Thai Expat Life guides · 2 guides
Lifestyle & Travel
Day-to-day life, food, golf, Thai culture and language, plus trips and getting around Thailand.
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Shopping in Thailand: Supermarkets, Hardware, Electronics and Online Stores for Expat Retirees
7-Eleven, Makro, Big C, Lotus's, Tops, Villa Market, HomePro, Global House, IKEA, Banana IT, Power Buy, Lazada and Shopee: what each chain is for, and how import tax now works.
✓ Last checked 23 October 2026Thai Festivals and Public Holidays: A Year-Round Guide for Expat Retirees (2027 Dates)
Songkran, Loy Krathong, Yi Peng, the Buddhist holy days, royal holidays, the Vegetarian Festival and Hua Hin events: 2027 dates, etiquette, alcohol bans and office closures.
✓ Last checked 23 October 2026