It was not enough with the internet shops and extra schools, now all schools in Bangkok will be closed for a 4 days from the 15-19 July 2009. People are also being told to avoid crowds and most government agencies and other places will have face masks to try to stop the spreading of the…
Updated 17 October 2026. This article now gives evergreen travel guidance instead of presenting a broad warning without context. A “travel warning for Phuket in July” can sound more dramatic than helpful. July is part of Phuket’s green season, which usually means more rain, changing sea conditions and the need for flexible planning rather than…
It looks like Qantas have had a few incidents with A330 Airbus aircraft, also from Thailand. But the strange thing they are not on the list of blacklisted companies in Europe or anywhere else. One two go, Phuket air and the Indonesia airline and they had less problems then this. When i read this collections…
Understand the 2009 Suvarnabhumi duty-free controversy and practical precautions for shopping, receipts and getting help with a dispute.
Updated 16 October 2026. ATM charges can change without notice. The figures below come from one named bank’s published 2026 tariff and must not be mistaken for guaranteed fees at every Thai ATM. In 2009, this article reported a 150-baht charge for foreign Visa withdrawals in Thailand. That number should not be used to plan…
The old free Thai visa promotion has ended. Learn the difference between visa exemption, visa on arrival and a tourist visa.
Updated 17 October 2026. This guide replaces older material with practical information and sourced references. Rules, services and contact details can change. Thailand’s rail network is a memorable way to move between regions, but older articles about individual strikes can become misleading long after the event. This guide does not claim an old service interruption…
Some Thai doctors in private hospitals and clinics in Thailand are selling a vaccine against the swine flue. The health minister says they could loose their license but for me they should not wait one minute to kick these bluff doctors. These kinds of doctors just make a bad name for Thai health care and…