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
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!
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!
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 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.
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
泰國市場蓬勃發展，吸引全球企業設廠或拓展業務，許多各國員工因此被派駐至曼谷或郊區交通不便的廠區。對初來乍到的外派人員與海外母公司總務來說，語言不通、交通不熟，常讓泰國外派的通勤安排成為一大挑戰。
我剛外派泰國時也曾經歷同樣情況。總部遠在海外，交通只能靠泰國外派者自己摸索。這些年深耕泰國市場，無論是短期出差或長期駐點，我都能協助安排專業可靠的泰國司機與派車服務。
大多來泰國外派工作的工作者，以嘗試心態體驗海外工作為主，多半預期待個幾年後，就回國工作；但也有一部分人，已經外派泰國多年，由於習慣外派薪資水平，加上泰國步調慢、舒適的工作環境，而決定規劃在泰國長期發展、定居；
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！