InterNations – Uniting Irish living in Thailand

Would you like to get in touch with other Irish in Thailand? Are you in need of help and advice from your Irish compatriots? Or would you like to join other Irish expats on an excursion to discover sights and landmarks – e.g. theu0020countlessu0020islandsu0020inu0020theu0020Andamanu0020Seau0020andu0020theu0020Gulfu0020ofu0020Thailand?

Whether you have settled as an expat in Thailand or are still living in Ireland 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 Irish expats in Thailand, coming from all corners of Ireland - from Cork, over Dublin to Limerick.

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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 Irish at our events in Thailand

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

Morning Coffee - Wednesday
Morning Coffee - Wednesday
Join us for a relaxing morning coffee at a beautiful café near Asok. Chan & Yupa Cuisine is a favorite amongst both Thais and expats for its relaxing atmosphere, its leafy garden, as well as its delicious cakes and meals. Chan & Yupa is located on Soi 10, 100m down from Sukhumvit, on the right. To
Join us for a relaxing morning coffee at a beautiful café near Asok. Chan & Yupa Cuisine is a favorite amongst both Thais and expats for its relaxing atmosphere, its leafy garden, as well as its delicious cakes and meals. Chan & Yupa is located on Soi 10, 100m down from Sukhumvit, on the right. To
Hidden Gems Discovery
Hidden Gems Discovery
Give it a go and check out some unexpected places hidden in the city. It's my first time visiting Chiang Mai and spending 6 weeks, mainly in februari 2026. I follow Antwerp friends who already spent several winters in Thailand, and also stayed, and recommended Chiang Mai. This first time we go to
Give it a go and check out some unexpected places hidden in the city. It's my first time visiting Chiang Mai and spending 6 weeks, mainly in februari 2026. I follow Antwerp friends who already spent several winters in Thailand, and also stayed, and recommended Chiang Mai. This first time we go to
I Am New, Lets Start at Starbucks to Meet Then Go to SkyBar
In Bangkok for a few nights until I head off to Koh Tao to do my PADI Scuba Instructor, then back in Bangkok for all of March 2026. I am looking for new friends to show me local food, sights and sounds and places to go dancing to house music. I can eat anything, love walking around, am well travel
In Bangkok for a few nights until I head off to Koh Tao to do my PADI Scuba Instructor, then back in Bangkok for all of March 2026. I am looking for new friends to show me local food, sights and sounds and places to go dancing to house music. I can eat anything, love walking around, am well travel
Official Events Are Back in Bangkok!
Official Events Are Back in Bangkok!
Our new-style official events launch in style this month with a fantastic event at this welcoming 5-star venue. So what’s the difference? We have a new team steering the official events with entry FREE to all members. Also, this first event of the year brings together both newcomers and members on
Our new-style official events launch in style this month with a fantastic event at this welcoming 5-star venue. So what’s the difference? We have a new team steering the official events with entry FREE to all members. Also, this first event of the year brings together both newcomers and members on

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Why Irish 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 Irish 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 Irish Expats

Of course, expat living in Thailand is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Irish 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 Irish in Thailand, residing in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Irish in Bangkok or Irish in Phuket.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Irish 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 Ireland 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 Irish stew in Chiang Mai.
  • Search the InterNations Places database for Thailand to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Irish 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 Irish expats in Thailand.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Irish 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 Ireland and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Dia duit from our Irish living in Thailand!

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