The Pattaya Airport
The resort of Pattaya does not have its own airport. But there is the Utapao Airport, which is actually a military airport and is often…
February 2018
The Best Beaches on Koh Samui
Welcome to Living in Thailand, your ultimate guide to exploring the beautiful country of Thailand. In this article, we will take you on a journey to discover the best beaches on Koh Samui, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand. With its stunning coastline, crystal clear waters, and pristine beaches, Koh Samui is a tropical paradise that attracts travelers from all over the world. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful retreat, a fun-filled day with family and friends, or an adventure in the sun and sea, Koh Samui has something for everyone. Join us as we explore the top beaches on this magical island and discover why Koh Samui is a must-visit destination for any beach lover.
Non Immigrant O Visa for Non Retirees
For the last 3 years we always wintered in Thailand with a Tourist Visa. The Visa had a 180 days validity, multiple entries and 60…
Scooter or Car? Your own vehicle in Thailand
You can often read in Thailand forums that driving in Thailand with your own scooter, motorcycle or any other vehicle is far too dangerous. Mostly…
Land Titles & Dimensions in Thailand
We all know by now that foreigners can not buy land in Thailand. But if we still talk about a foreigner buying land in Thailand,…
Extension of a Thai Driver’s License
Unlike in my home country Germany, you have to extend your Driver’s License in Thailand every few years. The extra papers you need for this…
Thai Residence Certificate
The residence certificate in Thailand is an official form on which the home address of a foreigner is actuated. A certificate of residence is always…
Bringing Pets to Thailand
There are frequent inquiries as to whether and how pets can be taken to Thailand. Here are some general information about the topic: Transporting dogs…
Thai Business Visa
The so-called Business Visa or working visa for Thailand is a Non-Immigrant Visa with the suffix “B” like business. Unfortunately, there are quite a few…
Thailand Non Immigrant Visa
The Non Immigrant Visa for Thailand is probably the most commonly used long-stay visa in Thailand. Unfortunately, it is also the most complicated with the…
Visa for Part Time Immigrants, Seasonal
People who want to escape the cold European winter and spend it in Thailand need a Thai Visa for this time as well. For such…
Living on a Budget in Thailand
On the page about the cost of living in Thailand, I wrote that you can get by with a budget 500 to 600 Euros per…
Thailand Visa on Arrival
In many Thailand forums and other websites on the subject of Thai Visa, a so called Visa on Arrival is falsely mentioned again and again….
First Time in Thailand
At some point, everything is done for the first time. So it is also with your first visit in Thailand. But this first stay does…