Guides
Practical writing on insurance, healthcare and money for foreign residents in Thailand.
5 things expats should know before buying private health cover in Thailand
The five that catch people out most often — from the life policy requirement to what happens at renewal after a big claim.
AIA Health Saver vs AIA Health Happy: which expat plan is right for you?
The two plans expats ask about most, compared honestly — including when the cheaper one is genuinely the better choice.
How to choose health insurance as an expat in Thailand
A practical method: start from the hospital, not the premium. Plus the questions worth asking before you sign anything.
Understanding health insurance in Thailand
How the system actually works for foreign residents: what the state provides, what it does not, and where private cover fits.
An insurance checklist for your first year in Thailand
What to sort out in month one, what can wait until month six, and what most people leave far too late.
Should expats save in baht?
If you plan to stay, currency matching is a bigger factor in your retirement than most people assume.
Your first visit to a Thai private hospital: what to expect
Registration, deposits, direct billing and what to carry. The practical version, from people who have done it many times.
Travel insurance vs local health cover: what actually changes when you move
Travel policies are built for trips, not for lives. Where the two differ, and when it is time to switch.