I stopped full time work when I was 55 and came to Asia on a cycling holiday through parts of Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia. Then I went to Pattaya to do a diving course and have some R&R after three weeks cycling. Naturally, I availed of what was on offer and had a great time…
Preparing to Leave England I thought I was going to Thailand with an open mind. I’d heard all the warnings, watched all the videos, and felt like I knew exactly what I should look out for. The only thing I told myself was, “I’m not going to fall for a girl in Thailand.” Researching International…
Working in an incredibly boring corporate office job in Australia, nothing much excites me on a day-to-day basis. But this year, my boss, not wanting to spend time away from his family, brought me into his office and enthusiastically offered to send me to London to attend an annual work roadshow. Great, just my luck,…
In July 2026, Thailand’s Cabinet approved another revision of the visa-exemption scheme, under which the permitted period would move from 60 days to 30 days for visitors from 59 countries. The change is not yet in force: it still requires publication in the Royal Gazette and will take effect 15 days after publication. Until the…
Thailand Weather During Rainy Season Thailand can still be a good place to visit during the rainy season. The weather can change quickly, with clouds, wind, heat, and sudden rain sometimes appearing on the same day. That does not mean your trip needs to be cancelled. The best approach is to keep your plans flexible….
Lower Sukhumvit, especially the area between Nana and Asok, is one of Bangkok’s busiest and most convenient places to stay. It has restaurants, shopping malls, coffee shops, convenience stores, nightlife, and easy access to both the BTS and MRT. Jono Hotels is around two minutes from Sukhumvit Station and close to Terminal 21, Asok station,…
My son spent a month visiting Bangkok with me in July. I had searched and searched for information about what it would be like for a 16-year-old boy visiting Thailand and couldn’t find anything anywhere. I was worried that he might hate it here. He was so set in his ways of just sitting around…
Leaving Bangkok for Koh Chang We left the house around 4:30 a.m. and, at 7:00 a.m., were almost halfway to Trat. The journey was around 320 km from Bangkok, and we were going to stop in Trat before taking the ferry boat to Koh Chang. Taking the Ferry to Koh Chang We arrived at the…
Unfortunately, I was one of those men that ended up getting a little too attached to a bar girl, despite all the warnings not to. Up until that point, I had done well in Thailand, picking up my heart at the airport when leaving. My flight touched down in Bangkok, and the first thing I…