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.
Swim With Black Tip Reef Sharks at Shark Bay One of the most memorable activities on Koh Tao is swimming in the shallow water at Shark Bay, at the southern tip of the island. You do not have to swim far from shore to see black tip reef sharks moving through the clear water. These…
Table of Contents Toggle Lease Terms That Renters Must Understand Choosing the Right Thailand Rental Location Checking for Hidden Rental Costs Inspecting a Thailand Rental Before Signing Security Deposits and Refund Policies Budgeting for Thailand’s Air-Conditioning Costs Communicating with Landlords and Agents Confirming Internet and Connectivity Understanding Local Rental Laws Checking Building Management Quality Pet…
Thailand Is Not Always Cheap for Long-Term Residents People arrive thinking everything costs almost nothing. Then they discover things like visas, health insurance, imported food, private hospitals, and Western restaurants can be expensive. Now, I’m sure you’ve all seen those videos on YouTube and TikTok and Facebook where some guy jumps in and says,…
Pattaya is probably one of the easiest places on earth to lose track of your spending, and that’s even more so when you are going out every night for the nightlife. A beer here, a bar fine there, a taxi, some food, another bar, and before you know it you’ve gone through a few thousand…
First of all, as far as Siem Reap goes, let’s talk about crime. From what I can gather, it’s very, very safe. There is the occasional pickpocketing in tourist areas, things like that if you’re not careful but then that’s everywhere, isn’t it? And from what I’ve read, crime against tourists vicious crime, violent crime…
We have one of the many cannabis stores here in Bangkok. We had updates to the new rules and regulations, but on the ground here in Thailand, you won’t notice many differences. All the shops are operating. Normally, they switched to a prescription only model, but the larger businesses were quick to adjust and they…
Welcome to Bangkok, Thailand. This is Don Mueang International Airport. If you’re flying into this city using a low cost airline, chances are you’ll be arriving here in the arrival hall. Before arriving, make sure you’re flying into the correct airport. Don Mueang has the airport code DMK while the larger Suvarnabhumi Airport has the…
Retiring in Thailand is a major life decision, and with so many moving parts involved in relocating overseas, it’s easy for retirees to overlook important details and make costly mistakes. It’s a big difference from taking a holiday here where it’s all about fun. You’ve got your itinerary. It’s a discrete period of time and…
Bangkok is a city that divides opinions. Some people love it and some can’t wait to leave. And normally which camp you fall into comes down to decisions you make before you even arrive. The truth is that Bangkok has something for everyone. But the sheer size of the city and scale of options can…