Nine Years as an Expat in Thailand | Firsthand Insights into Thai Life
Moving to Thailand for work? The first thing you need to do is integrate into the local culture. But how do you earn the trust and respect of your Thai colleagues? Based on my years of expat experience in Thailand, here are some tried-and-true strategies (and a few clever tricks!) to help you get along seamlessly in the workplace. Read more
Summer is officially here~~~!! Our group of expats decided to escape to Koh Samui for a relaxing getaway. We planned a laid-back itinerary to fully immerse ourselves in the slow, easygoing island life! If you aren't familiar with Thailand, getting to the island of Koh Samui can be tricky. Leaving it to a professional travel agency to handle the planning makes transportation a breeze and saves you the headache of organizing the logistics yourself!~
![[Interview] Putting Down Roots! Real Stories of Expats Who Made Thailand Their Forever Home](https://thailiangyu.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/泰國長久居留實例訪問-720x300.jpg "[Interview] Putting Down Roots! Real Stories of Expats Who Made Thailand Their Forever Home")
After working in Thailand for a few years, every expat eventually faces the same career crossroad: Should I stay, or should I go? Looking at my own circle of friends, the majority have chosen to stay and build their lives here. The reasons are simple: a slower pace of life, an affordable cost of living, and the ability to enjoy a truly affluent lifestyle here on a Taiwan-level salary. In this post, I sat down with several friends who have committed to long-term life in Thailand to get their honest take on why they stayed!