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Real conversations for people who live here, travel here or want to come back one day. Visas, food, housing, work, daily life. Most topics are in Dutch; the visa guides are now in English too.

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Destinations

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  1. Bangkok

    City life in the capital. Districts, condos, traffic and nightlife.

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  2. Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand

    Old City, Pai, Mae Hong Son, the mountains and the smoky season.

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  3. Phuket & Andaman Coast

    Phuket, Krabi, Koh Lanta, Phi Phi. Beaches, monsoon, real estate.

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  4. Koh Samui & Gulf Islands

    Samui, Phangan, Tao. Ferries, full moon, divers.

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  5. Pattaya & Eastern Seaboard

    Pattaya, Jomtien, Rayong, Trat, Koh Chang.

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  6. Isaan & the Northeast

    Sisaket, Surin, Udon, Khon Kaen, Korat. The real Thailand.

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  7. Travel Routes & Tours

    Round trips, day trips and route tips per region.

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Living in Thailand

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  1. Visas & Immigration

    Tourist visas, Elite, LTR, DTV, retirement, marriage, work permits.

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  2. Real Estate & Housing

    Renting, buying, condos, houses, agents, deposits.

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  3. Banking, Tax & Money

    Banks, transfers, crypto, tax residency, pension money.

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  4. Healthcare & Insurance

    Hospitals, dentists, expat insurance, medication.

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  5. Education & International Schools

    International schools, Thai schools, universities.

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  6. Family, Children & Pets

    Raising children, dual nationality, importing pets.

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Work & Business

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  1. Digital Nomads & Remote Work

    Coworking, internet, time zones, DTV visa, nomad logistics.

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  2. Business & Work Permits

    Thai company, BOI, accounting, staff, work permits.

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  3. Marketplace

    Jobs, services, odd jobs, things for sale.

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Daily life

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  1. Food & Restaurants

    Street food, fine dining, regional Thai, vegan, imports.

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  2. Transport & Domestic Travel

    Car, scooter, BTS, trains, flights, Bolt and Grab.

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  3. Learning Thai

    Teachers, apps, alphabet, tones, practice partners.

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  4. Culture, Traditions & Etiquette

    Festivals, etiquette, temples, what is and is not done.

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Lifestyle

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  1. Sports, Fitness & Outdoors

    Muay Thai, gyms, golf, diving, hiking, padel.

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  2. Events & Meetups

    Local events, festivals, expat dinners, meetups.

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  3. Tourist Tips & First Visit

    First trip, what to pack, how to avoid scams.

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  4. Lounge / Off-Topic

    Everything else. Keep it friendly.

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