The police arrested a Thai man for failing to delete spam on his website. His picture voting forum got spammed with 10 000 different post daily from adult companies that pointed to there website. Since he had not staff or time to delete all of the 10 000 links daily the police arrested him for…
A Swedish man drowned in the pool in the Pattaya hotel where he was staying. His Thai girlfriend got worried after breakfast when he did not come back and went looking for him. The pool boy found the man of the bottom of the floor and got him up but could save his life. The…
Updated 17 October 2026. This article replaces an accusatory headline with practical guidance for drivers and riders in Thailand. Most travellers do not need a debate about whether Thai traffic police know the law. They need to know what happens at roadside checks, which documents matter and how to handle a stop calmly. Quick takeaway:…
Updated 17 October 2026. This guide has been rewritten to replace outdated information with practical travel advice. Services, prices and rules can change. Finding a cheap hotel in Phuket is not just a matter of sorting a booking website by the lowest price. The island is large, different beaches suit different travellers, and transport costs…
Thinking of buying a bar or restaurant in Thailand? Check business registration, verified revenue, foreign ownership rules, leases and liabilities.
Neil the swirled paedophile is standing trial in Bangkok. He has been charged by having sex with some underage boys in Thailand. He was wanted by Interpol since they un swirled his face and made it public on tv and internet. Neil quickly deleted all his post on Myspace and other forums and shaved his…
I understand it is hot in Thailand and I really think your beer belly look really sexy (NOT). But really would you in your home town walk around no shorts when you were visiting a government or police office? I think the police in the UK would put a shirt on you if you walked…
Before renting a scooter in Pattaya, check your motorcycle licence, helmet, insurance, rental agreement and practical road-safety essentials.