Scorching Heat, Soaring Bills: Mastering Electricity Costs in Thailand in 2026 If you’re moving from Europe or North America, prepare for a shock. Not just a thermal one — though that too — but more importantly, on your electricity bill.…
Thailand Investment Visa: Buying Property to Stay Long-Term
Thailand Investment Visa: Buying Property to Stay Long-Term Since October 2025, a new pathway to long-term residence in Thailand has become available to foreigners: purchase real estate worth a minimum of 3 million baht and receive, in return, a renewable…
A Hospital Far, Far Away…
A Hospital Far, Far Away… 📢 Transparency: Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you use these services, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools I use myself. In Thailand,…
QR Code Payments for Expats, Tourists and Merchants
QR Code Payments for Expats, Tourists and Merchants 📢 Transparency: Some links in this article are affiliate links. If you use these services, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend tools I use…
SIM Card & Internet in Thailand
SIM Card & Internet in Thailand In a small village surrounded by rice fields in Surin province, with buffaloes grazing nearby, I have three operators competing to offer me 1 Gbps fibre optic internet. That might be the best possible…
Getting Around Bangkok: Grab, Bolt, Taxis, Tuk-tuks and Local Transport
Getting Around Bangkok: Grab, Bolt, Taxis, Tuk-tuks and Local Transport by Mário Ferreira | 2026 | Daily Life Bangkok is a city where getting around can be a real headache — or a smooth, affordable experience, depending on the tools…
Do Days Have Colours? In Thailand, They Do!
Do Days Have Colours? In Thailand, They Do! by Mário Ferreira | 2026 | Daily Life Thai tradition, influenced by Hindu mythology, assigns a colour, a planet and a meaning to each day of the week. This is not a…
The 90-Day Report in Thailand: Practical Guide from Surin
The 90-Day Report in Thailand: Practical Guide from Surin by Mário Ferreira | 2026 | Visa & Administration Every holder of a long-stay visa in Thailand — retirement visa O-A, spouse visa O, LTR or other — is required to…
Health Insurance in Thailand: What I’ve Understood, What I’m Still Looking For
Health Insurance in Thailand: What I’ve Understood, What I’m Still Looking For by Mário Ferreira | 2026 | Health & Insurance ✍️ Transparency note: this article is different from the other guides on this blog. I have not yet found…
Buying, Building or Renting in Thailand: What Every Expat Must Know
Buying, Building or Renting in Thailand: What Every Expat Must Know by Mário Ferreira | 2026 | Housing & Settlement Finding housing in Thailand is one of the first questions any expat settling in the country faces. The answer depends…