More

Learn to Count in Thai: From Zero to 1 Million! Includes Translations

Whether you’re paying for a train ticket, haggling over a price in the local market, or dissecting the menu prices at a local restaurant, knowing your Thai numbers is very useful. In my opinion it’s one of the easiest aspects of the Thai language to learn, largely because you hear numbers being spoken in so…Read More

How to Pay U.S. Taxes From Thailand: An Expat’s Guide

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The USA has strict filing requirements for Americans living abroad. If you earn some form of income, whether from inside or outside the U.S., The likelihood is that as a US citizen you will need to file a tax return. Tax is rarely interesting or exciting, unless you’re getting a rebate, but it’s important to…Read More

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Hi! I’m Peter. I’ve been living & traveling in Thailand for 14 years. I’m here to give you all the information you need to make your Thai adventure safe, happy, & successful.

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I get a lot of requests for recommendations on services related to living in Thailand. To make things easier for you, I’ve compiled a list of those I use below.

Health Insurance

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Bank Account

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Financial Planning

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Travel

Hotels: Agoda offers good deals on hotels in Thailand. This is because they are located in the region and secure lots of special promotions. It's also worth trying Booking.com and Hotels.com for comparison.

Travel Insurance: World Nomads is great for trips to Thailand and elsewhere. I've used them for over 10 years. If you're from the UK/Europe you can also try True Traveller.

Over 70? Insure My Trip. has policies for those struggling to find travel insurance cover due to age restrictions.

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To keep your data secure you should use a VPN when using public WIFI and when accessing internet banking and other sensitive information online. I use both Vypr VPN and Nord VPN.

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