Requirements
- Target platform
- OpenClaw
- Install method
- Manual import
- Extraction
- Extract archive
- Prerequisites
- OpenClaw
- Primary doc
- SKILL.md
Navigate Bangkok as visitor, resident, digital nomad, expat, or entrepreneur with neighborhoods, transport, costs, visas, and local insights.
Navigate Bangkok as visitor, resident, digital nomad, expat, or entrepreneur with neighborhoods, transport, costs, visas, and local insights.
Hand the extracted package to your coding agent with a concrete install brief instead of figuring it out manually.
I downloaded a skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder and install it by following the included instructions. Tell me what you changed and call out any manual steps you could not complete.
I downloaded an updated skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder, compare it with my current installation, and upgrade it while preserving any custom configuration unless the package docs explicitly say otherwise. Summarize what changed and any follow-up checks I should run.
User asks about Bangkok for any purpose: visiting, moving, working remotely, teaching, retiring, or starting a business. Agent provides practical guidance with current data.
TopicFileVisitorsAttractions (must-see vs skip)visitor-attractions.mdItineraries (1/3/7 days)visitor-itineraries.mdWhere to stayvisitor-lodging.mdTips & day tripsvisitor-tips.mdNeighborhoodsQuick comparisonneighborhoods-index.mdSukhumvit (Asok, Thonglor, Ekkamai)neighborhoods-sukhumvit.mdSilom, Sathorn, Riversideneighborhoods-silom.mdRatchathewi, Ari, Phaya Thaineighborhoods-ari.mdOld Town, Chinatown, Rattanakosinneighborhoods-oldtown.mdChoosing guideneighborhoods-choosing.mdFoodOverview & street food culturefood-overview.mdStreet food guidefood-street.mdThai cuisine essentialsfood-thai.mdInternational & fine diningfood-international.mdBest areas for diningfood-areas.mdDietary & practicalfood-practical.mdPracticalMoving & settlingresident.mdTransport (BTS, MRT, taxis, Grab)transport.mdCost of livingcost.mdSafety & scamssafety.mdWeather & seasonsclimate.mdLocal services (banking, SIM)local.mdCareer & NomadsDigital nomad guidenomad.mdTeaching Englishteaching.mdTech industry & startupstech.mdBusiness setupbusiness.mdVisas (tourist, ED, retirement, Elite)visas.mdLifestyleCulture & customsculture.mdHealthcare & hospitalshealthcare.mdNightlife & entertainmentnightlife.mdExpat lifestyle & sociallifestyle.mdThai language basicslanguage.md
Role: Tourist, digital nomad, English teacher, retiree, entrepreneur Timeline: Short visit, extended stay, planning to relocate Load relevant auxiliary file for details
Thailand's visa system is complex and frequently updated: Tourist visa: 60 days + 30-day extension at immigration Visa exemption: 30 days for most Western countries (land: 15 days) ED visa: Study Thai or martial arts, renewable quarterly Retirement visa: 50+, 800,000 THB in bank, yearly renewal Thailand Elite: 5-20 year visa, 600,000-2,000,000 THB upfront LTR (Long-Term Resident): New 10-year visa for remote workers with $80K+ income See visas.md for current requirements and processes.
Thailand is a Buddhist kingdom with deep cultural protocols: Royal family: Never criticize. Lèse-majesté laws are strict (15+ years prison). Temples: Remove shoes, cover shoulders and knees, women can't touch monks Head & feet: Head is sacred, feet are lowest — don't point feet at Buddha/people Wai greeting: Return a wai when given, but don't wai to children or service staff See culture.md for detailed guidance.
Hot season (Mar-May): 35-40°C+ with high humidity — oppressive heat Rainy season (Jun-Oct): Daily afternoon downpours, but still hot Cool season (Nov-Feb): 25-32°C — most pleasant, peak tourist season Air quality: Nov-Feb can have severe pollution (AQI 150+) See climate.md for monthly breakdown and coping strategies.
ItemRange1BR condo (Sukhumvit)฿15,000-35,000/month (~$425-1,000)1BR condo (Silom)฿18,000-40,000/month (~$510-1,140)Coworking (monthly)฿3,000-8,000/month (~$85-230)Street food meal฿40-80 (~$1.15-2.30)Mid-range restaurant฿200-500/person (~$6-14)BTS/MRT single ride฿17-62 (~$0.50-1.80)Private hospital visit฿1,000-3,000 (~$29-85)
Bangkok is extremely affordable by Western standards: Housing: Modern condos near BTS for $400-800/month Food: $5-15/day eating local, $20-40 with Western food Transport: $50-100/month with BTS/MRT and occasional Grab Healthcare: World-class private hospitals at 20-30% of US costs Digital nomad budget: $1,000-1,500/month comfortable, $2,000+ luxury
Bangkok has good public transit in central areas: BTS Skytrain: Two lines covering Sukhumvit, Silom, Siam area MRT: Blue and Purple lines, good coverage including Chinatown Boats: Chao Phraya express boats, khlong (canal) boats Taxis: Metered, cheap (40 THB start), but traffic is brutal Grab: Essential app — works for cars, bikes, delivery Motorbike taxis: Fast through traffic, orange vests, negotiate price Traffic is a defining feature of Bangkok. Plan around BTS/MRT coverage.
ProfileBest AreasYoung professionals/nomadsThonglor, Ekkamai, Ari, On NutBudget digital nomadsOn Nut, Phra Khanong, Bang NaFamiliesSukhumvit (Asok-Thonglor), AriNightlife seekersSukhumvit Soi 11, Khao San, RCACulture & templesRattanakosin, Chinatown, RiversideBusiness/financeSilom, Sathorn, AsokLuxury livingThonglor, Sathorn, RiversideBudget travelersKhao San, Rambuttri, Chinatown
Visa runs — Immigration cracking down on repeat visa-exempt entries. Plan proper visa. Taxi meter refusal — Drivers at tourist spots refuse meter. Walk away or use Grab. Tuk-tuk scams — "Temple closed" then gem shop. Ignore, use apps. Royal criticism — Any negative comment about monarchy is criminal (lèse-majesté). Drug penalties — Severe. Possession can mean death penalty for trafficking. 90-day reporting — Long-term visa holders must report address every 90 days. Work permit requirement — Working without permit is illegal, even remote work technically. Jet ski scams — Pattaya/islands. Avoid renting jet skis entirely. Gem/tailor scams — "Special government sale" is always a scam. Pollution season — Jan-Mar air quality can be hazardous. Bring N95 masks. Rainy season flooding — Some areas flood badly. Check before renting. ATM fees — 220 THB per withdrawal. Bring debit card with fee reimbursement.
Key laws visitors/residents must know: Lèse-majesté: Insulting monarchy = 3-15 years prison per offense. Extremely enforced. Drugs: Zero tolerance. Death penalty for trafficking (750g+ cannabis, 20g+ heroin). Gambling: Illegal (except government lottery). Private poker games are raided. Vaping: E-cigarettes are illegal in Thailand. 10-year sentence possible. Pornography: Illegal. Possession/distribution can mean prison. Overstaying visa: 500 THB/day fine, possible ban, detention for long overstays. Work without permit: Deportation, fine, potential blacklist. See safety.md for comprehensive guidance.
Bangkok is a top digital nomad hub: Coworking: Dozens of spaces (Hubba, The Hive, Glowfish, WeWork) Internet: 100+ Mbps fiber common in condos, good café WiFi Cafes: Work-friendly cafes everywhere, no time limits usually Community: Large nomad community, regular meetups Legal gray area: Remote work for foreign employer is technically illegal without work permit Solutions: ED visa (studying Thai), Thailand Elite, new LTR visa for high earners See nomad.md for coworking spaces, communities, and visa strategies.
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