I’m going to cover 31 new scams that you might encounter here in Thailand in 2026 Some of these are global scams that you’ll find around the world that have been on the rise and others are highly localized I’ll cover them all so that you can stay safe during your time in this beautiful…
Thailand is one of the most popular destinations for digital nomads and for good reason it offers strong internet infrastructure alongside low costs world-class food excellent health care and a vibrant global community of remote professionals but despite the allure many digital nomads arrive unprepared Visas and Legal Stay In Thailand the first big mistake…
Welcome to the rainy season this can be the most difficult time of the year to travel in Thailand but it can also be one of the best I’m going to walk you through everything you need to know to enjoy your holiday here in Thailand during the rainy season. Thailand has a tropical climate…
My Thailand journey is still ongoing today. And it’s been a never-ending series of positives and negatives, mostly negatives. Because while Thailand has been a big part of my life for a big portion of my life, stretching back nearly 25 years now, all the way back to 2001, all that has ever happened to…
I traveled to Thailand in 2024 with a group of friends for one week of golfing and the second week to let loose a bit out in Pattaya. I really only went there because I like golfing and I was due for a little break from work. I had no real interest at all in…
Moving to Thailand can be a life-changing experience, but it’s not without its challenges, and prospective expats can make plenty of mistakes before they ever step foot in this country. Money and Budgeting Let’s talk about money, because poor budgeting can be one of the biggest mistakes that prospective expats make. The romantic idea of…
How is immigration actually enforcing entry rules in 2026? Is there a new long-term visa in the works? And what about airport changes, healthcare access, and transportation in Bangkok and Thailand more broadly? Let’s start with entry rules because this is where most of the confusion lies right now. And to be honest, most of…
The digital nomad dream is irresistible. Freedom, low costs, ocean sunsets, and the fantasy of earning on your own terms. Thousands arrive in Thailand every day chasing reinvention and independence. But on the ground, the story often shifts. Savings shrink, loneliness hits, and the reality of building a life in a foreign country finally sinks…
How much money do you really need to retire in Thailand? Most people want a single neat number, but real budgets don’t work like that. They’re personal and shaped by how you choose to live and underlying market forces. So, instead of pretending there’s one magic figure, I want to give you a clear framework….