Thai belongs to the Thai language family, a group of related languages spoken in Thailand, Laos, Burma and northern Vietnam and southern China (by minority ethnic groups).... (Continue reading)
It always amazes me the amount of ex-pats who have lived in Phuket for several years and still cannot put two words together in Thai. To get by living in Phuket... (Continue reading)
Being able to work legally in Thailand is obviously the main reason for having a Thai Work Permit but it is not the only benefit of having one. There are several other benefits which you are entitled... (Continue reading)
If you love to party and you appreciate top class DJs playing the best house music around, then you should have been at Phuket’s luxury resort Sri panwa Resort last night.... (Continue reading)
The benefits of holding a Thai Permanent Residence Permit can perhaps explain the increasing number of expats who apply for Permanent Residence Permits at the immigration office every year... (Continue reading)
Most of you have probably already noticed the growing number of Russian expats and tourists that are here on the island. We recently met Olga Rudenko (Assistant to Russian Consul) to ask her about the Russian community on “The Pearl... (Continue reading)
After posting our recent article “Jobs for Foreigners in Thailand” we have had a lot of enquiries regarding who can and how to apply for a work permit in The Kingdom of Thailand. Therefore... (Continue reading)
Many foreigners visit Phuket and become interested in staying for longer or making a life changing decision to move here. If you’re very lucky and have a large bank balance you can do so with ease. However, for those not... (Continue reading)
When it comes to buying a property here on “The Pearl of the Andaman” there are a range of options and prices. The deciding factors are obviously A) the size of your bank balance and B)... (Continue reading)
It is natural for every body to seek happiness. Some people strive to seek material happiness in this world away from religion, thinking that this is the true happiness…... (Continue reading)
Besides its natural beauty, Phuket has its own distinguished style of buildings located in Old Phuket Town. Most of the buildings were built nearly 100 years ago... (Continue reading)
Would you like new digs on Patong Beach? Do you dig Patong? Do you want to dig for gold in Patong? Do you dig your heels in over high prices in Patong? Want to dig up some dirt in Patong?... (Continue reading)
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