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!
When I was assigned to work in Thailand, I started playing golf for business reasons—and soon became hooked! It didn’t take long to realize that Thailand is home to some of the most luxurious and world-renowned golf courses. Read more
泰國各地都有一些很特別的小吃，想體驗泰國特殊小吃，不深入巷內小徑，還真不知道泰國的道地小吃！今日探訪收穫良多，饕客們可以來嘗鮮看看！！ Read more
Many professionals sent to Thailand for work initially see it as a short-term overseas experience—something to try for a few years before returning home. However, some expats end up staying much longer. Why? They grow accustomed to the higher expat salary, enjoy the slower pace of life, and appreciate the comfortable working environment. For these individuals, settling down and building a long-term future in Thailand becomes a real option.
最近到越南巡視當地團隊，表面上看起來一切都在穩定運作，流程持續推進、每週也都有定期回報，但實際深入了解後，會發現許多問題其實一直默默存在著，只是沒有被真正攤開來面對。
Before moving to Thailand, I used to shower multiple times a day while traveling there—it’s just that hot and humid! With all the sweating, laundry services are a must. So, how do expats handle laundry in Thailand? If you're staying long-term, this is something you’ll definitely need!
