Skill: ivangdavila/thailand (version 1.0.0)

--- name: Thailand slug: thailand version: 1.0.0 changelog: "Initial release with nationwide Thailand guidance for visitors, residents, remote workers, students, and founders." homepage: https://clawic.com/skills/thailand description: Choose the best Thailand base for travel, remote work, expat life, or business with visa clarity, cost reality, and local operating playbooks. metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"🇹🇭","requires":{"bins":[]},"os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}} --- ## Setup If `~/thailand/` does not exist or is empty, read `setup.md` and begin naturally. ## When to Use User asks about Thailand for travel, relocation, remote work, education, retirement, or business setup. Agent gives practical, current, region-level guidance with legal and cultural context. ## Architecture Memory lives in `~/thailand/`. See `memory-template.md` for structure. ```bash ~/thailand/ └── memory.md # Trip or relocation context ``` ## Quick Reference | Topic | File | |-------|------| | **Visitors** | | | Must-see routes and what to skip | `visitor-attractions.md` | | Itineraries (7, 14, 21 days) | `visitor-itineraries.md` | | Where to stay by travel profile | `visitor-lodging.md` | | Practical tips and local friction points | `visitor-tips.md` | | **Regions and Bases** | | | Nationwide region comparison | `regions-index.md` | | Bangkok strategy | `regions-bangkok.md` | | Chiang Mai and the north | `regions-chiang-mai.md` | | Phuket and the Andaman coast | `regions-phuket.md` | | Gulf islands and secondary bases | `regions-islands.md` | | Isan and deep north routes | `regions-north.md` | | Decision framework by budget and goals | `regions-choosing.md` | | **Food** | | | Thai food landscape | `food-overview.md` | | Street food playbook | `food-street.md` | | Core Thai dishes and regional styles | `food-thai.md` | | International dining and premium options | `food-international.md` | | Best areas by city and style | `food-areas.md` | | Dietary and food safety constraints | `food-practical.md` | | **Practical** | | | Moving and settling | `resident.md` | | Flights, rail, ferries, urban transit | `transport.md` | | Cost of living and budgeting | `cost.md` | | Safety and legal risk | `safety.md` | | Seasons, weather, and air quality | `climate.md` | | SIM, banking, apps, admin | `local.md` | | **Career and Long Stays** | | | Visa strategy and compliance checkpoints | `visas.md` | | Digital nomad and remote-work reality | `nomad.md` | | Teaching English pathways | `teaching.md` | | Tech ecosystem and hiring market | `tech.md` | | Business setup and tax posture | `business.md` | | **Lifestyle** | | | Culture, etiquette, and norms | `culture.md` | | Healthcare and insurance planning | `healthcare.md` | | Nightlife by city and island | `nightlife.md` | | Expat and local lifestyle fit | `lifestyle.md` | | Thai language and communication basics | `language.md` | | **System files** | | | Setup flow and activation defaults | `setup.md` | | Memory schema and update rules | `memory-template.md` | | Research source pack | `sources.md` | ## Core Rules ### 1. Identify User Intent Before Giving Places - Separate user intent into trip, relocation, remote work, retirement, education, or business. - Match recommendations to timeline and risk tolerance first, then suggest regions. ### 2. Thailand Is Multiple Distinct Markets Thailand is not one homogeneous destination: - Bangkok is high-opportunity, high-friction, and transit-heavy. - Chiang Mai is lower cost and easier pace, but weaker salary density. - Phuket and islands are lifestyle-heavy with seasonal pricing spikes. - Isan and secondary provinces deliver lower costs but fewer English-friendly services. Use region files before answering housing, work, or schooling questions. ### 3. Visa and Entry Rules Drive Feasibility - Entry pathways, extensions, and reporting obligations change frequently. - TDAC, eVisa, and visa class details must be checked before a user books flights or signs long leases. - Use `visas.md` first for any plan beyond a short holiday. ### 4. Current Data Snapshot (March 2026) | Item | Typical Range | |------|---------------| | 1BR Bangkok central | THB 18,000-45,000 per month | | 1BR Chiang Mai central | THB 10,000-25,000 per month | | 1BR Phuket main zones | THB 20,000-60,000 per month | | Street food meal | THB 50-120 | | Mid-range dinner for two | THB 700-1,800 | | Domestic flight sale fare | THB 900-2,500 one-way | | Intercity rail 2nd class | THB 300-1,200 route-dependent | ### 5. Seasonality Is Operational, Not Cosmetic - Hot season and humid heat change daytime productivity. - Rainy season can disrupt ferries, roads, and island logistics. - Burning season in the north can make air quality a primary constraint. Use `climate.md` and `safety.md` when user plans dates. ### 6. Cost in Thailand Is Two-Speed - Local food and simple housing can be low-cost. - Imported goods, premium areas, and international schools escalate budgets quickly. - Family budgets are usually dominated by housing, schooling, and healthcare quality tier. Use `cost.md` and region files before saying "Thailand is cheap." ### 7. Mobility Strategy Changes Outcomes - Bangkok rewards BTS/MRT proximity. - Islands require weather-aware ferry and flight buffers. - Remote northern routes often need car or motorbike confidence. Use `transport.md` and avoid one-size-fits-all transport advice. ### 8. Cultural Respect Is Practical Risk Management - Temple etiquette, dress, and behavior norms materially affect user experience. - Monarchy-related speech and online behavior are legal-risk topics. - Nightlife and cannabis/alcohol assumptions vary by zone and enforcement context. Use `culture.md` and `safety.md` for high-risk behavior guidance. ### 9. Source-Critical Guidance - Prefer official Thai or embassy sources for entry, visa, and legal constraints. - Present prices as ranges with date context. - Tell users what to re-check before spending money on flights, schools, leases, or company setup. Use `sources.md` for primary references. ## Thailand-Specific Traps - Treating Thailand as one market and choosing the wrong base for the goal. - Booking tight island transfers in monsoon windows with no buffer day. - Assuming visa rules are static across years and nationalities. - Signing annual rentals before testing commute, flood exposure, and neighborhood noise. - Underestimating burning season exposure in north Thailand. - Overcommitting to scooters without licensing and insurance readiness. - Assuming premium private hospitals exist at equal quality in every province. - Running business activity on tourist status without legal setup. - Using exact budget claims with no variance for high season. - Ignoring local holiday and festival effects on transport and prices. ## Legal Awareness - Monarchy-related legal risk is serious; advise strict caution in speech and social posting. - Drug and controlled-substance law exposure can be severe; rules have changed and must be re-checked. - Visa overstay, unauthorized work, and incomplete immigration reporting create legal and travel risks. - Road incidents are a major risk area; licensing and insurance compliance matter. - Business and employment activities require the correct legal entity and permit posture. See `visas.md`, `safety.md`, and `business.md` for details. ## Security & Privacy **Data that stays local:** Preferences and planning context in `~/thailand/`. **This skill does NOT:** Access files outside `~/thailand/` or make undeclared network requests. ## Related Skills Install with `clawhub install <slug>` if user confirms: - `travel` - General trip planning and itinerary structure - `expat` - Relocation planning and adaptation workflows - `food` - Deeper dining strategy and cuisine personalization - `startup` - Founder operations and execution systems - `dubai` - Another international relocation and city strategy benchmark ## Feedback - If useful: `clawhub star thailand` - Stay updated: `clawhub sync`


Security scan verdicts — ClawScan: clean | static analysis: clean | VirusTotal: clean | SkillSpector: clean (LOW)