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Key Expatriate Web Sites and Resources

Articles on Thailand
Business and Economy in Thailand
Education and Study in Thailand
Embassies and Consulates
Expatriate Websites and Resources
Government and International Organizations
Housing and Real Estate in Thailand
News and Media in Thailand
Recommended Reading on Thailand
Travel Information on Thailand

Compiled by Volker Poelzl

Featured Articles on Living, Working, Studying, and Traveling in Thailand
Cheap Accommodations in Bangkok: Location is Key to Choosing Long-Term Rentals by Chris Mitchell  
Living in Bangkok: An Expatriate Lives and Eats Local by A.J. Hoge
Living in Bangkok: Set Up a Comfortable Base in Less Than a Week by Robert Hein
Living in Thailand: At Home in Chiang Mai by Sara Avant Stover
Living in Thailand Transforms the Way One Thinks by Peter J. Donaldson
Teaching English and Living in Thailand: Do Your Homework Before Choosing a Job by Lindy Sinka
Teaching English in Thailand: A Typical Day in a Teacher's Life by A.J. Hoge
Teaching English in Thailand: The 10 Day Job Search by A.J. Hoge
How to Become a Freelance English Teacher in Bangkok: Create Your Own Job in Thailand by A.J. Hoge
Teaching English in Thailand: A Step-by-Step Guide by Wayne Johnson
Teaching English in Thailand: LanguageCorps Eases Cultural Transition by Seth Leighton
Work in Thailand: Teaching English Can Be Just the Beginning by Seth Leighton
Teach English and Travel in Thailand: First of All, Deciding Where to Go by Paul Carpenter
TEFL Training in Thailand: A Variety of Options for TEFL Certificate-Seekers by Scott Zimmerman
Teaching English in Thailand: A New Home With an Array of Choices by Dave Abernathy
Teaching English in Thailand: The Big Mango by Brian Thornton
TESL Jobs in Thailand: The Land of Smiles by Scott Zimmermann
Chiang Mai's Job Opportunties: Find Out Why ESL Teachers Stay Awhile by M.J. Young
Gender Problems in Thailand: How Female English Teachers Deal with Discrimination by Rebecca Nguyen
Work Teaching English in Thailand by Larry Fitzmaurice
Volunteer in Thailand: British Company Offers Supervised Adventures by Chris Mitchell
Wildlife Volunteering in Thailand by Erika Wedenoja
The Rebirth of an Island: Thailand 's Koh Phi Phi Dive Camp Is Open for Business by Chris Mitchell  
Volunteer in Northern Thailand by Kenneth Champeon
Tsunami Relief in Thailand by Seth Leighton
Soul Vacation: Practice Buddhism in Thailand by Deborah L. Bassett
How to Find Paradise (in Thailand): Keep Searching, Do It Now, Stay a While by Robert Powell Sangster
Thailand's Smiling Similans: Appreciate the Country's Remaining Pristine Environment by Dave Underwood
Bangkok: Food City in Thailand by Victor Borg
Singapore to Chiang-Mai: Overland by Train by John P. Seely
Take the Train in Thailand by Conrad H. Bergo
Soul Vacation: Practice Buddhism in Thailand by Deborah L. Bassett
Cooking Thai in Chiang Mai by Michelle McCue
Thai Cooking Class by Carolyn Ali
Cooking in Thailand by Steven Van Yoder
Educational Escapism in Thailand: Learning and Self-Development Opportunities in Chiang Mai by Dana Leigh Hearn
Kickboxing In Thailand: Study for Self-Defense or Just for Fitness by A.J. Hoge
Soul Vacation: Practice Buddhism in Thailand by Deborah L. Bassett
Distance Learning in Thailand: Travel and Get a Degree by A.J. Hoge
University Study in Thailand by Carool Kersten
10 Days of Silence in Thailand by Thomas Handy Loon
The Gift of Thai Massage by Kennerly Clay
Study in Thailand by Jackie Vavra

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 Business and Economy in Thailand

American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, www.amchamthailand.com; 7th Floor, Diethelm Tower A, 93/1 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; Tel: +66 (0) 2254-1041; Fax: 66 (0) 2251-1605; service@amchamthailand.com.

AsiaNow, www.buyusa.gov/asianow, a program by the U.S. Commercial Service provides resources for 14 Asia-Pacific markets, including the monthly on-line newsletter, Asia Now e-News.

The Economist, www.economist.com, is a British weekly newsmagazine reporting on the global economy, politics etc. The Country Briefings, compiled for 60 countries by the Economist Intelligence Unit, provides extensive economic and political data, as well as links to articles. Take a look at the Thailand Country Briefing.

International Monetary Fund, www.imf.org, promoted financial stability, international trade and economic growth among its 184 member countries. The website provides country information (with a section on Thailand) and a number of publications, including the World Outlook.

STAT-USA/Internet, www.stat-usa.gov, a service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, provides economic, business, and international trade information from the Federal government.

Thailand Outlook.com, www.thailandoutlook.com/thailandoutlook1, is the official gateway and guide to Thailand for investors.

U.S. Commercial Service, www.buyusa.gov, offers assistance to help U.S. businesses export goods and services to markets worldwide, including Thailand.

U.S. Government Export Portal, www.export.gov, publishes Country & Industry Market Reports, Commercial guides, and other essential information for doing business abroad.

World Trade Organization, www.wto.org/, regulates trade rules between its member countries, and provides information on economic data, trade regulations,disputes and agreements about its members, including Thailand.

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 Education and Study in Thailand

Office of Overseas Schools, Department of State, www.state.gov/m/a/os, provides a Directory of Schools and Regional Education Associations listing American International Schools for East Asia, including Thailand:
International School Bangkok
Chiang Mai International School

British International Schools Worldwide, www.bisw.org, provides listings of British schools around the world, including seven schools in Thailand.

Worldwide Classroom, www.worldwide.edu, contains information on over 10,000 schools in 95 countries, including Thailand. The web pages include information about primary and secondary schools, as well as universities and language schools.

GoAbroad.com, www.goabroad.com, in its Study Abroad section, provides an international education database of programs, including Thailand.

For more information on Study Abroad Opportunities in Thailand, please visit our Undergraduate and Graduate Study Abroad page.

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 Embassies and Consulates in Thailand

See the ThaiVisa.com website for an overview on visas and work permits in Thailand as well as Business-in-Asia.

The embassies and consulates listed below will be able to provide more detailed information:

Canadian Embassy in Thailand, www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/bangkok; 15th Floor, Abdulrahim Place, 990 Rama IV, Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand. Postal Address: P.O. Box 2090, Bangkok, 10501, Thailand; Tel.: 66 (2) 636-0540; Fax: 66 (2) 636-0555; bngkk@international.gc.ca.

United States Embassy in Thailand, bangkok.usembassy.gov/; 95 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330, Thailand; Tel: (66) (2) 205-4049.

British Embassy in Thailand, www.britishembassy.gov.uk/thailand; 14 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330; Tel: +66 (0) 2 305 8333; Fax: (66) (2) 305 8372; info.bangkok@fco.gov.uk.

Thai Embassy in the UK, www.thaiembassyuk.org.uk; 29–30 Queen’s Gate, London SW7 5JB, UK; Tel: (020) 7225 5512; Fax: (020) 7823 9695; thaiduto@btinternet.com.

Thai Embassy in Canada, www.magma.ca/~thaiott/mainpage.htm; 180 Island Park Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y OA2, Canada; Tel : (613) 722-4444; Fax : (613) 722-6624; thaiott@magma.ca.

Thai Embassy in the USA, www.thaiembdc.org; 1024 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Suite 401, Washington, DC 20007-3620; Tel: (202) 944-3600; Fax: (202) 944-3611.

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 Expatriate Websites and Resources

AlloExpat.com, www.alloexpat.com, is an information and resource portal for expatriates living in or moving to the Asia-Pacific region, including a section on Thailand.

Asia Expats Forum, www.asia-expatsforum.com, is a community forum for expatriates living in Asia, with country-specific discussion groups including a Thailand Expat Forum.

AsiaXPAT, www.asiaxpat.com, provides extensive expatriate resources for those moving to one of 13 East Asian cities, including Bangkok.

BritishExpats.com, britishexpats.com, is a website dedicated to British expats around the world, including a general forum on the Far East, including postings on living in Thailand.

British Expat, www.britishexpat.com, is a site for British citizens living abroad, featuring a British Expat Forum, with a section on Asia, including Thailand.

Expat Exchange, www.expatexchange.com, provides a wealth of resources and articles, as well as a forum.The site has a few useful articles and links about Living in Thailand.

Expat Blog, www.expat-blog.com, is a worldwide directory of blogs related to expatriate life, including sites discussing Living in Thailand.

Escape Artist, www.escapeartist.com, a site mostly dedicated to off-shore investments and retirement havens, provides useful information for expatriates in Thailand.

Expatbkk.com, www.expatbkk.com, is a guide for expats living in Bangkok.

Expatriates.com, www.expatriates.com, an online community for expatriates, has a section on Living in Thailand, with classified ads, links, and a bulletin board.

Expat Web Directory, www.expatwebdirectory.com, provides listings of expatriate discussion groups and forums for most countries, including Thailand.

FAWCO (Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas), www.fawco.org, is an international network to support American women living abroad with over 70 member clubs worldwide, including Thailand: The American Women's Club of Thailand

Living and Working in Thailand, www.thaizine.com, provides useful information for expatriates in Thailand.

Meetup, www.meetup.com, lists group meetings in cities around the world to help bring people with common interests together and promote the development of active local communities. Check out the Thailand section, listing groups all over the country.

Newcomers Club Worldwide, www.newcomersclub.com, is a worldwide directory of newcomers clubs for newly arrived expatriates, including Thailand.

Orient Expat, www.orientexpat.com, offers discussion groups on expatriate life, work, visa issues, and jobs in Asia, with a section on Living in Thailand.

Phuket Delight, www.PhuketDelight.com, a travel website about the island of Phuket, has a section on Living and Working on Phuket.

Siam Info, www.siam-info.de, is a website for foreigners living in Thailand.

Stickmans Guide To Bangkok, www.stickmanbangkok.com, is an online guide to living and working in Bangkok and Thailand.

Tales from a Small Planet, www.talesmag.com, is a webzine with news, stories, links, excellent message boards, and other resources for travelers and expatriates; The Thailand section features "Real Post Reports" by expatriates , as well as useful links.

Thai Visa, www.thaivisa.com, is a Thailand expat forum, with lots of practical information for those moving to or already living in Thailand.

Thai Websites.com, www.thaiwebsites.com, is a web directory with a search function for English-language websites about Thailand.

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 Government and International Organizations for Thailand

Thailand Ministry of Foreign Affairs, www.mfa.go.th/web/1.php

Royal Thai Government, www.thaigov.go.th, is the official website of the Thai government.

Association of South East Asian Nations –ASEAN, www.aseansec.org, is an international organization of ten South East Asian countries promoting peace and stability as well as economic, social and cultural development in the region, including Thailand.

United Nations Development Programme in Thailand, www.undp.or.th, provides information about UN projects on democratic governance, social development, environment and sustainable development, and more. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), www.undp.org, publishes the annual Human Development report, www.undp.org/annualreports, with in-depth analyses of development issues and trends worldwide, as well as the Human Development Index, a statistical tool comparing key Human development criteria of most countries worldwide.

The World Bank, www.worldbank.org, provides reports and analysis about infrastructure, health, trade and more, with a section on East Asia & the Pacific, including Thailand.

U.S. Agency for International Development in Thailand, www.usaid.gov, provides development aid in a variety of fields, such as health, economic development, etc. The website gives an overview of the agency's activities in Thailand.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, www.customs.gov, provides useful information on its Travel Spotlight page about customs regulations when leaving and entering the U.S.

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 Housing and Real Estate in Thailand

Escape Artist, www.escapeartist.com, has an extensive International Real Estate Listing, including Thailand.

International Real Estate Digest, www.ired.com, provides international real estate listings, with a section on Asia , including Thailand.

International Real Estate Directory, www.internationalrealestatedirectory.com, has worldwide real estate listings, including Thailand.

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 News and Media in Thailand

The Bangkok Post, www.bangkokpost.com

Kidon Media Link, www.kidon.com, an online directory of world newspapers and news media, has an extensive listing of news media in Thailand.

Live-radio.net, www.live-radio.net/info.shtml, provides continuously updated links to thousands of online radio stations worldwide, including Thailand.

Online Newspapers, www.onlinenewspapers.com, lists over 1000 links to online newspapers worldwide, including Thailand.

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 Recommended Reading on Thailand
Lonely Planet Thailand by China Williams, Aaron Anderson, Brett Atkinson, and Tim Bewer
Lonely Planet Thailand's Islands & Beaches by China Williams, Matt Warren, and Rafael Wlodarski
Fodor's Thailand by Fodor's
Frommer's Thailand by Charles Agar
A History of Thailand by Chris Baker and Pasuk Phongpaichit
Travelers' Tales Thailand by James O'Reilly and Larry Habegger

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 Travel Information on Thailand

About.com, in its Travel Section, provides useful articles, links and travel information for a large number of countries, with a section on Asia for Visitors, including Thailand.

ASEANTA, www.aseanta.org, is the ASEAN Tourism Association, with travel information about ASEAN countries, including Thailand.

Asia Trotter, www.asiatrotter.com, provides useful links and resources for travelers to Asia, with a section on Thailand.

Asian Hip-Hop Pass, www.airtimetable.com/airpass_asia.htm, is an affordable air pass covering all ASEAN countries, including Thailand.

Lonely Planet Worldguide, www.lonelyplanet.com, provides a lot of useful travel information, with a section on Asia, including Thailand.

Rough Guides Destinations, travel.roughguides.com, offer a lot of useful travel advice and information for most countries, with a section on Asia, including Thailand.

Thailand. com, www.thailand.com, is an Internet information portal on Thailand and Southeast Asia. The site has a section on Travel, with useful information for visitors to Thailand.

Tourismthailand.org, www.tourismthailand.org, is the official website for tourism in Thailand.

TravelHappy.Info, www.travelhappy.info, provides excellent articles and resources for backpacking and independent travel in Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Borneo and Asia.

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