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Julian Nevin: Building SocialGryd from Phuket
The founder on a decade of travel, finding his tribe, and the irony of going quiet to build something about connection.
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The latest stories and guides from the Thailand desk, ordered by publication date.
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OpinionChiang Mai vs Bangkok vs Phuket
Which city actually had the cleanest air across 2025 and the live June 2026 snapshot.
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CommunityDestination Weddings in Thailand
The best places to get married, plus photo, video and planning support.
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HealthGenki vs SafetyWing vs Local Health Insurance
Costs, pros and cons, plus a Krungthai AXA quote form.
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LifestyleBest Places to Live in Phuket
A practical breakdown of the island's neighborhoods for singles, couples and families.
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The articles and guides expats actually read, from the digital nomad debate to visas, money and expat politics.
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OpinionAre you really a digital nomad?
A 2026 reality check on visas, costs, burnout and what actually lasts.
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VisasThailand Visa Options Explained (2026)
The DTV, retirement visas, the new arrival card and the tax change, in plain English.
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OpinionDo Not Move to Thailand Because It’s Cheap
Cheap is a bonus, not a reason. The money argument falls apart fast once real life starts.
Read moreGuidesDestination Weddings in Thailand
The best places to get married, plus photo, video and planning support.
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Where your tribe shows upA social network for human connection, through wellness, fitness and shared activities.
- Meet people doing what you love
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Thailand Guides
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Thailand Visa Options Explained (2026 Update)
Everything you need to know about visas and extensions.
Best Time to Visit Thailand
When to go for weather, beaches, prices and fewer crowds.
Best Places to Live in Phuket
Singles, couples and families, plus the social-life angle.
Genki vs SafetyWing vs Local Health Insurance
Costs, pros and cons, plus a Krungthai AXA quote form.
Health Insurance for Expats in Thailand
How to choose the right coverage for your needs.
Destination Weddings in Thailand
The best places to get married, plus photo, video and planning support.
City Guides
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Phuket
Island life, beaches, coworking, schools and the neighborhoods people actually compare.
Bangkok
Big-city infrastructure, neighborhoods, transport and where expats actually settle.
Chiang Mai
Old city, food, cost of living and the remote-work scene around it.
Koh Samui
Beach towns, family life and the slower island setup people move for.
Koh Phangan
Digital nomad pockets, wellness communities and off-grid island life.
Hua Hin
Retirement-friendly, easy living and a quieter coastal base near Bangkok.