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.
Chiang Mai Food in the Old Town Starting with the weird name Blue Noodle, it’s not an injury; it’s a real noodle shop. It’s very old school and, at the same time, very modern. You order with an app and a digital menu on your smartphone, and everything works fine. There are no errors. It…
I thought bar games were harmless and free fun until I realized that Thai women are almost invincible, and I quickly regretted promising Sherry and Cartoon a drink after each round they won. Most tourists lose more than cash during their first trip. They lose confidence. With all my nights spent in Bangkok and Pattaya,…
You’re about to enter a country where seven out of 10 people are wearing what looks like simple jewelry, but is actually part of a billion-dollar magical economy that most tourists miss. Every taxi driver has them dangling from their mirror. Every street vendor wears them around their neck. Even Thailand’s former prime minister wore…
Step off the plane in Thailand, and within hours you will see them everywhere on taxi drivers, street vendors, Muay Thai fighters, and even backpackers at beach bars: Sak Yant. These aren’t random tattoos. They are ancient sacred symbols that have protected warriors for over two millennia. Don’t be a tourist with fake ink and…
Phra Nakhon Old Town and Golden Rooftops This is Old Town, home to the Grand Palace, temples, the river, and canal boats. It’s packed with culture, street food, and golden rooftops. You won’t find skyscrapers or red-light districts here, but you will find Thailand’s most iconic sites and historic buildings. Airport Rail Link to Old…
Pattaya will drain you. Everything looks cheap there until it isn’t. Thailand‘s city of sin is not for beginners. It’s dangerous for your heart, liver, mind, and wallet. It’ll spin your head and before you wake up from the dream, your money is gone. I’ve been there countless times and tried everything. I even walked…
Taking the BTS from Ekkamai to Asok You can explore Thailand without speaking Thai, including shopping, public transportation, and daily travel. At Ekkamai, asking for BTS Ekkamai was enough to receive directions to the station. The BTS card had 164 baht on it. From Ekkamai, the route to Asok is in the direction of Khu…
Sitting beneath one of Thailand’s highest mountain, this place has private pool villas overlooking the rice fields, a honeymoon suite with its own hot tub and sauna, and some incredible mountain views. The sunset right now, so it looks super cool. This is actually one of the most unique entrances to a hotel I’ve ever…
The question of what Thai women like about foreign men is not only about appearance. A handsome man has an advantage, but taking good care of yourself is also important. When you take good care of yourself, it is a good point that you can take care of the other person as well. A relationship…