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The expat family playbook for Thailand
Practical guides for expat families in Bangkok and beyond. Healthcare, schools, money, housing — written by people who actually live here.
Six pillars
Where to start
Six topics every expat family ends up Googling. We've been through them all — most of them more than once. Pick where you are right now.
Healthcare & insurance
International insurance that actually works in Thailand, hospital tiers, and what to do when your kid spikes a fever at 2am.
Browse the guidesMoney & banking
Wise vs Revolut, Thai bank accounts as a foreigner, and the cost of raising a family in Bangkok in 2026 — with our actual numbers.
Browse the guidesTravel & relocation
Visas, the moving-in week, and weekend trips that work with kids. Booking.com and Klook playbooks, not Pinterest itineraries.
Browse the guidesHousing
Where to live with kids in Bangkok, what rent really gets you, and the questions to ask before you sign anything.
Browse the guidesSchools
International, bilingual, and Thai-program schools — fees, philosophies, and waitlists. Honest comparisons, not brochures.
Browse the guidesDaily tools
VPNs that work in Thailand, eSIM picks, the apps Bangkok runs on, and what's actually worth paying for.
Browse the guidesLatest
Recent articles
Healthcare
SafetyWing for expat families in Thailand (2026)
SafetyWing is the cheapest thing that looks like family health cover in Thailand. Here's where it works, and the clause settled families should read first.
Housing
Living in Thonglor with Kids: The 2026 Family Guide
Thonglor isn't one neighborhood — it's three. Soi-level rent bands, school transport, Samitivej, air quality, and four honest downsides for families.
Housing
Where to Live in Bangkok with Kids: 2026 Family Guide
The 2026 expat family guide to choosing a Bangkok neighborhood — schools, commute, rent, lease law, and the seven areas families actually shortlist.
Daily tools
Expat Family Tech Stack in Thailand 2026: The Working Setup
The 2026 expat family guide to the Bangkok tech stack — VPN for home banking, eSIM, streaming, home internet, the school-iPad setup, and the apps that matter.
Schools
International Schools in Bangkok: 2026 Family Guide
The 2026 decision guide to international schools in Bangkok — curriculum, fees, application timeline, accreditation, and the five mistakes to avoid.
Money
Money for expat families in Thailand 2026
Three-bucket money setup for expat families in Thailand — home-country account, Wise, and a Thai bank — with the four flows that keep it working.
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