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They have arrested another stupid foreigner on the island of Phuket that had the idea that the drugs were free to use in Thailand. The Police paraded him in front of the camera with a few other small time Thai drug dealers. The Phuket Police called it the new crack down on drugs and these…
Another Tuk Tuk driver in Phuket thought the best way to improve the image for Phuket was to beat another tourist up. Mr Anvar from Canada agreed to pay 150 THB to another hotel but he then understood that that he been scammed since the new hotel was just around the corner. He then offered…
Phuket tuk-tuks explained: how to agree a fare, compare transport, avoid unwanted detours and travel safely without relying on outdated price claims.
Remember the 2004 tsunami respectfully, understand the identification work and prepare for a coastal stay with evacuation and memorial advice.
Two Swedes almost made it the Christmas Holiday in Thailand. They have been bumming around Patong in Phuket for a few weeks now. The passports and visa of Bjorn Lennart Lundqvist, 59, and his female companion Gabriella Rose-Marie Strand, 58 had expired long time ago but that did not stop them from staying longer in…
Compare Phuket, Krabi and Hua Hin by your preferred holiday, transfers, accommodation and budget rather than assuming one destination suits everyone.
Updated 17 October 2026. This guide revises a historical PersonalThailand article. Schedules, prices, rules and services may change. Koh Phi Phi is an island group in the Andaman Sea associated with the Krabi province. An older PersonalThailand article gave two precise boat departure times and a fixed crossing duration from the mainland. Those numbers may…
Updated 16 October 2026. A jet ski ride can look like an easy beach activity in Phuket, Pattaya or another Thai resort. Before renting one, however, understand the risks: accidents, unclear rental conditions and disputes about alleged damage can turn a short ride into an expensive problem. The Australian government’s Thailand travel advice specifically warns…