I’ve been going to Thailand for years, and along the way, I’ve learned the hard way and by watching friends get caught out that there are scams everywhere, especially in the entertainment areas. This guide runs through the most common scams and, more importantly, how to avoid them. Some of these are obvious. Some are…
1. The Thailand Expat Who Only Talks About Girls and His Latest Conquest When I was younger, hanging around the bars at 36 or 37, the talk of the day was which girl you met, which bar you met her in, and what she was like. But when you live here constantly, it becomes so…
Somebody was asking me the other day they’ve never been abroad actually and they said to me, “When you first arrived in Thailand, what did you find strange about the country?” I was racking my brains, thinking back about it. And as I’m going quite often, I can still remember because I see these things…
Welcome to Bangkok, Thailand. This is a large and bustling metropolis, and if you’re planning a visit to the city, you’re going to need to use the transportation system. From taxis to tuktuks, trains, and ferries, you have plenty of options available but you can also make a lot of mistakes. I’m going to cover…
Annoyance #1: The Sidewalks Those are some pretty choppy-looking sidewalks. A lot of obstacles in the way random poles, random signs. As you can see, the sidewalks get pretty rough, and during rush hour, that whole street is packed with people navigating all those obstacles and each other. A lot of this has to do…
Is Thailand a safe country? This is a question that I’ve commonly been asked, and in today’s video I’m going to do my best to cover everything you need to know about safety in Thailand. From street crime to road accidents, scams, and risky behaviors, I’m going to discuss the main risks that you face…
Welcome to Bangkok, Thailand. This is the Land of Smiles. Thailand is one of the most visited countries in the world, and Bangkok is consistently the most visited city in the world. And with so many tourists, you’ll also find plenty of scams and hustles. I hope this post helps you avoid any scams or…
I’ve been living and working in Thailand for 8 years. I’m going to walk you through the world of work here in the Kingdom. I’ll cover everything that you need to know including the pros and cons of working in Thailand, the jobs that are available for foreigners, salaries and benefits, how to find the…
The laws in Thailand can be a little bit flexible. Some are strictly enforced while others are largely ignored. And that means just because you observe a common practice, it doesn’t mean it’s legal, and it doesn’t mean that you won’t get stopped by police if you do it as well. I’m going to cover laws…