Days of intense rain have flooded parts of Bangkok and central Thailand. And the knock-on effects are now reaching travelers here at the main international airport in the city while the government has enacted new measures. And there’s pushback online against influencer content amidst all the chaos. Since Saturday, Thai Airways passengers at Suvarnabhumi have…
Story 1 Meeting a Thai Taxi Driver After a Late Flight I came to Thailand last year for a month-long holiday. I saw an advertisement for a taxi on Facebook. So, I decided to take it from the airport in Bangkok to my destination about 3 hours away. My flight, which was originally supposed to…
Meeting May in Phuket This is the story of how I almost lost myself completely in a relationship with a Thai woman. It started in November 2023. I was 26 and had booked a flight from Germany to Phuket because I needed a break from work, stress, and normal life. It was my second trip…
After Thursday and early Friday’s flooding here in Pattaya, it quickly became clear that a major storm front was developing across Thailand. From Saturday morning, that’s exactly what happened. Heavy rain spread across much of the country with rivers already running high in the north and flooding reported across numerous provinces. But some of the…
Coming up in today’s Thailand and Pattaya news, a Koh Samui prisoner is back behind bars after claiming his handcuffs simply fell off. Bangkok police seize a staggering 700 million baht worth of drugs, while Am Cyanide receives yet another death sentence. At sea, a desperate search continues for seven missing fishermen. Plus, in Pattaya,…
If you’re entering Thailand, there’s a big change at the main international airport in Bangkok. Autogates are now live at Suvarnabhumi for travelers from 33 countries. If your country is on the list of approved passports, you can now use the e-gates to enter Thailand with a simplified process. Bangkok Airport Autogates Are Now Live…
Last year, my girlfriend Cander asked if I would help her move a refrigerator. Nothing unusual about that, except it wasn’t going to our place. It was going to another house about 10 minutes away in Rayong, a house that I didn’t even know existed, despite the fact we had been living together for almost…
I have worked in over 20 bars on Soi 6, and I now own one on Soi 7. You can probably guess which one I prefer, but that does not mean it is the right choice for you. Soi 6 is further north along Beach Road, while Soi 7 is much closer to Central Pattaya…
Thailand Digital Arrival Card Before entering Thailand, remember the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, or TDAC. The old paper arrival card is gone. Thailand requires all foreign visitors to submit a TDAC before entering the country by air, land, or sea. You must complete your arrival card within three days before your scheduled arrival. It is…