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Thailand: An Expat

Destination for

Those Without

Kids

Southeast Asia is a famous destination

for expats. The cost of living is an

attractive factor for many Westerners,

as the money they earned from where

they were originally from typically

goes a longer way in the region. Each

country, however, has its own

qualities that will help expats decide

where they fit best. English speakers

will find it easy to integrate, as most

countries are English-proficient.

Singapore offers more economically;

but it’s very limited in terms of other

things.

Thailand, however, has been an expat

hotspot for a very long time. The

country is scenic, and there is a

welcoming feel among the public for

foreigners. Many of them were

fortunate enough to start a family in

the country, and are full-fledged Thais

by now.

Nonetheless, Thailand is still a

bachelor destination for expats

without kids. As the HSBC expat

survey showed in a survey a few

years ago, the Land of Smiles is quite

the destination for singles.

A Full Life

In Thailand, those who uproot themselves will find it easy to live. The HSBC survey showed

that finding accommodation, setting up health care and working was all doable for expats

in the country. Furthermore, foreigners are able to snag beautiful homes in picturesque

locations. Being a major tourist haven, it’s reasonable that Thailand can offer permanent

residence in their most tourist-friendly locations.

The issue of integration can be a little sore for people of African origins. A report published

last year expounds on the confusing view of black people in Thailand. In the article, the

police officer ceased to be aggressive only upon learning that the black woman he was

apprehending was an American. It seems that the accent, or at least grasp of the English

language, had something to with it. It doesn’t necessarily paint a bad picture, but it does

urge everyone to learn English before moving to the country.

Growing with the Country

Thailand is SE Asia’s second biggest economy, but they are in no way in the same league

as world powers. Still, they are on their way to the top. It’s remarkable how it’s possible to

live in the country for less, which is an expected part of expat life in Thailand.

Many people are in debt, but expats have the chance to go the other way and prosper.

Their money is worth more and they have the benefit of a fresh start, meaning they can

establish themselves in a growing economy.

Thailand is not the best country in the world by any measure. What they do have is peace,

wonderful people and a liking for fun. That’s an attractive offer that’s more valuable than

being the best.

Sources:

http://www.dreamestatehuahin.com/

http://blogs.wsj.com/indonesiarealtime/2012/05/30/thailand-top-for-expats-without-kids/

http://www.theroot.com/articles/culture/2015/05/black_in_thailand_we_re_treated_better_

than_africans_and_boy_do_we_hate.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/amy-chavez/what-asia-can-learn-from-_b_4572991.html

http://www.economist.com/blogs/banyan/2014/10/thailands-economy