
Free resources first. Then, when you need a specialist, we connect you with one we trust.
Work out which visa fits your situation with our free Visa Finder and step-by-step guides. When you are ready to apply, our partner MyWorldVisa prepares and files the application for you.
From opening a Thai bank account to moving your life savings: our guides cover the everyday, and Orbis Exchange handles dealer-negotiated FX on property, pension and savings transfers.
Compare curricula, fees and locations in our international schools guide, then let ISP match your child with the right British-curriculum school in Bangkok, Pattaya or Phuket.

Alexy G.
Founder & Editor
Expats Thailand is edited from Bangkok by a bilingual team of locals and long-term expats. We publish only what we can verify, update the site every single day, and recommend only specialists we would use ourselves.
Deep-dive guides to help you understand life in Thailand
Understand all visa types, requirements, and processes for Thailand.
Real costs and budgets for living in different Thai cities.
Navigate Thailand's excellent healthcare system with confidence.
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket and moreβfind your ideal location.
International schools, language learning, and education options.
Opening accounts, transferring money, and managing finances.
Get started with our interactive tools to plan your move
Browse listings for services, businesses, and resources across Thailand
News, insights, and updates about life in Thailand
Visa-free stays are being cut to 30 days and visa runs are blocked. The METV gives unlimited entries for 6 months at just 5,000 THB β the smartest option for frequent visitors.
Read more βπ»5 years, 180 days per stay, unlimited entries β the DTV is Thailand's long-term visa for remote workers and digital nomads.
Read more βποΈA breakdown of popular areas, from Sukhumvit to Sathorn to Thonglor.
Read more βOur Partnerships
We work with carefully chosen specialists so you get trusted help with the biggest parts of your move: visas, moving money, and your children's schooling.

Visa applications prepared and filed, from Thai e-Visa to UK, US and Schengen
Visit site β
Dealer-negotiated FX and international transfers for property, pensions, savings and business
Learn more β
Leading British-curriculum schools in Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket, part of a 118-school global group
Learn more βBook hotels, activities, transfers, and travel essentials with our trusted partners
Discover amazing experiences and get connected with eSIM data
Trusted services we recommend for moving to and living in Thailand

eSIM data plans for Thailand. Connect instantly when you land.
From $4.50
Travel & health insurance for digital nomads and expats.
From $45/month
Secure browsing & access streaming services from home.
63% Off + 3 Months
Transfer money at the real exchange rate. Save on fees.
Free First TransferWeekly tips, guides, and updates about living in Thailand