Thailand is one of the most popular retirement destinations in the world and attracts foreign retirees in vast numbers. It’s not strange, as it has a developed tourism industry, pleasant weather, and several other benefits that I explain later in this article.

Today, we review why you should consider Thailand as a retirement option, how you can get a visa as a retiree, if you should buy a property, and more. Let’s start and review why Thailand is one of the most popular options among foreign retirees in Asia.

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Thailand is the second-biggest economy in Southeast Asia and has welcomed millions of foreign retirees, expats, and workers in the past decades. Here, you can find numerous Japanese, German, and manufacturers from other countries who set up assembly operations.

In this article, we explain how you can find a job in Thailand, about the job market, the requirements to work there as a foreigner, the best cities to look for jobs, and more. Let’s get started and review the best ways to find a job in Thailand.

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This article was written for foreigners that will relocate to Thailand and need to find an expat insurance. In this article, we provide information that will educate you and make it easier for you to decide whether a medical insurance policy is the right thing for you and how you can choose one.

Therefore, we will cover the below topics (you can click on the index to jump directly to the section that you are interested in and want to read about).

If you only want to read about travel insurance suitable for Thailand, please check this article instead.

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Why travel by bus? The advantages

Traveling by bus in Thailand is very convenient, both in terms of savings and comfort. Bangkok represents the country’s major transportation center; in fact, from the capital it is possible to reach practically every city in Thailand, and even cities in neighboring countries, such as Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and even Malaysia.

Besides cheap prices and excellent connections, traveling by bus in Thailand is a relatively comfortable experience. The vehicles used by various transportation companies are almost all new and equipped with every comfort.

Their are daily buses that offer services such as television, some snacks, and a few even have Wifi connections. Night buses will welcome you with reclining seats, covers and the classic midnight snack!

Buying tickets is simple and intuitive. You can show up in person at various bus stations, or buy them online and show your ticket directly from your smartphone. There are many websites where you can buy tickets and are often run by specific companies. [Read more…]

In this article I will talk about 8 of the most common scams going on in Thailand and how you can avoid them simply by being smart:

Taxi and tuk tuk drivers

The most well-known scam, especially in Bangkok, undoubtedly has to do with Thailand’s notorious taxi drivers. Nobody is spared from this scam; whether you’re a tourist on your first vacation in Thailand or an expat who’s lived in the Kingdom of Siam for years, the battle against the taxi drivers will inevitably become part of your daily life.

As soon as you exit Suvarnabhumi Airport you’ll see many taxis waiting for travelers who have just landed looking to go into the city. There are two types of taxis that you’ll see – those with a regular license and those that are unauthorized. [Read more…]

This article is a complete guide with all the information necessary for you to enjoy your trip to Thailand.

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In order to legally drive in Thailand, you need to have an international license recognized by the Geneva Convention of 1949, or convert your home country’s license so that you can drive in Thailand.

In fact, according to local laws, no foreign license can be recognized as a legal document in the Thai state, and driving with a foreign license is prohibited.

If you have already been to Thailand you probably know that most of the time when a local policeman stops a car or scooter driven by a local with a foreign license (not an international one!), they’re rarely given a ticket for not having an international or Thai license.

The same thing happens when you rent a scooter: you’ll almost never be required to show your license, and the few times that you are, they’ll even accept those from your home country.

This though doesn’t mean that it is recommended to drive with a foreign license, because if you get into an accident and don’t have an international or Thai license, your insurance won’t shell out a penny.

At this point, if you don’t have the money to cover the expenses, they might even throw you into jail.

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