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Sponsored 5 ways retirees in Thailand lose money (and how to stop it)
Retiring in Thailand can be affordable and enjoyable, but many retirees lose money due to common mistakes. High living costs, scams, and unexpected expenses can quickly drain savings. There are five ways that retirees in Thailand can lose money and...
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Thai superstar Lisa wins K-Pop MTV Video Music Award
Pop superstar, member of K-Pop sensation Blackpink, and now, MTV Video Music Award winner – Thailand native Lalisa “Lisa” Manoban just set a new milestone with her win. The award went to her solo debut song and video for “LaLisa” which broke the Internet when it was released last year. When Lisa released the video for her debut single “LaLisa”…
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Everything your property insurance covers
SPONSORED For many people, their house is the most valuable thing they own. It’s a precious asset that took years of hard work and savings to achieve. That’s why it only makes sense to protect it with Thailand property insurance. Of course, no one wants anything bad to happen to their property, but the future is uncertain, and unwanted things…
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Modern style 3 bedroom Condos for rent in Bangkok under 2000 USD
So you have $2,000 a month to spend on rent, and you’re looking for a 3-bedroom condo in Bangkok? The Big City Life certainly costs a pretty penny, but a budget of $2,000 per month is certainly not small in Thailand’s capital. For that amount, you can certainly spread out in a sprawling modern-style three-bedroom condo. Curious to find out…
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10 affordable 1 bedroom condos in Central Bangkok
A one-bedroom condo in Bangkok is ideal for young professionals and couples looking for a budget-friendly place to live that is slightly larger than the average studio. It gives you a bit more space to spread your wings. With more room, you can separate your sleeping space from the rest of the condo. However, finding an affordable but decent condo…
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What $500,000 buys you for a condo in Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Samui, and Bangkok
Half a million dollars is a substantial budget for a condo, especially in Thailand. The kind of condo you’ll get for your money will mainly come down to the city you want to live in or invest in. But in general, you can find loads of luxurious condos that suit that budget, whether you want a condo in Bangkok or…
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Best areas to live in Phuket (2022)
Not sure where to live in Phuket? Finding the best area to live and stay in Phuket isn’t always an easy feat. As the largest island in Thailand, there’s an overwhelming range of options when deciding where to live. There are sun-soaked beaches, misty hilltops, quiet villages, and a historic town with old-colonial houses. There’s also raging nightlife for party…
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If your real estate agent does these things – Run!
The last thing you need when selling or buying a house is a lousy property agent guiding you through it. Let’s be real – some real estate agents are just plain bad at their job. You’ve likely heard the horror stories about properties sitting on the market for years and buyers ending up purchasing a home they hate because of…
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Monsoon season in Thailand explained
Thailand has just three seasons… damn hot, not-quite-so-hot and wet (sometimes torrential). The wet time of the year is variously called the wet season, the green season or monsoon season in Thailand. Whilst some people view the rain, sometimes very heavy, as a disruption, other embrace the annual downpours and enjoy the break from the hot weather. Depends if you’re…
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Top 7 incredible beachfront villas in Phuket you don’t want to miss (2022)
Whether you’ve been dreaming of falling asleep to the sound of crashing waves against the shore or seeing the sparkling blue ocean as the first thing you see when you wake up, rest easy knowing that you can find a beautiful beachfront pool villa in Phuket to make your dreams come true. With the help of our friends at Thaiger…
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Love Destiny a box office holiday smash in Thailand
The cinema proved to be a popular destination over the four-day holiday weekend in Thailand with Love Destiny proving to be a box office smash. The movie, a spin-off from the 2018 TV series of the same name, registered record takings at the box office for a Thai movie in over two years, raking in almost US$5 million (about 178…
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