Food, culture & settling in
Groceries, etiquette, community and meeting people.
🇺🇸 For Americans
AmCham Thailand and American alumni groups host regular networking events.
Everyday life
Supermarkets like Villa Market, Gourmet Market and Tops stock imported goods. Street food and local markets are cheaper and delicious.
Etiquette
Show respect to the monarchy, remove shoes indoors, avoid touching heads and keep calm in disagreements — 'jai yen yen' (cool heart) goes a long way.
Community
Join chambers of commerce (AmCham, AustCham), sports clubs, co-working spaces and expat groups to build your network quickly.
General information only. Check current rules with official sources and qualified advisers.