The Global Expat Hub
ThailandWhere expats settle in Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hua Hin, Koh Samui. Each has a different pace, price and climate; this page maps them with video and a short guide to each.
Regions
- Bangkok — who it suits, typical rents, climate, transport. Editorial guide slot.
- Chiang Mai — who it suits, typical rents, climate, transport. Editorial guide slot.
- Phuket — who it suits, typical rents, climate, transport. Editorial guide slot.
- Hua Hin — who it suits, typical rents, climate, transport. Editorial guide slot.
- Koh Samui — who it suits, typical rents, climate, transport. Editorial guide slot.
Cuisine
What people actually eat week to week, market days, the staples you'll cook with, what's hard to find, and how to eat well on each tier's budget. Recipes and market guides from our kitchen.
Market & kitchen filmRegional cooking, markets and street food in Bangkok.
Official & reference sources
Starter content generated from the country data model. Replace with sourced, dated copy before launch. Last reviewed: not yet.