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Practical, plain-language guides for life, work, and business in Thailand.

Social Security in Thailand (2026): What You Pay & Get

How Thailand's Social Security scheme works in 2026: the new ฿17,500 contribution ceiling, what you pay, and all seven benefits explained.

12 min read · Updated 2026-09-13

Thailand Retirement Visa: What Actually Changed in 2026

The ฿800,000 and ฿65,000 retirement visa thresholds didn't change in 2026 — enforcement, health insurance checks, and the e-Visa portal did. Here's exactly what's different.

7 min read · Updated 2026-09-13

Thailand ATM Fees for Foreign Cards: What You're Actually Paying

Thai ATM fees for foreign cards are a flat per-withdrawal charge, not a percentage — so withdrawal size changes what you actually pay. How that works, your home bank's own fee, and why to always decline Dynamic Currency Conversion.

5 min read · Updated 2026-09-13

Thailand Income Tax Brackets 2026

Thailand's 2026 income tax brackets at a glance, how progressive bands actually apply to your salary, and three worked examples with real numbers.

5 min read · Updated 2026-09-13

Retirement Visa Requirements (2026)

Thailand's 2026 retirement visa financial requirements: ฿800,000 deposit, ฿65,000 income, or combination — plus seasoning rules and O vs O-A insurance.

8 min read · Updated 2026-09-13

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) 2026: Official Form, Requirements and Step-by-Step Guide

The TDAC replaced Thailand's old TM6 arrival card and is mandatory for nearly every foreign entry. The only official site, who's exempt, what to have ready, and how to fix a mistake after submitting.

5 min read · Updated 2026-08-30

Thai Income Tax for Foreigners (2026)

How Thai income tax works for foreigners in 2026: residency rules, tax brackets, deductions, and a worked take-home pay example.

9 min read · Updated 2026-08-23

Paying International Suppliers from Thailand (2026)

How to compare providers for paying international suppliers from Thailand in 2026: real transfer costs, tax questions to ask, and goods vs. services.

9 min read · Updated 2026-08-17

Sending Money to Thailand (2026)

How to actually compare money-transfer costs to Thailand in 2026: fees, exchange margin, and the tax-residency remittance rule almost nobody mentions.

11 min read · Updated 2026-08-17

Severance Pay in Thailand (2026): What You're Owed

Thailand's statutory severance pay tiers by length of continuous service, how to calculate your exact payout, and when no severance is legally owed.

8 min read · Updated 2026-08-16

Banking in Thailand for Foreigners (2026)

How foreigners open a bank account in Thailand: what banks commonly require, why it varies by branch, and how to improve your odds in 2026.

8 min read · Updated 2026-08-13

Renting an Apartment in Bangkok: A Practical Guide

What a deposit actually covers, how to read a Thai lease, and the questions worth asking before you sign.

2 min read · Updated 2026-08-11

How the 90-Day Reporting Requirement Actually Works

Who has to report, the grace window around the due date, and what actually happens if you miss it.

3 min read · Updated 2026-08-11

Setting Up a Company in Thailand: What Foreigners Need to Know

Registered capital thresholds, the Foreign Business Act's 49% rule, and what actually drives DBD registration fees.

2 min read · Updated 2026-08-11

How to Get a Thai Tax ID Number as a Foreigner

Who actually needs a Thai Tax Identification Number, what documents you need, and the two ways to get one.

2 min read · Updated 2026-08-11