Phuket is known for beautiful beaches and crystal-clear water, but visitors who make seemingly innocent mistakes on the island can get a lot more than they bargained for. Jet Ski and Parasailing Risks in Phuket Every day, hundreds of visitors fall victim to the jet ski scam. I mean, who wouldn’t want to ride a…
In December of last year, over 100 passengers boarded the night ferry to the tropical island of Koh Tao, but this was a crucial mistake that turned their dream trip into a travel nightmare. In the middle of the night, a huge thunderstorm occurred, causing towering waves to batter the boat and eventually sinking into…
Some of Bangkok’s most popular places to stay are actually the worst for tourists. I’ve lived in Bangkok for five years now, and I’ve seen some of these areas turn into overcrowded tourist traps with scammers lurking on every corner. There are mistakes most tourists make when choosing a place to stay, as well as…
1. The Bangkok Tuk Tuk Scam That Starts with Closed Temples Picture this: you wake up to start the first day of your dream trip to Thailand. You plan to visit the Grand Palace and the riverside temples of Bangkok, but as you approach, a man in a Tuk Tuk smiles at you and tells…
imagine booking your dream trip to Thailand, and ended up here or here or here Thailand are some of the most stunning islands in the world, but not every one of them is worth a visit. Koh Lipe for Snorkeling and Clear Tropical Water just off the shore. It’s been called the Maldives of Thailand,…
Welcome to Koh Chang. It is the second-largest island in Thailand after Phuket, but it is much less explored. It can be visited on its own or as part of a tour of the Trat Islands. After spending time there, I understand why it deserves a place in a Thailand itinerary. Koh Chang feels different…
Pai is a small town in the middle of rural northern Thailand. It is easy to explore on foot, but there is not a huge amount to explore within the town itself. The beauty of Pai lies in its countryside, with waterfalls, Pai Canyon and hot springs all nearby. Before choosing where to stay, there…
Phuket, it’s the biggest island in the whole of Thailand. And this presents first-time visitors with a problem. Where the hell should you stay on the island? In this travel guide, I’ll show you the top five places to stay in Phuket, as well as the more popular places that you should actually avoid.. Before…
Liam Kilby’s Thailand Motorbike Crash and Medical Bills On May 21st 2023 25-year-old British tourist Liam Kilby was on holiday in Phuket when he lost control of his motorbike he swerved skidded and was launched through a shop window the glass shattered slicing his body and slashing Li across the throat according to his sister…