Lessons from Eight 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
The Thai market is thriving, yet few people speak Thai. Don’t let language barriers become a hurdle for your business expansion into Southeast Asia or Thailand. With eight years of experience in the Thai market, I know that whether for business negotiations, exhibition interpretation, or document and audiovisual translation, professional and accurate Thai translation is essential for market entry.
Finding a skilled Thai translator who can flexibly address various business, exhibition, and on-site translation needs is crucial for successfully entering the Thai market! Read more
When traveling in Thailand, besides public transportation like the BTS Skytrain and buses,
the most common ways to get around are taxis and Grab. Grab, similar to Uber, is very popular and has been legally operating for years.
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!
Before taking an overseas job, it’s important to ask: am I truly ready?
Working abroad comes with challenges that are worlds apart from those back home.
Here are five key lessons learned from years of firsthand experience as an expat in Thailand.
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.
When traveling around Thai cities, especially Bangkok, there are several efficient ways to get from place to place beyond just the BTS (Skytrain).
If you’re looking to move around the city quickly and conveniently, these four options are worth considering!
If you're working in Thailand, opening a bank account, applying for a credit card, or investing in stocks are essential considerations. Thailand has numerous banks, some of which are foreigner-friendly, while others can be more challenging to navigate. So, how do you choose the right Thai bank and open an account as an expat? Here, I’ll share my experience with Thai banks! Read more
Thailand’s thriving economy is pulling in global companies, with many sending employees to Bangkok or outlying industrial zones. For new expats and their corporate offices back home, language barriers and unfamiliar roads can turn daily commutes into a real hassle.
I get it—I’ve been there. When I first landed in Thailand as an expat, my company was oceans away, leaving me to navigate transportation solo. Now, after years in Thailand, I can hook you up with reliable driver and car hire services for short business trips or long-term stays.
台灣年輕人都在聊斜槓，泰國如何呢？他們也斜槓嗎？
一般平常泰國人，大多選擇到工廠上班；
或是在家裡附近的公司找工作，並固定在一個地方上班，
然而，其實也有創業型的泰國人，選擇了不一樣的人生！