7 articles
September 11, 2026Cost of living, visas, work permit, healthcare, housing and the French-speaking community: a practical guide to settling in Thailand when you set out from Réunion, the French overseas department in the Indian Ocean.
3 minJuly 4, 2026Should you rent or buy in Thailand? A factual comparison of costs, taxes, the 49% foreign quota, freehold vs leasehold and rental yields in Pattaya.
3 minJune 3, 2026Weekly upkeep of a private pool in Thailand during the hot season: pH, algae, pump care and the annual budget.
3 minJune 3, 2026Home automation for a villa or condo in Thailand: Google Home, KNX, Apple HomeKit and Daikin air-conditioning control. How to pick an installer.
3 minJune 3, 2026Employing a nanny, cook or housekeeper in Thailand legally: work permits, social security, sample contracts and median salaries.
3 minJune 3, 2026Chartering a yacht in Pattaya for a private weekend: prices, routes to Koh Larn and Koh Phai, crew and catering.
3 minJune 3, 2026A 2026 shortlist of French- and English-speaking international schools in Pattaya: curricula, fees and school transport.
