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Top 4 must-dos as an expat in Bangkok

Moving to Bangkok, Thailand from Canada was one of the scariest decisions of my life but it turned out to be one of the best. Here are the top 4 must-dos if you ever decide to move here!

Dining out in the big city!

Bangkok

One of the things I appreciate most about living in Bangkok is being able to enjoy delicious food regardless of budget. You are able to find the best-tasting food for less than $1 from local carts to high-end Michelin-starred restaurants.

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Local delights

Bangkok

Bangkok is blessed with a wide range of markets. On the weekends, instead of going to the malls, I enjoy checking out interesting markets around the city. It’s a good way for me to explore new street foods and brush up on my bargaining skills!

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Sweetest staycation

Bangkok

Being one of the most popular tourist destinations, Bangkok is sure to have a variety of high quality hotels. One thing that expats and locals love to do on a weekend is to enjoy a staycation at a hotel. I highly recommend Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok where I spent my anniversary!

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Take a day trip and explore the old capital

Ayutthaya

This isn’t exactly Bangkok but only a short drive away – I highly recommend you check out Ayutthaya. This used to be the capital of Thailand and what remains now is its beautiful history and ruins.I love visiting the temples here and it’s a good way to get out of the city.

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