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Expert guides on Thailand visas, immigration, and life in the Kingdom — written by our in-house legal team.
Thailand's Targeted Industries in 2026: The Skilled Professionals Thailand Is Actively Recruiting
Thailand's talent recruitment strategy is deliberate, not broad. The government uses the BOI-targeted industry list as a filter: rather than offering...
Kat Hewett
Immigration Consultant·17 Jul 2026
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Thailand vs Portugal vs UAE for Wealthy Retirees: Cost, Tax, Healthcare, and Long-Stay Options Compared
For retirees with significant assets, the choice between Thailand, Portugal, and the UAE comes down to four variables: how much of your wealth stays in your...
Kat Hewett
Immigration Consultant·17 Jul 2026
Thailand Tax Residency Explained: The 180-Day Rule and How Foreign Income Is Actually Treated
If you spend 180 days or more in Thailand within a single calendar year, you are a Thai tax resident. Full stop. That status then determines whether your...
Kat Hewett
Immigration Consultant·17 Jul 2026
Remote Work From Thailand on a $150k+ Income: Employer Rules, Tax Exposure, and Long-Stay Reality
High earners working remotely from Thailand face a set of decisions that goes well beyond picking a visa. At USD 150,000 or more in annual income, the...
Kat Hewett
Immigration Consultant·17 Jul 2026
Relocating a Senior Hire to Thailand: What Employers Should Plan For Before the Offer Letter
Most hiring timelines assume the compliance work happens after an offer is accepted. For Thailand, that assumption is expensive. The country's work...
Kat Hewett
Immigration Consultant·17 Jul 2026
Opening a Thai Bank Account as a Foreigner: What High-Net-Worth Applicants Need in 2026
For foreigners planning a serious long-term stay in Thailand, a local bank account is not a luxury; it is infrastructure. It is the mechanism that connects...
Kat Hewett
Immigration Consultant·17 Jul 2026
Moving to Thailand With Children: International Schools, Fees, and the Real Relocation Budget
Tuition is the headline number, but the full cost picture is more layered. Across Thailand, annual international school fees break into three broad tiers...
Kat Hewett
Immigration Consultant·17 Jul 2026
Healthcare in Thailand for Expat Retirees: Private Hospitals, Insurance Minimums, and Real Annual Costs
Most retirement planning guides mention "low cost of living" and move on. That framing underserves the healthcare question. Thailand's top-tier private...
Kat Hewett
Immigration Consultant·17 Jul 2026
Cost of Living in Thailand for Retirees in 2026: What a $60k-$100k Annual Budget Actually Buys
Breaking your annual budget into monthly spending is the clearest way to see what Thailand actually offers. At $60,000 per year you have roughly $5,000 per...
Kat Hewett
Immigration Consultant·17 Jul 2026
Buying Property in Thailand as a Foreigner: Condo Ownership, Leaseholds, and the Rules HNW Buyers Miss
The starting point for any foreigner looking to buy property in Thailand is the distinction between building and land. Thai law is clear: foreigners cannot...
Kat Hewett
Immigration Consultant·17 Jul 2026
Where to Train Muay Thai, BJJ and MMA in Bangkok
Bangkok is one of the world's genuine homes for combat sports. For Muay Thai, the city is not just a destination but the source. For Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and...
Kat Hewett
Immigration Consultant·13 Jul 2026
Where to Play Pickleball in Bangkok
Pickleball in Bangkok is no longer a niche hobby. The sport has grown rapidly across the city, with dedicated courts now spread throughout the Sukhumvit...
Kat Hewett
Immigration Consultant·13 Jul 2026
Where to Play Padel in Bangkok
Bangkok has become one of Southeast Asia's most active padel cities. Whether you have played before or are stepping onto a glass-enclosed court for the...
Kat Hewett
Immigration Consultant·13 Jul 2026