We help Americans move abroad by breaking down cost of living, healthcare, visa and lifestyle tradeoffs—so you can make smarter decisions about where and how to live.
On this channel, we share honest, practical information about what it actually takes to live abroad long term, including housing costs, healthcare, visas, budgeting, and everyday life in Thailand. We focus on real numbers, real experiences, and real tradeoffs so you can make informed decisions before you move.
Our content is for people who are:
• Thinking about moving abroad
• Comparing the cost of living overseas
• Planning long-term life in Thailand
• Looking for a more affordable, intentional lifestyle
We cover:
• Cost of living in Thailand
• Living in Thailand long term
• Moving abroad step by step
• Healthcare and insurance overseas
• Visas and residency planning
• Housing and neighborhood insights
• Retirement and fixed-income living abroad
Our goal is to help you move abroad with confidence.
Doc and Bean | Move Abroad Cost of Living Thailand
Bangkok’s flooding has made us look at neighborhoods differently. A condo can be beautiful and close to the train, but what happens when the street outside is underwater?
In our new video, we show what’s happening and what we’d check before choosing a place to live here. If you’re in Bangkok, how is your neighborhood doing?
📺 Watch here: https://youtu.be/9Rc5NcHkwKI
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How has our channel helped you on your journey to move or live abroad?
We’d love to hear your story in the comments! 🌍✈️
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Doc and Bean | Move Abroad Cost of Living Thailand
🇹🇭 Bangkok street food never fails to surprise us! In our latest video, we found 7-Baht (20¢) fried chicken that was seasoned to perfection, went hunting for the best Khao Soi, and raided 7-Eleven for their viral pound cake & purple carrot juice! 🍗🍜
Have you checked it out yet? Watch here ⬇️⬇️
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We went on a crazy cheap food crawl around Bangkok in our new video! If you could only pick ONE of these street food & 7-Eleven treats, which one are you grabbing first? 😋👇
🔗 Watch the full video here: We Found CRAZY CHEAP Street Food in Bangkok! (20¢ Chicken & Best Khao Soi) 🇹🇭 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwyEv...
Poll Options:
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Doc and Bean | Move Abroad Cost of Living Thailand
Bangkok is flooding, and all 50 districts have been declared disaster-affected. We put together a blog with the latest reports, safety tips, and what this means if you’re looking for a place to live here.
Read it here👉 www.docandbean.com/post/bangkok-flooding-2026-neig…
To everyone in Bangkok, please stay safe. How is your area doing? ❤️
#BangkokFlooding #Bangkok2026
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Doc and Bean | Move Abroad Cost of Living Thailand
What is the biggest thing stopping you from moving abroad right now?
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Doc and Bean | Move Abroad Cost of Living Thailand
What is your target monthly budget for living in Thailand as a couple or solo expat? 💸
Drop a comment with the city you’re planning to move to (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, etc.)! 🏙️🏖️
Have you seen our latest video? Check it out here 👉 https://youtu.be/FyReE8Tz2sA
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NEW VIDEO!!! See what we've been eating around Bangkok!
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Is Thailand really getting too expensive, or are expats just spending like tourists? 🤔🇹🇭
We've been hearing from a lot of people lately that the cost of living in Thailand has skyrocketed—but when you look closer at local vs. expat lifestyle choices, the numbers tell an interesting story.
For those living in Thailand (or planning a move):
👉 What has your monthly budget looked like lately?
Drop your thoughts below—we’d love to hear your perspective! 👇
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Doc and Bean | Move Abroad Cost of Living Thailand
We found another amazing food spot in Bangkok! 🇹🇭
Come see what we tried and what we would definitely order again.
Watch our latest video! 🍜
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