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… 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… 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.… Read More
Retiring In Thailand? Here’s the Most Useful Guide Ever Written
If you’re planning on retiring in Thailand, there are numerous things you need to consider, some of which you probably haven’t yet thought of. And that’s the purpose of this guide: a checklist of sorts to make sure you have everything covered. First, we will… Read More
Prostitution In Thailand: History, Legal Status and Social Impact
For decades, Thailand has been a popular destination for sex tourism, attracting men (mostly) from around the world who seek the services of Thai sex workers. But what are the origins of the industry in Thailand, and what is the legal status of prostitution in… Read More
Naughty Nightlife in Thailand: A Tourist’s Guide to Bars, Girls & Pay for Play
It’s no secret that hundreds of thousands of tourists flock to Thailand each year for the naughty nightlife. This has given Thailand a reputation as a “sex tourism” destination, which is a little unfair, since it is just a small part of Thailand and, while… Read More
How to Lease Land in Thailand: A Foreigner’s Guide to the Law
A lease agreement in Thailand enables a foreigner to maintain a long term interest in the country through land. Lease permitting, a house can be constructed on the land and registered in the foreigner’s name. A lease arrangement is suited to a number of situations,… Read More
A List of Prohibited Jobs for Foreigners in Thailand
I often get asked about job opportunities in Thailand for specific industries, and “Can I move to Thailand and work as a [enter job here]. The answer is usually no – because Thailand prohibits foreign nationals from working in many areas of industry. The large… Read More