By the time I arrived on Koh Samui in late 2024, I wasn’t new to Thailand. I’d been coming to Asia for years. Bangkok, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Phuket, Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Chiang Mai, Pai, Hua Hin, Koh Chang, and more times than I could count. Vietnam, Bali, China, and Malaysia, too. I knew…
I’m a 54-year-old Englishman from Yorkshire. Currently I’m in a relationship with a Thai girl. I’m fairly new to the Pattaya scene and so it would be great to hear what your listeners think about it all. Anyway, a little about me before I begin my story about Pattaya, which I hope you and your…
First, some background on me. I’m a 71-year-old retiree and first started going to Thailand in 1999. That was a year I divorced and I have never remarried. I’ve had many wonderful and exciting trips to Thailand over the years. Anyway, from 1999 until 2020, I used to visit the kingdom twice a year. Unfortunately,…
If you’ve never been to Thailand before, it’s very easy to assume that things will just work out on your trip. And for the most part, that’s true. But small mistakes here can quietly cost you hours of your time and far more money than you might expect. And most people don’t even realize they’re…
Thailand is easy to enjoy when visitors pay attention to local expectations. This page focuses on cultural and practical mistakes rather than a list of criminal laws. For current legal restrictions, see the Thailand laws guide. For scams and immediate safety concerns, use the specialist guides linked there. Do Not Treat Every Place Like a…
When I first came to Thailand, I remember meeting somebody on a night out, a friend of a friend of a friend. But within about a week, he was asking to borrow money and even trying to crash on my couch. And at the time, with everything still new, that almost felt normal. Because the…
Bangkok has a way of pulling you in. It’s not just the temples or the food. It’s the contrast, the chaos and the calm, the traditional and the ultra modern, and the unique friendly culture. And in this article, I’m going to bring you on a whirlwind tour of the best places to visit here…
Healthcare isn’t the most exciting topic when you’re thinking about moving to Thailand. But if you’re planning to live here long-term, it’s something you need to think about. So today we’re going to talk about healthcare and health insurance here in the Kingdom. From the hospitals themselves and costs to the confusing and often frustrating…
Thailand is one of the most visited countries in the world. And with that title, you’ll find plenty of hidden costs, tourist traps, and overpricing. In this guide, I’ll cover the worst money-wasting mistakes that travelers make when coming to Thailand, and how to avoid them. Flight Booking Mistakes When it comes to booking a…