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Thailand guide topics
What you need to know before moving, during life in Chiang Mai and in conversations with the local Brazilian community. Curated by the Casa Brasil team.
Before moving to Chiang Mai
What you need to know and arrange before getting on the plane.
From visa choice to international banking — the checklist that separates prepared movers from improvised travelers.
Read topic →Living in Chiang Mai
Daily life, costs, transportation and culture — what nobody tells you upfront.
Rent, groceries, transport, food, banking, internet, leisure — the practical routine of people who live in Chiang Mai, through the eyes of Brazilians who already do.
Read topic →Working in Chiang Mai
Remote work, freelancing and work visas — what you can legally do.
Work visa, freelance for foreign companies, DTV (digital nomad) and opening a local business — real options and what each one requires.
Read topic →Documents and visa
Everything you need to enter, stay and renew.
Visa types, extensions, 90-day report, residence certificate, international driver's license — the bureaucratic path in order.
Read topic →Family and kids
Schools, activities, pediatricians — for Brazilians arriving with family.
International, bilingual and homeschooling options, parks, English-speaking pediatricians and Brazilian activities so kids don't lose Portuguese.
Read topic →Culture and language
Learning Thai, understanding customs and not embarrassing yourself.
Greetings, hierarchy, Buddhism, local festivals, rules of respect for temples and the monarchy, and tips to start understanding Thai without memorizing tones.
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