Loy Krathong in Thailand: Meaning, Traditions and Visitor Guide
Discover the meaning of Loy Krathong in Thailand, how krathongs are made, when the festival is held and how to participate respectfully.
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Songkran Water Festival in Thailand: Traditions and Tips
Explore Songkran, Thailand’s traditional New Year, with its family customs, water celebrations, key April dates and respectful visitor safety tips.
Can You Visit Wat Pho in the Evening? Hours, Temples and Planning
Can you visit Wat Pho after sunset? Check official opening hours, the Reclining Buddha, dress rules and how to plan an evening visit in Bangkok.
Soi Arab in Bangkok: Food, Culture and Visiting Sukhumvit 3/1
Explore Bangkok’s Soi Arab near Nana: what Sukhumvit 3/1 is known for, how to visit respectfully and tips for Middle Eastern food and shopping.
Thai Movies: How to Discover Films, Archives and Screenings in Thailand
Discover Thai cinema through the Thai Film Archive, cultural screenings, subtitles and practical ways to find films without outdated rankings.
Aussie free in Phuket after 1000 thb fine
The woman that was arrested for stealing a towel (60 THB) confessed today to stealing it and got 1000 THB in fine from the court. Last time i looked Google had 23200 hits on the subject and climbing every hour and it was time to sort the problem out. The story has become a big…
Thai girl fake pregnancy for money
Saw a sad story in the Thailand Divorce forum today about a farang that though his Thai girlfriend was pregnant was pregnant. She even gave the baby a sex and a birth date. But just before the birth the baby died and it was a fraud. Well when the buffalo is sick or my brother…
Holidays in Thailand: Public Holidays, Christmas and Cultural Festivals
Understand Thai public holidays, Songkran, Christmas, Chinese New Year and New Year celebrations, plus how to check bank and office closures.