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Tourist visa, retirement visa, LTR, Elite — which one you actually need, what it costs, and the mistakes that get people in trouble.
Read the guideThai ATMs eat foreign cards. QR codes don't work without a local account. Here's how to pay in Bangkok without getting caught out.
Read the guideBangkok has world-class private hospitals — but you need the right coverage to use them without a shocking bill. As a licensed GeoBlue agent, Alex can set you up before you leave the US — when rates are lower and full eligibility is guaranteed.
Read the guideSukhumvit vs Silom vs Ari vs Thonglor — where to live, what to pay, and the rental contract red flags to watch for.
Read the guideSix more guides covering the rest of expat life in Bangkok.
Real numbers. Budget, mid, and luxury breakdowns — plus an interactive monthly calculator.
Remote work legality, Thai company setup, BOI, and LTR for professionals.
BTS, MRT, Grab, taxis — how to get around Bangkok without getting ripped off.
AIS vs DTAC vs True Move. Which plan, which provider, and how to get set up on arrival.
Street food guide, safe eating habits, and where expats actually shop for groceries.
The most common scams targeting tourists and expats in Bangkok — and how to avoid them.
I'm Alex. I moved to Bangkok and learned most of this the hard way — wrong visa, ATM ate my card, wrong neighbourhood, wrong insurance. Bangkok.team is the resource I needed when I arrived.
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If you're planning a move, already here and confused, or just trying to figure out if Bangkok is right for you — this is your starting point.
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The one-page cheat sheet covering payments, visa basics, emergency contacts, and the things nobody tells you before you land.