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…
A BTS station in Bangkok was evacuated yesterday after a fire broke out on the tracks, apparently caused by an electrical short circuit. The incident happened shortly after midday, prompting a full evacuation as fire crews and other emergency services rushed to the scene. Industrial smoke extraction equipment was brought in to clear the station…
The Cost of Living in Thailand I always thought Thailand was dirt cheap. It was cheap, and everything was cheaper than where I came from. Thirty years on, I still think it can be cheap if you live in a certain kind of way. If you have a Thai girlfriend, live outside of the city,…
Thailand has some of the most breathtaking natural scenery in Southeast Asia. But with everything from ancient rainforest and tropical islands to enormous waterfalls, which places are actually worth building your trip around? Thailand’s Best Rainforest Khao Sok National Park Thailand has more than 150 national parks, and some of the country’s most impressive landscapes…
I’m still not sure what to do about this situation. And while it isn’t a complete crash and burn, there’s definitely some burn on my end and a lot of disappointment. I’ll call myself Adam because I want to stay anonymous. I’m a 40-year-old professional working in the medical sector. I have three kids with…