Thailand Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in Thailand. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in Thailand.
Visas & Permits
- Visas in Thailand: Who needs Visa for Thailand? And how to apply?
- Short-stay visas: Tourist and Transit Visas
- Non-immigrant visas: Staying for a limited time in Thailand
- Student Visas for Thailand: Visa application and registration
- Business and work visa: How to get a work permit for Thailand
- Category O: Visas for family members or retirees
- Permanent residence: How to apply for permanent residency in Thailand
- Thai Citizenship: Acquiring Thai Nationality
- Driving in Thailand:: Validity of foreign driving licenses
Jobs
- The Thai job market: Job opportunities in Thailand
- Finding a job: Where to look for jobs in Thailand
- Job applications in Thailand: Cover letter, CV and job interviews
- Working conditions: Salaries, taxation and holidays
- Taxes in Thailand: Income tax and Tax ID card
Housing & Rentals
- Introduction: The Thai rental market
- Finding a place to live: What to watch out for
- Renting: Where to look
- Utilities: Electricity, Gas and Water
Property
- Introduction: The Thai property market
- Legal restrictions: Can foreigners buy property in Thailand?
- Where to look: Finding a property in Thailand
- Buying property in Thailand: Costs, Contracts and Taxes
Health
- Introduction: The Thai healthcare system
- Public healthcare: Public healthcare in Thailand
- Private healthcare: Private health insurance in Thailand
- Travel advice: Hygiene, vaccination and precautions for Thailand
Money
- Introduction: Thai banks and currency
- Bank accounts: How to open a bank account in Thailand
- Payments in Thailand: Cheques, credit and debit cards
- Taxes in Thailand: Income and other taxes
Language
Telephone & Internet
- Fixed lines: How to get phone line in Thailand
- Making a call: National and international phone calls
- Mobile phones: How to get a mobile line in Thailand
- Internet: How to get internet access in Thailand
Education
- Introduction: The Thai education system
- Public schools: State education in Thailand
- Private education: International schools in Thailand
- Higher education: Universities in Thailand
Business
- Business in Thailand: Setting up a company in Thailand
- Business etiquette: What to consider when doing business in Thailand
Travel & Leisure
- Public transport in Thailand: Buses, trains, tuk-tuks & airplanes
- Driving in Thailand: Street conditions, traffic and rush hour
- Driving licenses for expats in Thailand: How to apply for your driving licence
- Importing your car: How to bring your vehicle into Thailand
- Car rental in Thailand: An effective way to explore the country
- Top activity and leisure ideas: How expats can enjoy free time in Thailand
Culture
Moving
- Before you move: A checklist of things you have to consider
- Professional removal companies: How to work with them
- Doing it yourself: How to arrange your move abroad