The number one reason that discourages a traveler from going to a new exotic city half way across the world is most likely to do with language barrier. It just does not seem like a good idea to find yourself in the middle of Bangkok and realize that you don’t speak a word of Thai language. Don’t worry, you don’t need to learn all the words in Thai Language to have a great experience while you are here. In fact, ...
A good full time or part-time revenue source for expat Americans is teaching English, but we often hear feedback that semi-retired new residents are too old for this job. Is that really true? Or, are senior expats welcomed in teaching? This question has come up recently from a few people that would like to teach English in Thailand but have hit the roadblock of age. Age is something that is impossible to control yourself, and unless one gets hit by ...
One of the first things you will notice when arriving in Thailand is the variety of food available and it makes you wonder what the top 10 Thai foods are. There are also the numerous food malls where you can pick up an affordable yet tasty meal from early in the morning until around 9 PM. However, the first problem many experience when getting here is how to order what looks and smells delicious. It is difficult to know where ...
Some expats come to Thailand as singles and end up meeting a Thai man or woman and decide to get married. Two single expats might also meet up and seek to do the same. Whatever the situation, getting married in Thailand is much the same as anywhere else. All you must do is follow a few simple procedures. Thailand is a great place to get married because there are so many exotic resort destinations for a newlywed couple to enjoy. ...
Healthcare in Thailand means some of the most modern and affordable healthcare in the world. This is why the country promotes medical tourism, offering the opportunity to get treatment for an ailment and recover where the climate is warm year round. For the expatriate living and working in Thailand, medical tourism is not the focus however getting the best care at a reasonable price is. Healthcare a Priority for the ExpatIt is easy for a healthy expat to ignore the ...
As an expat living in Pattaya, you stand to benefit immensely by learning the language while you live and work here. You may think you can get by on English only and in some respects you are right. However, by not knowing any Thai, you miss out on some of the richest experiences this country has to offer. Plus, you will find situations such as ordering food and at the doctor where you will be glad you learned the vocabulary ...
Some expats come to Pattaya to work while others come to retire. The expats retiring are more than likely the same ones who will be interested in buying a house in Pattaya. It is possible to have your own abode in the Land of Smiles but you should approach it carefully and get the sound advice from a Thai law firm that deals in this area. Here are some considerations to make when buying a house in the Land of ...
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