Fog and Haze in Bangkok: Visibility, Air Quality and Flight Delays
Fog or haze in Bangkok? Understand low visibility versus PM2.5 pollution, check flight status and plan a safer journey on unclear days.
Thailand Blogs: From the 2009 Blogroll to Independent Voices Today
Explore Thailand blogging in the late 2000s, the role of New Mandala and practical ways to evaluate Thailand commentary today.
Counterfeit Goods in Thailand: What Travelers Should Know Before Flying Home
Avoid problems with counterfeit souvenirs bought in Thailand. Understand the difference between generic goods, fake brands and destination customs rules.
Harry Nicolaides got 3 years in Thai prison
The “author” we wrote about a few weeks before Mr Harry Nicolaides from Australia got 3 years in prison in Thailand. The book that was published and sold in 7 copies offended His Majesty the King of Thailand. Harry Nicolaides broke the lese majesty rule in Thailand and wrote about the royal family in Thailand.…
Thailand Re-entry Permits: Airport vs. Immigration Office
Updated 16 October 2026. Airport desk arrangements and opening times can change. Confirm with your departure airport or a Thai immigration office before relying on airport processing. Our old 2009 article said that you could not get a re-entry permit at Bangkok’s airport. That blanket statement is outdated. Airports of Thailand now lists re-entry permit…
Marijuanae is the most popular drug in Thailand
People that use drugs in Thailand prefer marijuana before amphetamines, kratom, methamphetamines, inhalants, love pills, heroine, opium, ketamines, and cocaine. The price picture is about same with marijuana being the cheapest and Yaba and Kratom the second cheapest. Ecstasy and Cocaine is mostly used by foreigners or in and has not really got a clear…
Thailand will launch tourism boosting package
The Thai government will try to get more tourists to visit Thailand and they are targeting people from Asia and Arab countries. They want to do the following Lower the fees on Thai air with 50% No visa fees No fees for nation parks No tax on hotels No 80 THB per night fee for…
German girl killed on Fullmoon Party
There has been another tourist murder in Thailand. A German tourist was murder by a Thai local on the full moon party near Samui island. She followed him to the beach and she did not have sex with him so the Thai man killed her.