Thailand

Before you go

Prepare yourself for the trip of a lifetime with these useful tips and advice. Stay safe, healthy and create special memories!

Your health and safety

Common opinion among people who have never been to Thailand before is that it’s a country that is dirty and there are plenty of germs and viruses around that can kill you in an instant. The fact is, however, that Thailand is much cleaner and much more developed than its neighbours, like Cambodia or Myanmar. Cities and tourist areas are mostly free from diseases, such as rabies or typhoid. Even malaria is not a direct threat. At the moment dengue fever seems to be the most common virus and the only way to avoid it is to use mosquito spray and cover your body with long sleeved clothing.

Check which vaccinations you will need before you go to Thailand.

Travel insurance comes in handy when you get sick or are involved in an accident abroad. This might not happen to you, but there is always a chance that you will get a bad case of traveller’s diarrhoea and need to see a doctor, or fall off a motorbike somewhere on a Thai road, or break a leg during a hike in Laos. These are all grim scenarios but there’s always a slim chance that it will happen to you, too.

Choose your best travel insurance.

Malaria is a life threatening disease caused by parasites, which are spread by infected mosquitos. Symptoms of malaria appear 10-15 days after the bite and are similar to those of flu, or other common illness: high fever, chills, vomiting and skin rash. If they are not treated within the first 24 hours they progress to severe illness and can even result in death.

Find out how to protect yourself against malaria.

I always encourage women to travel. There’s nothing more beautiful than waking up in an unknown place and having a whole day of exploration ahead of you. Thailand is and always will be a special place for me. I think that every woman, who is considering travelling to South-East Asia should choose Thailand as her first destination. It is a fascinating and beautiful country and it is a place, where women can travel safely.

Are you a woman travelling solo to Thailand. This post is for you!

Planning your trip

Thailand is a huge country and if you have limited amount of time, it will be hard for you to choose where to go and what to do. These quick tips will help you to organise everything and have the most amazing holiday!

Find out when to visit Thailand, where to go and how to move around the country. All the basic information in one post!

If you come to the Land of Smiles only for a limited period of time you probably want to see as much as possible. It isn’t doable to visit every single attraction in just two weeks, or even a month, but you can make your trip more enjoyable if you just choose a couple of the most amazing ones.

Check out the most amazing places in Thailand.

 

 

How to become a teacher in Thailand?

Do you dream of becoming a teacher in Thailand? Would you like to get some great experience while living in one of the most fascinating and beautiful countries in the world? It’s not as hard as you may think it is! Check out some good tips on how to move to the Land of Smiles and teach English in one of the local schools.

Become a teacher in Thailand – find out how.

Get qualified

To become a teacher in Thailand you need a TEFL course. It’s not so easy to choose one as there are plenty of them on the market. Quite a lot of them attract new customers with low prices, but is it really worth taking them? Check the advice on how to choose wisely and get a good job in Thailand.

SEE TEFL course

I took the SEE TEFL course and I really don’t regret it until now. It helped to get a job in Thailand, but I still use the certificate in my online teaching. A good certification opens a lot of doors and this one is the best you can get in Thailand. Read about my experiences and check if SEE TEFL course is for you!

Finding work

The part might seem a bit daunting. You are in a new country, you don’t really know the culture. How on earth are you supposed to find work in Thailand? Calm down! It’s not that hard. You just need to know a few simple rules and you’ll be fine.

Find the perfect teaching job in Thailand: The best methods revealed

Living in the Land of Smiles is a dream of many people. The weather, the good food, kind people and laid back lifestyle attracts a lot of foreigners.

If it’s also a dream of yours, you’re in the right place. I have some great tips and advice for you that will help you to settle down in Thailand.

Before you move

I lived in Thailand for a couple of years. My move took me 6 months due to my personal problems. From today’s perspective I could have done it in 3 months, or less.

Below you will find a list of things that you need to do before you buy your ticket. Being well prepared is half of success and I hope that thanks to this post you will be able to get ready in no time.

Expats, who have been living in the Land of Smiles for some time, spend a little more than those who take their first steps here. I think it’s because of the fact that after a while Thai food can be a bit boring and western food costs twice as much. Expats also like to create a bubble in which they live and enjoy western entertainment. They like going to the cinema, to a gym, or to good bars and restaurants. However, it still costs them less than it would in Europe.

In this article I will show you the basic costs of living in Thailand.

Where to live in Thailand is the most common question on internet forums. I often get emails asking me if it’s better to live in a city, or in a countryside. Many visitors imagine that settling down in a small town will give them an opportunity to meet the locals and get to know the ‘real Thailand’. The truth is that many of them after a few months quit the quiet life and move to the city. The life in the countryside is not for everyone.

See the list of best places to live in Thailand.

If you decide to stay somewhere longer and get a job in a foreign country then buying a full medical insurance is a good idea.  These kinds of insurance, most of the time, cover you for hospital inpatient services, not only if you are in an accident, but also if you fall ill, get a dengue fever, heart attack, or cancer and you need to stay in a hospital for a long time. Some of them also cover maternity leave and dental procedures. Outpatient services quite often are not included and you need to buy them as an extra, so if you have a rash and you want to see a dermatologist then your insurance might not cover that.

Find the best expat insurance for yourself and your family.

Once you’re there

Are you already in Thailand and are you wondering how to arrange your life here? I know that this may seem like a big task to you, but do not worry. Here, some matters are dealt with quickly and you will certainly manage them with a little patience and good organization.

What to do during your first days in Thailand. 

People who go to Thailand only for holidays often choose to roam. I used this option myself during my first stay in the Land of Smile. The bill was not very high and I tried to use calls and the internet only in emergencies. However, I think that it is always much more profitable to buy a local Sim card, which is extremely simple in Thailand.

Read more about sim cards in Thailand.

There are a lot of banks in Thailand. If you want to open only a basic account, the terms will not differ. However, if you are going to create your own business, it is worth visiting the facilities of each of the banks listed below and learn as much as possible.

Open your bank account in Thailand – find out how to do it.

During my stay in Thailand, I had my own scooter, which I bought at the very beginning of my move. After that, I sold it and bought a new one, which I sold, too. Before I came back home to Europe, I drove a rented scooter. In this post, I will tell you all I know about owning and renting your motorbike in the Land of Smiles.

If you are thinking about working remotely and moving to Thailand for a few months, then in this post, you will find the most important things you need to know before you go. Do not miss the links to other posts that will help you prepare for your trip.

What you should know before you go.

If you are a digital nomad, you’ve probably noticed already that getting a good cover is not easy. There are government regulations that require you to stay in your country for a few months every year. Some private insurance companies don’t allow you to travel with a one-way ticket, so you need to plan your trip with a return flight. Above all, they are all very expensive. Paying so much money for a health cover might not be for everyone. I have acquired quite the expertise in the recent years, which I think is worth sharing.

Check out the best digital nomad health insurance on the market.