I touched down at Bangkok International Airport on the 1st of February 2005. I can remember the day like it was yesterday. The reason being, it was my 50th birthday. You might be thinking I’m a pretty old guy right now, and that couldn’t be more accurate. Don Mueang International Airport this was, and I…
Kata Beach is one of the best beaches on the island for water sports. Like other beaches on the island, you’ll notice the availability of jet skis and banana boats, although there’s actually less than some of the busier beaches. You can also try paragliding to get a view from above. At the south end…
Thailand Rejects SpaceX’s 100% Satellite Telecom Ownership Request Thailand has firmly rejected proposals that would have allowed 100% foreign ownership of satellite telecommunications businesses, including a request from Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Officials say the issue isn’t about investment, it’s about national sovereignty. The decision follows a list of trade expectations presented by the United States…
Don’t Assume Expensive Food Is Better From streetside food stalls to late-night seafood spots and modern cafes, Vietnam has one of the best food cultures in the world. But with all the food on offer, it’s easy for travelers to make mistakes. From missing out on the best spots to spending days of travel time…
A Thai mother returning home from Italy has described the terrifying moment she woke up mid-flight to discover the man sitting beside her allegedly sexually assaulting her while her four-year-old daughter slept on her lap. The 33-year-old had boarded a connecting flight in Dubai for Bangkok. She says she had fallen asleep only to wake…
Pattaya City launched an integrated operation to regulate homeless people and vagrants while closely inspecting children selling flowers and begging from tourists along Walking Street following complaints on social media about impacts on tourism. On August 4, 2026, the Deputy Mayor of Pattaya led a multi-agency team to conduct operations along Pattaya Beach Road, Pattaya…
Friends, family and indeed all of Thailand mourn as a murdered Thai family of three and two young Russian siblings who were brutally killed by a group of criminals during robbery attempts near Pattaya are laid to rest, and final funeral and memorial tributes take place. At 5:30 p.m. on August 4th, Pattaya City transported…
Some of the prior criminal history of the main suspect, Mr. Pong, in the brutal slaying of a Thai family of three and two Russian siblings near Pattaya has been revealed. Authorities and local residents are revisiting a 2018 shooting incident involving Mr. Pong, the main suspect and alleged ringleader of a group of criminals…
We are in August. It’s low season. It’s rainy season. A lot of people are asking what the vibes are in Bangkok at night. It’s Saturday night, and it’s not raining. You would think the rain would cool down Bangkok a little bit. Well, no. It just turns this big city into a big sauna….