About Modern Expat Magazine
Modern Expat Magazine is an independent Phuket and Thailand expat publication covering the people, places, businesses and opportunities shaping life abroad.
Real people, real stories
Moving abroad is one of the most exciting, and disorienting, things a person can do. We started Modern Expat to cut through the highlight reels and show what building a life in Phuket first, then Thailand when needed, actually looks like for expats, digital nomads and remote workers: the founders, the freelancers, the families and the friendships.
Every story, interview and guide we publish is here to help you feel less alone and move with more confidence. We also turn that into video on YouTube and IRL connection through SocialGryd, the app where our readers meet up, join activities and find their people in real life.
What We Cover
The human side of Phuket life
Honest conversations with expats, digital nomads and remote workers building lives here.
Where SocialGryd turns readers into IRL connection
The scenes, cities and meetups that turn a new place into home.
The practical essentials
Visas, housing, healthcare and money, explained without the jargon, starting with Phuket.
Join SocialGryd
Powered by communityModern Expat is the magazine. SocialGryd is where it comes to life, meet people, discover events and grow your network across Phuket and select parts of Thailand.
Get in touch
Have a story to tell, an event to share, or a partnership in mind? We'd love to hear from you.
Editorial: hello@modernexpat.com
Partnerships: partners@modernexpat.com