MyThai.online is a guide to Thailand run by a team that lives in the country. We write about visas, relocation, prices, transportation, healthcare, and leisure the way we would explain them to someone close to us: honestly, directly, and with the perspective of people who live here. On this page, we explain who is behind our materials, how we prepare them, and why you can trust them.
The Project at a Glance
- Project: MyThai.online is a guide to Thailand for tourists and people who live in the country.
- Launched: The first articles appeared on the website in February 2025.
- Our content: As of October 2026, the website has more than 1,000 pieces of content: about 200 guides, news about Thailand and its regions, and more than 600 events in the calendar.
- Regions: There are dedicated pages for Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Hua Hin, and Ayutthaya. Regional listings are available in the Thailand Events and Festivals Calendar.
- News: Recent updates are published in the news section of the site.
- Contact: Pattaya, Thailand; editorial email: info@mythai.online.
- Project history: Read about who created the website and why on the About MyThai.online.
Who We Are
Behind MyThai's articles is an editorial team of resident writers—people who live in Thailand, apply for local visas, visit banks and hospitals, travel around the provinces, and face the same questions our readers do. We use the collective name “MyThai editorial team” because several people work on most pieces: a writer, a fact-checker, and an editor.
Our experience isn't a retelling of other people's blogs. It's real life in the country: extending visas, renting a home, exchanging currency, and traveling to islands and mountains. Where firsthand experience isn't enough, we rely on official sources and verified information rather than guesswork.
How We Prepare Our Materials
Every article goes through several stages. First, we research the topic, gathering current requirements, prices, and rules. Then we fact-check it, verifying key facts against primary sources.
For topics involving visas, entry, and legalization, we check official channels: Thailand's Immigration Bureau, embassies and consulates, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). For financial questions, we consult bank websites and official exchange rates. For healthcare and laws, we use relevant government resources.
We understand that Thailand's rules change frequently, so our articles aren't written “once and for all.” We revisit and update them, adding last-updated dates so you can see how current the information is.
Sources and Reliability
When it comes to important details—such as the required balance in a visa applicant's account, deadlines, or document requirements—we try to cite a primary source rather than someone else's retelling. An agency's official website is always more reliable than a forum.
We label dates with wording such as “current as of [month and year].” That's more honest than pretending information stays current forever. When rules change, we update the article.
- We rely on primary sources: immigration authorities, embassies, the TAT, banks, and government portals.
- We provide an as-of date for information that can change quickly.
- We correct inaccuracies as soon as we learn about them, without hiding them.
If you spot an error or an outdated figure, please write to us. We appreciate these reports and take them seriously.
Our Principles
We follow a few straightforward rules that are the foundation of our readers' trust.
- Honest prices. We publish real figures with an as-of date, instead of dressing them up as “from” prices just to make a more attractive graphic.
- No paid glowing reviews. We don't sell positive reviews or present advertising as a personal opinion.
- Disclosure of affiliate links. If an article contains an affiliate link, we disclose it. It doesn't change our assessment or affect what we recommend.
- Readers' needs come first. A recommendation should work in real life, not just sound good.
Feedback and Suggestions for Corrections
We're open to discussion and corrections; they help us keep our materials accurate. If you have a question or clarification, or have spotted an inaccuracy, please tell us.
Learn more about the project and how to contact us on the “About MyThai.online” page. The quickest way to reach us is by email: you can ask a question, share recent information from the ground, or suggest a correction. We read the messages and update articles when new, verified information becomes available. 🇹🇭