Nine Years as an Expat in Thailand | Firsthand Insights into Thai Life
![[Q&A] Is this expat salary from my company reasonable?](https://thailiangyu.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/外派薪資-720x300.jpg "[Q&A] Is this expat salary from my company reasonable?")
What's a Reasonable Expat Salary from Your Company?
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Thailand has many foreign companies—American, Japanese, Chinese, Taiwanese, and more.
Since foreign companies pay much better than local Thai firms, Thais prefer working for them;
Thai people seem gentle and harmless, but at work they're actually quite sharp!
Now let me share the workplace dynamics of Thai employees in a foreign-owned factory outside Bangkok.
Chinese companies are very aggressive about going overseas—whether through Belt and Road or Southbound policies. With abundant resources and world-class scale, expat postings are common, and you often meet Chinese people abroad. Recently I met some Chinese expats in Thailand and exchanged notes. Today, let me share how Chinese companies arrange expats and how it differs from Taiwanese firms. Read more
Recently, through a well-known Podcaster and Blogger who has lived in Thailand for over nine years – Thai Wife / Local Spouse's sharing, I learned about adesign items by Thailand's Karen ethnic minority's story—supporting social good, cultural heritage, and women's empowerment—deeply moved me.
Thailand has over 300 golf courses nationwide, and the resort paradise of Phuket alone boasts around 15—perfect for a golf-vacation combo. Choices are plentiful, locations are convenient, and no matter whether you’re staying in the north or south of the island, you’ll always find a quality course within a 1-hour drive (many much closer). Here’s my curated list of the best Phuket golf courses.
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Today's young Thais,
With Bangkok's rising cost of living, housing prices have also soared (though still not as high as Taiwan's).
High prices and housing costs have made young Thais lose the motivation to save for a home,
Many young Thais are gradually turning toward hedonism. Here are a few common traits of Thailand's new generation.
As a blogger, after writing an article you often need to share it. I recommend this free plugin that turns links into short links on your own domain—easier to share, more attractive, and it strengthens your brand. Read more
I've been running my own blog for years—blogs are meant to be updated continuously. Recently, thanks toIan, a web designer with a painter's backgroundHe kindly gave professional pointers—three optimization directions that instantly boost the professional feel. An artist's eye is truly different; there were so many details I'd missed. After small tweaks, the whole blog looks much cleaner! Read more
I want to push myself and work abroad. Where do I start, and how do I find a job? Read more