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Explore Southeast Asia

Handpicked destinations for expats

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  • Bali, Indonesia
    Hot

    Bali

    Indonesia

  • Da Nang, Vietnam
    Trending

    Da Nang

    Vietnam

  • Chiang Mai, Thailand
    Popular

    Chiang Mai

    Thailand

  • Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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    Kuala Lumpur

    Malaysia

Popular guides

Practical tips and in-depth guides

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Thailand Digital Nomad Visa 2026: Complete Guide
Thailand

Thailand Digital Nomad Visa 2026: Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Thailand's Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) — cost, documents, validity, and how to apply step by step.

8 min read · Updated 2026-06-20

Vietnam for Digital Nomads 2026: Visa Options & Setup
Vietnam

Vietnam for Digital Nomads 2026: Visa Options & Setup

7 min read · Updated 2026-06-21

Bali Remote Worker Visa (E33G) 2026: Complete Guide
Indonesia

Bali Remote Worker Visa (E33G) 2026: Complete Guide

8 min read · Updated 2026-06-21

Malaysia DE Rantau Nomad Pass 2026: Complete Guide
Malaysia

Malaysia DE Rantau Nomad Pass 2026: Complete Guide

7 min read

Chiang Mai for Digital Nomads 2026: Neighborhoods, Costs & Real Warnings
Thailand

Chiang Mai for Digital Nomads 2026: Neighborhoods, Costs & Real Warnings

9 min read

Bali Areas Guide 2026: Canggu vs Ubud vs Sanur vs Uluwatu
Indonesia

Bali Areas Guide 2026: Canggu vs Ubud vs Sanur vs Uluwatu

8 min read

Phnom Penh for Expats 2026: The Cheapest Capital in Southeast Asia
Cambodia

Phnom Penh for Expats 2026: The Cheapest Capital in Southeast Asia

7 min read

Living in Kuala Lumpur 2026: Neighborhoods, Costs & Why It Is Underrated
Malaysia

Living in Kuala Lumpur 2026: Neighborhoods, Costs & Why It Is Underrated

7 min read

Cost of Living in Bali 2026: Real Monthly Budget Breakdown
Indonesia

Cost of Living in Bali 2026: Real Monthly Budget Breakdown

9 min read

Cost of Living in Chiang Mai 2026: Full Budget Guide
Thailand

Cost of Living in Chiang Mai 2026: Full Budget Guide

8 min read

Ho Chi Minh City Expat Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City Expat Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know

10 min read

Phuket Digital Nomad Guide 2026: Is It Worth It?
Thailand

Phuket Digital Nomad Guide 2026: Is It Worth It?

7 min read

Best Coworking Spaces in Bali 2026: Tested and Ranked
Indonesia

Best Coworking Spaces in Bali 2026: Tested and Ranked

6 min read

How to Open a Bank Account in Thailand as a Foreigner (2026)
Thailand

How to Open a Bank Account in Thailand as a Foreigner (2026)

7 min read

Thailand Tax for Expats and Digital Nomads 2026
Thailand

Thailand Tax for Expats and Digital Nomads 2026

9 min read

Health Insurance for Expats in Southeast Asia 2026: What Actually Works
Southeast Asia

Health Insurance for Expats in Southeast Asia 2026: What Actually Works

10 min read

Bali vs Chiang Mai vs Da Nang: Which Is Right for You in 2026
Southeast Asia

Bali vs Chiang Mai vs Da Nang: Which Is Right for You in 2026

11 min read

Philippines for Digital Nomads 2026: New Visa, Real Costs & Where to Base
Philippines

Philippines for Digital Nomads 2026: New Visa, Real Costs & Where to Base

9 min read

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How much does the Thailand DTV visa cost and how long can I stay?
The DTV costs 10,000 THB one-time, gives 180 days per entry, and stays valid for 5 years. You'll need proof of remote income…
Сколько стоит жизнь в Дананге?
Комфортный месяц в Дананге — примерно $700–1,300: аренда 1BR у пляжа $400–600, еда на рынке $1.5–3 за блюдо…
Can a foreigner open a bank account in Thailand?
Yes, but it depends on your visa and the branch. With a DTV, Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn are the most realistic options…

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Upcoming events

Meetups and gatherings across the region

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  • Nomad Coffee — District 1Sun, Jul 5, 8:39 AM

    Nomad Coffee — District 1

    Ho Chi Minh City · The Workshop Coffee, 27 Ngô Đức Kế, District 1

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  • Sunrise Yoga & Breakfast — UbudTue, Jul 7, 8:39 AM

    Sunrise Yoga & Breakfast — Ubud

    Ubud · Tegallalang Rice Terrace viewpoint

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  • Expat Newcomers Meetup — Chiang MaiThu, Jul 9, 8:39 AM

    Expat Newcomers Meetup — Chiang Mai

    Chiang Mai · Ristr8to Coffee, Nimmanhaemin Rd

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Find your next opportunity

Remote jobs and freelance services for expats

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  • JobRemote

    Senior React Developer (remote)

    Remote

    $4,000–5,000 / month

    EU fintech startup hiring a senior frontend engineer to join a fully async team. What you'll do: - Build and own features in our Next.js / TypeScript web app - Work closely with design and product (4h overlap with CET) - Improve performance and test coverage Requirements: - 4+ years React + TypeScript in production - Strong with Next.js and modern tooling - Comfortable in a remote, written-first culture Fully remote from SEA. Equipment budget and yearly team retreat included.

    Posted by Arun Patel

  • Service

    Visa & relocation consulting — Vietnam

    Ho Chi Minh City

    From $150 / session

    One-on-one help navigating visas and settling into Vietnam, from someone who's done it for 100+ expats. I help with: - Choosing the right visa (e-visa, TRC, work permit) for your situation - Document prep and application review - Apartment contracts and avoiding common rental traps - Setting up banking, SIM, and local registration Sessions via video call or in person in Ho Chi Minh City. First call includes a written action plan.

    Posted by Lena Kowalski

  • JobRemote

    Content writer — travel & expat niche

    Remote

    $40–60 / article

    Part-time remote writer for a SEA relocation brand's blog and newsletter. The work: - 4–6 articles per month on visas, cost of living, and city guides - Research-backed, practical, no fluff - Light SEO (keywords and briefs provided) You: - Native or fluent English - Have lived in or traveled SEA - Can turn a brief into a clear, useful article Flexible hours. Paid per article. Long-term preferred.

    Posted by Mia Chen

  • JobRemote

    Remote Product Designer (3-month contract)

    Remote

    $3,000–4,000 / month

    B2B SaaS company looking for a product designer with extension potential. Scope: - Redesign core dashboard flows in Figma - Build and maintain the design system - Hand off cleanly to a React engineering team Requirements: - 3+ years product design, B2B a plus - Strong Figma and design-system skills - Async-friendly, 3h overlap with US East Fully remote. Paid weekly.

    Posted by Mia Chen

People of SEA

Real members living across the region

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  • LK

    Lena Kowalski

    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · since Jul 2026

    ESL teacher and visa consultant helping EU expats settle in SEA.

    EnglishPolishVietnamese
  • MC

    Mia Chen

    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · since Jul 2026

    Product designer from Taipei. 2 years in HCMC, love coffee shops and street food tours.

    EnglishMandarinVietnamese
  • AP

    Arun Patel

    Ubud, Indonesia · since Jul 2026

    Full-stack dev building from Ubud. Yoga at sunrise, deploy at sunset.

    EnglishHindi
  • Dasha Novikova

    Dasha Novikova

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    Ko Samui, Russia · since Jun 2026

    Beauty blogger and content creator from Moscow. 200K+ on Instagram. Covering expat life, beauty routines in tropical climates, honest product reviews, and what actually survives Bali humidity.

    RussianEnglish
  • Sophie Martin

    Sophie Martin

    Verified

    Canggu, France · since Jun 2026

    Freelance photographer from Lyon. Shooting portraits and street life across SEA for 3 years. Currently based in Canggu, available for collab projects.

    EnglishFrenchIndonesian (basic)
  • Yulia Lebedeva

    Yulia Lebedeva

    Verified

    Ubud, Russia · since Jun 2026

    Certified massage therapist and reiki practitioner from Saint Petersburg. Thai, Swedish, and deep tissue massage in Ubud. Home visits and retreat collaborations available.

    RussianEnglish
  • Masha Kozlova

    Masha Kozlova

    Verified

    Ho Chi Minh City, Russia · since Jun 2026

    Lash lift and lamination specialist from Krasnodar. Based in HCMC. Brow architecture, tinting, lamination. Also work with lash extensions. Book via Telegram, same-day slots often available.

    RussianEnglishVietnamese (basic)
  • Alina Smirnova

    Alina Smirnova

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    Canggu, Russia · since Jun 2026

    Tattoo artist from Moscow. Working out of private studios in Canggu for 3 years. Fine line, blackwork, botanical motifs. Book a session through Telegram — portfolio on request.

    RussianEnglish