THE EXPAT FILES
Tales of Expats in Thailand

Welcome to The eXpat Files, a collection of anecdotal tales on essential topics for expats in Thailand. The eXpat Files includes articles written by expats in Thailand for expats in Thailand on topics such as marrying a Thai, having children in Thailand, choosing a school or kindergarten, starting up a company, choosing where to eat, and buying a condo in Thailand - everything for the expat in Thailand.
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Marrying a Thai: Part 1 The Legal Process

Getting married to a Thai is easy, and here's how! Just follow this simple 3-step guide. Read More >>
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Marrying a Thai: Part 2 Surprise Wedding

I think Pim and I had already got married before that, but I'm not sure. Read More >>
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Marrying a Thai: Part 3 The Ceremony

Ten months later, we were all back again for a big ceremony. Read More >>
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Having Children in Thailand

My wife, Pim, was visiting her family in Surin when I got the news that would change my life forever. Read More >>
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Choosing a Kindergarten

Ten years of living in Thailand and working as a teacher and manager at some of Thailand’s leading language schools had given me an insight into the differences between the Thai and English education systems. However, it wasn’t until the time came to start thinking about a kindergarten for my 3-year-old son that I realized just how vast these differences actually were... Read More >>
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Buying a Condo in Thailand

Oh, it’s such a perfect day. I’m glad I SPENT it with you..! Before I came to Thailand I had heard a few stories about dealing with Thai bureaucracy, but... Read More >>
Bruce Marshall
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