The Baht’s Unlikely Return: Why Expats Shouldn’t Bank on a 2000s-Style Comeback
Long term expats dream of the day when we got 90 to the baht but will it ever happen again? For many long-term expats and repeat tourists, memories of the early 2000s are tinged with financial nostalgia. The era of getting 70, 65, or even 55 Thai Baht (THB) to a US...
The Next Digital Epoch: How AI, Cybersecurity, and Data Communications Will Redefine Business and Home in the Next 5 Years
Will we see robot cleaners walking and cleaning around our homes in the next few years and maybe even the Robot teachers? We stand at the precipice of a new digital epoch. The convergence of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and high-velocity data communications...
From R&R to Retreat: How Jomtien Stole Pattaya’s Crown as the Ultimate Weekend Escape
Why are more and more people discovering Jomtien? For decades, the name “Pattaya” was synonymous with the weekend escape for Bangkok’s residents and expats. It was the default answer to the question, “Where can I go for a quick beach...
How many expats work in Thailand?
Ever wondered what jobs (legitimate with Work Permits) Expats do, and how many are working in Thailand? When people imagine life as an expat in Thailand, they often picture endless beach days, street food feasts, and vibrant nightlife. While that lifestyle is...
Beyond the Sunshine: Navigating the Silent Mental Health Crisis among Expats in Thailand
Here at Tigon Consultancy, we talk daily about the tangible benefits of life in Thailand: the world-class beaches, the affordable cost of living, the vibrant culture, and the delicious food. It’s a dream destination for hundreds of thousands of expats. But beneath the...
Beyond the Degree: Why a Canadian Education is Your Child’s Gateway to a Brighter Future
For Thai families, the decision to send a child abroad for university is one of the most significant investments you can make in their future. It’s not just about a degree; it’s about shaping character, building a global network, and acquiring skills that will last a...
2025 Thailand Traveler numbers so far and some tips for Hospitality
As we move through 2025, the rhythm of Thailand is once again being set by the steady beat of tourist feet. The recovery narrative of the post-pandemic years has officially evolved into a story of growth, transformation, and new challenges. For those of us living...
Western Food Cravings of Bangkok Expats
Let’s be honest: Thai food is a masterpiece. The explosive flavours of a fiery tom yum, the comforting embrace of a rich gaeng keow wan, and the perfect simplicity of a street-side pad kra pao are precisely why many of us chose to call Thailand home. Yet, no matter...
The New Reality: Navigating the Shrinking Expat Job Market in Thailand
so you had a little holiday, you were blown away by kind faces and smiles from pretty young ladies and how much that delicious dish of food was and how little it cost to live in Thailand in an amazing home. Then you can’t help compare to your home country and...