Practical Thailand travel guides covering Bangkok, beaches, islands, transport, hotels, costs, weather, safety and trip planning. Use these guides to compare destinations and prepare for a Thailand trip.
I first arrived in Thailand over nine years ago, and in that time I’ve seen a lot of what makes this country great, but I’ve also made a lot of mistakes. I want to tell you about the things most people don’t think about when getting ready for their Thailand trip, the simple mistakes you…
Planning a trip to Krabi but can’t quite figure out where to stay? Get it wrong and you could end up miles away from what makes Krabi so amazing. Get it right and you could end up having one of the best trips of your life. When booking a hotel, most people want to be…
Thailand is home to some of the most stunning beaches in the entire world, if you know where to find them. I’ve been living in Thailand for the last 6 years, and in that time I visited many of the country’s top beaches. The best ones might be a little surprising. Koh Lipe Sunset Beach…
Koh Phi Phi is one of the trickiest places in Thailand to find a good hotel. For such a beautiful island, there are actually only a handful of really nice places to stay. I work in a Thailand travel agency and I’ve helped over 100 people plan their trip to the Phi Phi Islands. The…
On a Friday afternoon, the city of Bangkok was hit by a huge earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale, killing thousands of people throughout Myanmar and Bangkok. I was actually a little bit outside the city, not in the centre. I live along the Sukhumvit area, which is the area with all the high…
This hotel was used as one of the filming locations for The White Lotus Season 3, which focused on luxury travel in Thailand. As a fan of the show, I wanted to experience some of the finest hotels that Thailand has to offer. When I went looking for the filming locations, I found that some…
Once it was announced that the show was filming in Thailand, there was one island that stood out above all others. This island has one of the highest concentrations of high-end resorts of any island in Thailand. It’s an island that caters to the elite with private villas, infinity pools, and world-class service. If you…
I’ve just spent the last 2 weeks on the island of Koh Samui. First, let’s talk about one of the most frustrating aspects about visiting Koh Samui, and that’s getting here. So, Koh Samui is not on the mainland. It’s on its own separate island, and it does have an airport. However, that airport is…
Bangkok Whale Watching and Wildlife When most people think of Bangkok, they think of temples, tuk tuks, and ping pong shows. But with just a short drive, you can find amazing beaches, deep jungles, and stunning waterfalls. Bangkok is not particularly known for its wildlife, but there are a few opportunities to catch a glimpse…