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Credit Cards, Points & Award Flights for Thailand Expats
Your US credit card strategy breaks the moment you move to Thailand. Amex barely works, half your spending is cash, and award flights route differently. Here is what I changed.
How I Set Up a Florida Domicile Before Moving to Thailand
How I eliminated state income tax by establishing Florida domicile before moving abroad. Step-by-step process, tax savings breakdown, and the SavvyNomad setup.
The Best Luxury Condos in Bangkok: I Toured Them All
A first-hand tour of Bangkok's most exclusive residential buildings, from 98 Wireless to Four Seasons.
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Online Shopping in Thailand: Lazada, Shopee & Amazon Alternatives
There is no Amazon in Thailand. Lazada and Shopee handle everything, but they work differently. Separate packages, video unboxings for returns, and brands you have never heard of.
How to Open a Thai Bank Account as a Foreigner (2026)
How to open a Thai bank account as a foreigner. SCB through Privilege EPL, what you need, and why PromptPay changes everything.
Cost of Living in Thailand 2026: Real Monthly Budgets
Real monthly budgets for living in Thailand in 2026. Rent, food, transport, and more from a New Yorker who made the move.