| American expat Dean is no stranger to Asian living. Having lived in Thailand and Hong Kong in previous years he's back in Thailand, pursuing his passion for reading and writing in the capital city of Bangkok, also called the Venice of the East. Learn what expat living is like for Dean in a location that's inspired much of his writing. |
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Welsh Expat Andy: Ten Years in Thailand
| Welshman Andy has been living in Thailand for ten years now and enjoying every minute of it. After working for some years as an English teacher, he now operates within the IT industry. Here he shares some aspects of his expat life in Bangkok, his observations on the cost of living and the people, and some tips on adjusting to Thai life. |
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British/Canadian expat Paul's life in Thailand
| Paul lives with his family in Bangkok, Thailand, where he also works for one of the city's daily newspapers. Here he shares many aspects of his expat life in Thailand, including what he's learned so far as well as the things that can still make him go "hmmm." Paul also gives some tips on what to do and consider in order to appreciate living in the Land of Smiles. |
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The Thai Adventures of a Literary Sexagenarian
| UK expat and author Andrew shares his observations about Surin, Thailand, where he lives with his family. It's a place that he loves and which he now calls home. "Go with the flow," Andrew says. And he does. |
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Mauritian expat Nicolas explains his feelings about living in Thailand
| Originally from the island of Mauritius, Nicolas now lives in Bangkok, Thailand. He seems to be at a crossroads at this point in his expat life; nevertheless, that doesn't stop him from giving useful tips on moving and working in Thailand. Read on for his thoughts about the language, the people, and his future plans. |
 Nicolas de Fontenay |
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American expat Vern found his inner peace in Isaan, Thailand
| For Vern, matters spiritual were the deciding factors in his decision to move from the United States to Thailand. He lives in Isaan in the northeastern part of the country, where he's developing his Web site. There are many reasons why Vern loves living in Thailand, but that isn't to say he turns a blind eye to its not-so-positive points. He tells us about some of these and gives tips on what to consider before moving to Thailand.
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 Vern Lovic |
Life out east, particularly in Bangkok, Thailand, has turned out to be a mixed bag of goods for English expat Max
| Living in Bangkok, Thailand, with his wife and daughter has been a learning experience for Max, who comes from England. Here he describes how they came to move to Bangkok and presents his pragmatic view on what being an expat there has taught him. Thailand may be a beautiful country and strategically located in the region, but Max advises those thinking about moving to that country to consider other important factors that might be detrimental to foreigners. |
 Max |
Sports-lover Karen is an Australian expat who is living and working with her husband in Pattaya, Thailand
| Australian woman Karen has lived in many countries before she met her husband, and their current location in Pattaya, Thailand, is adding to their expat experiences. They are expecting a baby, and she finds that being pregnant in Thailand is a good thing. Karen spends her time as a personal trainer and as a swim coach in this popular part of Asia--where the cost of living can be cheap, the locals can be friendly, and business is good. |
 Karen Brent |
Austin is an American expat working as a freelance photographer and writer in Bangkok, Thailand
| Austin moved from the USA to Bangkok, Thailand originally to study the Thai language. It's been many years since he first arrived and since then he has found that his ability to speak, read and write the language has helped him immeasurably to understand the local culture. Some of the other things he talks about here are housing costs and the pros and cons of living in Thailand. |
 Austin Bush |
American expat Mark runs his own golf travel company in Thailand
| Mark is an American businessman who has made Thailand his home. He has mostly positive things to say about living with his family in Thailand, where he owns a growing golf travel company. |
 Mark Siegel |
