Thailand Long‑Term Resident (LTR) Visa If you’re looking for a long‑term base in Southeast Asia, Thailand’s Long‑Term Resident (LTR) Visa might be exactly what you need. It’s designed for wealthy retirees, remote workers, and skilled professionals who want stability without the hassle of annual…
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 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… 📢 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 📢 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 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 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! 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 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 by Mário Ferreira | 2026 | Health & Insurance ✍️ Transparency note: this article is different from the other guides on this blog. I have not yet found…