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 have worked in over 20 bars on Soi 6, and I now own one on Soi 7. You can probably guess which one I prefer, but that does not mean it is the right choice for you. Soi 6 is further north along Beach Road, while Soi 7 is much closer to Central Pattaya…
Thailand Digital Arrival Card Before entering Thailand, remember the Thailand Digital Arrival Card, or TDAC. The old paper arrival card is gone. Thailand requires all foreign visitors to submit a TDAC before entering the country by air, land, or sea. You must complete your arrival card within three days before your scheduled arrival. It is…
The Cost of Living in Thailand I always thought Thailand was dirt cheap. It was cheap, and everything was cheaper than where I came from. Thirty years on, I still think it can be cheap if you live in a certain kind of way. I have also broken down more of the assumptions visitors get…
Thailand has some of the most breathtaking natural scenery in Southeast Asia. But with everything from ancient rainforest and tropical islands to enormous waterfalls, which places are actually worth building your trip around? Thailand’s Best Rainforest Khao Sok National Park Thailand has more than 150 national parks, and some of the country’s most impressive landscapes…
Well, the dream is over. At least in Thailand, anyway. Thailand was the perfect destination to be a digital nomad. The cheap cost of living, 5-year visas, amazing Wi-Fi everywhere, and the fact that we were welcomed with open arms made it ideal. Thailand did it tough during the pandemic. When the borders finally opened,…
nnHere in Pattaya, the downpours effectively wiped out evening trade in parts of the city, with several roads becoming temporarily impassable. At one stage, floodwater running from Sukhumvit towards the beach was deep enough for a few particularly adventurous souls to actually swim in it, which really isn’t recommended.nnUrban floodwater can contain sewage, bacteria, chemicals,…
At 8:00 a.m., you ideally wake up at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park. Why? Because of Marriott’s high-level comfort, its own rooftop bar, and its own gateway to a green paradise. Leave the hotel and use the hotel’s very own shortcut entrance, a special gate to Benjasiri Park. This green little paradise comes with a…
Most people plan their Thailand trip completely backwards. They visit too many places, end up going way over budget, and leave feeling like they need to come back to see the version of Thailand that they’d always dreamed of. I’ve planned over 100 trips to Thailand, so I’ve seen every mistake there is to make….
Wing Samui is a large condominium development on Koh Samui aimed at both owner-occupiers and investors. This guide combines observations from the original project visit with current project information, while separating old sales claims from details that can still be verified today. Prices, unit availability, payment terms and rental conditions can change, so treat them…