by bangkokals8y | Mar 5, 2026 | Bangkok life, Pattaya Life, Restaurants in Pattaya
Where’s the best place in Thailand to live as an expat? When considering a move to Thailand, the first question isn’t usually which house to buy, but which province. The Kingdom offers a dazzling array of lifestyles, each with its own...
by bangkokals8y | Feb 21, 2026 | Bangkok life, Exchange rates for Baht, Expat banking
For British expats living in the Land of Smiles, maintaining a financial lifeline back to the UK has always been a priority. Whether it’s receiving a UK pension, managing rental income, or simply holding savings in Pound Sterling, a UK bank account feels like a...
by bangkokals8y | Dec 4, 2025 | Bangkok life, Exchange rates for Baht
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...
by bangkokals8y | Nov 3, 2025 | Bangkok life, Recruitment in Bangkok, Visa and Immigration 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...
by bangkokals8y | Oct 15, 2025 | Bangkok life, Thailand Holidays
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...
by bangkokals8y | Oct 10, 2025 | Bangkok life, Restaurant business in Thailand
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...
