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5 Reasons that Thailand is the best Asian country for expats

Tom — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 06:10:59 +0000

By now it seems everyone realizes that Asia is booming and it’s also home to many of the most modern countries on the planet. With so many expats considering moving to Asia, including those looking for work as well as those looking to retire in a cheaper place, it’s worth spotlighting the clear winner in […]

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5 Reasons you might want to live in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Tom — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 08:00:05 +0000

Without a doubt, Chiang Mai in northern Thailand is one of the most popular cities for expats who are looking for low prices and a high standard of living. However, because of the low prices locally, the local wages tend to be very low as well, so Chiang Mai is not a good spot to […]

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Choose an expat destination based on the expat community there

Tom — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:21:11 +0000

Many potential expats have exactly one choice of destination, based on a job offer or a spouse or some other situation, but many potential expats can choose nearly anywhere in the world. Especially retired people and location-independent people with good incomes, some have the ability to spin the globe and move to a place they […]

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5 Reasons you might want to live in Bangkok

Tom — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:46:42 +0000

Thailand is easily the most popular country in Southeast Asia for both tourists and expats, and Bangkok is the obvious starting point for a great percentage of these visitors. The huge Thai capital has a lot going for it so it’s a magnet for all types of potential expats, and the visa system is relatively […]

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Monday Escape: Bangkok, Thailand

Tom — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:07:34 +0000

It’s unlikely that you could find a better first destination in Asia than Bangkok, Thailand. For people from the Americas or Europe or Australia, Bangkok is a perfect introduction to this enormous continent because it looks very exotic yet very familiar at the same time. You’ll be within sight of several temples or at least […]

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Expat forums can be helpful and exasperating at the same time

Tom — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:59:44 +0000

There’s something very strange that goes on in many travel and expat forums, and sometimes it’s very hard to figure out what motivates people. Having been on the road in Asia for over two years now, I’ve had some great experiences when researching topics or asking questions on expat forums, but I’ve also been brought […]

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Expat podcasts are an excellent resource and much more

Tom — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:29:49 +0000

Still in its infancy, the podcasting movement is already providing remarkable information and entertainment to both broad and niche audiences, and the expat world is becoming increasingly covered. Podcasts, in case you aren’t yet familiar, are basically radio shows (sometimes video shows) that are free and can be automatically downloaded to your computer as each […]

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Harsh sentence for American in Thailand sends a signal

Tom — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:33:05 +0000

Thailand is one of the world’s most popular expat countries, partly for its sunny climate and partly because the cost of living is quite low, but not everyone realizes that it’s a very complex country where visitors can get into deep trouble. The Land of Smiles, as it’s known, is widely considered among the more […]

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What is cheap and what is expensive in developing countries

Tom — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:01:08 +0000

Most of us might have pretty good guesses as to which things are likely to be more or less expensive if we move from one country to another, but in reality there are also likely to be a few shocks, some good and some bad. And if you haven’t done much traveling at all yet, […]

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Local food in Thailand

Tom — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:30:23 +0000

In addition to being by far the most popular Southeastern Asia country for expats, Thailand also has by far the most famous food in the region as well. The Thai restaurants that have popped up around the globe do reflect much of the cuisine that is available in Thailand itself, but anyone who’s been to […]

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