At 8:00 a.m., you ideally wake up at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park. Why? Because of Marriott’s high-level comfort, its own rooftop bar, and its own gateway to a green paradise. Leave the hotel and use the hotel’s very own shortcut entrance, a special gate to Benjasiri Park. This green little paradise comes with a…
Most people plan their Thailand trip completely backwards. They visit too many places, end up going way over budget, and leave feeling like they need to come back to see the version of Thailand that they’d always dreamed of. I’ve planned over 100 trips to Thailand, so I’ve seen every mistake there is to make….
Wing Samui is a large condominium development on Koh Samui aimed at both owner-occupiers and investors. This guide combines observations from the original project visit with current project information, while separating old sales claims from details that can still be verified today. Prices, unit availability, payment terms and rental conditions can change, so treat them…
Elephant Bus Tours is a hop-on hop-off sightseeing service that links many of Bangkok’s major temples, shopping areas, river attractions and nightlife districts. A complete loop currently takes about 2.5 to 3 hours depending on traffic, so it can work well for visitors who want an overview of the city without arranging separate transport between…
Jodd Fairs is still one of Bangkok’s best-known modern night markets, but the location has changed. The former Jodd Fairs Rama 9 site closed in 2025. The current market is Jodd Fairs Ratchada at 129 Ratchadaphisek Road in Din Daeng, close to MRT Thailand Cultural Centre. How to Get to Jodd Fairs Ratchada The easiest…
This happened last year and I still don’t know whether it was the strangest misunderstanding I’ve ever had in Thailand or whether I was simply the last person to realize what was going on. Call me Neil. I’m 56 from Bristol. I’ve been coming to Thailand on and off for about 12 years, though I’ve…
Thailand Privilege is one of Thailand’s premium long-stay options, offering memberships from five to twenty years alongside airport assistance and lifestyle benefits. But with prices starting at 650,000 baht, it is important to understand exactly what the membership includes, what it does not include, and whether the benefits justify the cost. Thailand Privilege Card: What…
Bangkok’s Minimum Wage and Rising Cost of Living Thailand’s minimum wage is 400 baht per day, which is around $12 for a full day’s work. This amount increased from 337 baht midway through 2025. But with the ever-increasing cost of living in Bangkok, the pressure just to survive is forever increasing for the locals. I…
I was discussing with my new wife where to go on our honeymoon. We had lots of different places on the short list, yet we never could come to a firm conclusion about where we wanted to go. It was honestly her who chose Thailand. She wanted to go to Phuket. She’d had friends go…