Guides
Practical guides for moms in Bangkok and across Thailand: international schools, nannies, pediatricians, having a baby, playdates and postpartum support. Each one ends with the Village group where that topic is discussed.
Mom groups in Bangkok. Where English-speaking moms meet
A guide to mom groups in Bangkok: Facebook expat groups, neighborhood walking groups, school chats, meetups and private WhatsApp communities.
English-speaking moms in Thailand. Where the community lives
Where English-speaking moms live in Thailand: Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai. Daily life, the questions that keep coming up, and how families connect.
Raising bilingual kids in Thailand. A practical guide
Bilingual and trilingual parenting in Thailand: one parent one language (OPOL), school choice, Thai grandparents, nanny language, and the resistance phase.
Postpartum support in Thailand. Doulas and lactation help
Postpartum support in Thailand: postnatal massage and yu-fai, English-speaking doulas, IBCLC lactation consultants, mental health care and peer support.
International schools in Bangkok. What other moms look at
How to choose an international school in Bangkok: curriculum, licensing, the commute, fees beyond tuition, waitlists and open houses.
Finding a nanny in Bangkok. What other moms check
How moms in Bangkok find and hire a nanny or helper: live-in or live-out, references, trial weeks, work permits and what to agree on before day one.
Having a baby in Bangkok as an expat. A practical guide
Having a baby in Bangkok as an expat: choosing an OB and hospital, birth packages, insurance, and the paperwork your baby needs after birth.
Playdates in Bangkok. How moms here meet other moms
How to set up playdates and make mom friends in Bangkok: where to meet, planning around the heat and rain, and first-meetup etiquette.
Pediatricians in Bangkok. Finding an English-speaking doctor
How to find a pediatrician and family doctor in Bangkok: hospitals vs clinics, vaccines, insurance, emergency numbers and what to sort out early.