Myth #1: You Need All The Vaccinations If you visit your doctor’s office and tell them you’re planning a trip to Thailand, doctors are likely to recommend a whole series of vaccinations: hepatitis, tetanus, Japanese Encephalitis. And my doctor recommended all of these vaccinations before I first came to Thailand. I haven’t met anybody who…
Using ATMs in Thailand The easiest way to get Thai Baht once you’re here in the country is from one of the many ATMs that you’ll find absolutely everywhere. ATMs here in Thailand will accept foreign debit cards and you can withdraw money directly from your home bank account. ATMs provide excellent exchange rates as…
Immigration & Entry Requirements If you’re arriving on an international flight, you’ll need to pass through immigration. It’s important to remember that all foreign visitors must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) within 3 days before arrival. At the immigration desk, you should hand over your passport and boarding pass, and you’ll need to…
Why Teach in Thailand? There are really two main reasons people decide to come teach here. The first one is lifestyle. The cost of living is low and you’re surrounded by good food, beaches, islands, and a culture that is generally calm and friendly. Teaching provides a practical means to stay in the country on…
The tourist visa exemption allows visitors from 93 countries to enter Thailand without applying for a visa. Simply hop on a plane, arrive in the country, and you’ll be stamped in. The Minister of Foreign Affairs has officially proposed reducing the visa exempt period from 60 days back down to 30. We’ll break down what…
If you’re planning a trip to Thailand, you’ll likely arrive right here in the arrival hall. But before you step into this hall, you’ll need to pass through Immigration and Customs. I’m going to cover the worst mistakes that travelers make with immigration when they enter this country. From traveling with damaged documents to interacting…
TDAC – Do It Before You Land Let’s get started with a very common problem that can derail a trip before it even begins. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card or TDAC is a requirement for entry into the country and it must be completed within a 72-hour window before arrival. If you arrive at the…
Bangkok is a city you either fall in love with instantly or absolutely hate. And this is usually determined by where you choose to stay. I’ll cover eight areas and for each I’ll give you a personal rating: overrated, underrated, or fairly rated and why. Some of these might be contentious. So let me know…
These are just some red flags I’ve picked up on during my many years dating in Thailand. I will try and get through them as fast as possible, but some I’ll expand on. So let me begin. These are in no particular order you should look out for all these red flags no matter what…