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….
Thailand has long been seen as a budget friendly destination. Cheap food, affordable living, and a tropical climate for a fraction of the cost of a western country. But lately, more travelers and expats are asking the same question. Has Thailand become an expensive destination in 2025? The truth is more complicated than a simple…
I knew there were risks about being in a relationship with a bargirl. Everyone talks about them. But I thought my situation was different and I thought she was different. We had good times together, spent a lot of time getting to know each other, and even talked about starting a life together. But in…
This is the city which welcomes over 25 million visitors each year, and it’s one of the nightlife capitals of the world. But with all the nightlife on offer, travelers can make plenty of costly mistakes, I’m going to cover the worst nightlife mistakes that travelers make when they come to Thailand. Not Choosing the…