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Krabi is a province in southern Thailand with an area of about 47000 km². The landscape is probably the most spectacular in Thailand. Famous places like the Phi Phi Islands, Koh Lanta, Ao Nang and Railay Beach belong to the province of Krabi. Most of the expats stay either in or near Krabi Town or … Read more
The Thai resort of Pattaya is located on the eastern west coast of Thailand and is only about 120 km away from Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok. To get there you can just fly with one of the many inexpensive offers for around 600 € from Europe to Bangkok and after another 2 hours bus ride you are already at your destination.
Koh Samui, one of Thailand’s most famous islands, has been attracting tourists for several decades. Located in the Gulf of Thailand, this island is surrounded by crystal-clear waters, stunning beaches, and lush tropical jungles, making it a paradise for travelers seeking relaxation, adventure, and cultural immersion.
A lot of foreigners who come to stay in Thailand for longer have a strange tendency to buy land and/or houses in Thailand. This could be for many reason: It’s cheaper than at your home country, where you could not afford to buy. You want to tell anybody at home, that you own land or … Read more
Pictures on this page show some Houses For Rent near Ao Nang Beach in Krabi, Thailand. They should show you about what is available, what to expect and what to look for. I am not going to sell or rent you anything on this page. All objects are about 2 – 3 km from the … Read more
For flights to Thailand’s tourist destinations and to neighboring countries, you have the choice between different airlines, which are also located there. In addition to some reputable and well-known airlines such as Thai Airways, there are also a number of Low-Cost Carriers, which offer very cheap flights to and from the different tourist resorts in … Read more
The times when you got a 16 to 18% interest rate on a three month time deposit are over since the Asian Crisis in 1997. But still, having a bank account in Thailand is the safest way to keep your money. The banking system has greatly improved over the last years. You will always get … Read more
The times where you could “buy” a Driver’s License for 500,- Baht are over since the ousted Prime Minister Taksin tightened the rules for officials. To get a driver’s license today, you will have to go to the Land Transport Office (LTO), usually at the municipal hall and bring the following documents: Your Passport with … Read more
If you want to buy a car in Thailand, you should make sure that the car will be registered in your name. At least when the money for it is comming from you. Therefore you need the following documents: Copy of your passport, showing picture & visa page. You need at least a valid Tourist … Read more
Where to stay in Thailand is a big question and difficult to answer for a wide range of different people. Generally you should have been in Thailand on holiday before and know at least one area. Before you settle down however you should travel a little around and look what Thailand has to offer. Most Expats … Read more
On another page here we’d already talk about about the opportunities which foreigners have in Thailand by working as an employee in a Thai company. Here are now some ideas for those who would like to open up their own business in Thailand. As I said, just some ideas or business models which are typically … Read more
Here I’d like to show you in a series of pictures, how a house is build in Thailand. Houses in Thailand are build in what we call the “skeleton system”. First they make the foundations, second some pillars and some sort of frame, then the roof on top and the walls are last. The result … Read more
To watch your favorite TV Program in Thailand, you have several options, depending where you stay. With a basic antenna you can receive only the Thai channels. However, if you always thought that American TV was a lot of trash, Thai TV will show you new limits! But we have plenty of other options today with … Read more
If you stay in Thailand as a retiree, you might have to transfer your pension every month to your ATM bank account to Thailand, to have access to your money at Thailand’s ATM machines. This money transfers however, usually cost a lot of money for fees. In your home country as well as in Thailand, … Read more