InterNations – Uniting French living in Thailand

Would you like to get in touch with other French in Thailand? Are you in need of help and advice from your French compatriots? Or would you like to join other French expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. the countless islands in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Thailand or are still living in France and planning your upcoming foreign assignment, InterNations Thailand offers everything you need: Established in 2007, our trusted community soon became the leading platform for international networking among expatriates and global minds around the world. Our network also counts a considerable number of French expats in Thailand, coming from all corners of France - from Lyon, over Paris to Nice.

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Martin Beck

Martin Beck

I've been looking for a shop where to buy German food here in Bangkok. Fellow expats on InterNations finally told me how to find the right stores.

Helen Laidboe

Helen Laidboe

It' such a a pity that we have to leave Bangkok soon. I'll miss the InterNations expat community so much, especially the great events!

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other French at our events in Thailand

Attend our monthly events and activities for French expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Galleries Nights 2025
Galleries Nights 2025
Explore the galleries and art spaces of Bangkok with this year's Galleries Nights, with a unique showcase of over 200 artists in more than 80 galleries including photography, design, paintings, sculpture, drawings - and much more… We will walk between a selection of galleries in the Sukhumvit area
Explore the galleries and art spaces of Bangkok with this year's Galleries Nights, with a unique showcase of over 200 artists in more than 80 galleries including photography, design, paintings, sculpture, drawings - and much more… We will walk between a selection of galleries in the Sukhumvit area
Music BKK: Local Bands at the New Marshall Live House
Music BKK: Local Bands at the New Marshall Live House
🎸 **Rock out at the world’s first-ever Marshall Live Venue!** Get ready for a night packed with **11 killer bands**—9 main acts plus 2 fresh new winners from recent auditions who blew everyone away! Expect a wild mix of genres, generations, and pure energy—there’s something for every kind of music
🎸 **Rock out at the world’s first-ever Marshall Live Venue!** Get ready for a night packed with **11 killer bands**—9 main acts plus 2 fresh new winners from recent auditions who blew everyone away! Expect a wild mix of genres, generations, and pure energy—there’s something for every kind of music
Rooftop Event for Newcomers and Friends
Rooftop Event for Newcomers and Friends
Calling all InterNations Bangkok Newcomers members and friends! We're back at one of our favourite venues for this month's special event: A fabulous rooftop location just 5 minutes walk from Asok BTS/Sukhumvit MRT. Head for the rooftops at the FourPoints by Sheraton hotel and take advantage of th
Calling all InterNations Bangkok Newcomers members and friends! We're back at one of our favourite venues for this month's special event: A fabulous rooftop location just 5 minutes walk from Asok BTS/Sukhumvit MRT. Head for the rooftops at the FourPoints by Sheraton hotel and take advantage of th
Official Event: Aire Rooftop @Hyatt Place Soi 24
Official Event: Aire Rooftop @Hyatt Place Soi 24
🌆✨ We’re BACK at AIRE Rooftop Bar! ✨🌆 Get ready for an unforgettable evening high above the chaos of Sukhumvit — because tonight we return to one of Bangkok’s most delicious rooftop gems, perfectly perched in the heart of Phrom Phong, one of the city’s busiest and most vibrant districts! From 6:
🌆✨ We’re BACK at AIRE Rooftop Bar! ✨🌆 Get ready for an unforgettable evening high above the chaos of Sukhumvit — because tonight we return to one of Bangkok’s most delicious rooftop gems, perfectly perched in the heart of Phrom Phong, one of the city’s busiest and most vibrant districts! From 6:

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Why French expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our French members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Bangkok Community Group
Bangkok Community Group
Chiang Mai Community Group
Chiang Mai Community Group
Phuket Community Group
Phuket Community Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Thailand from French Expats

Of course, expat living in Thailand is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow French is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Thai way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other French in Thailand, residing in Bangkok, Chiang\ Mai, Pattaya and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of French in Bangkok or French in Phuket.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for French food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Thai InterNations Community:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from France in Thailand.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Thailand Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get foie\ gras in Chiang\ Mai.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for Thailand to get information on institutions from your home country, including the French embassy.

From the\ countless\ islands\ in\ the\ Andaman\ Sea\ and\ the\ Gulf\ of\ Thailand to the\ bustling,\ frenetic\ capital, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly French expats in Thailand.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow French in Thailand

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Thailand. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Thai phad\ thai, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Bangkok’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see Phuket,\ the\ original\ Thai\ paradise\ island as well as other beautiful landmarks in Thailand.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from France and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Bonjour from our French living in Thailand!

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