Bangkok Traffic: Practical Ways to Plan Around Congestion
Avoid wasting your Bangkok visit in traffic. Learn when to use rail, how to plan airport trips, and how to handle closures or sudden congestion.
Thai Travel Warning for big red shirt rally tomorrow
Thai Travel Warning for big red shirt rally tomorrow the 8 April. Today the red shirts that support Thaksin the former PM Thailand have a big rally and it might be some clashes with the police or military. Tourists should avoid crowded places with red shirts and stay away from Government house area. Traffic is…
Small travel warning for Pattaya
We like to issue a small travel warning for Pattaya from the 7 of April since the red shirts probably will follow the government when they have a meeting their. Since the government house is blocked in Bangkok the Thai government will have the meeting in Pattaya. The traffic can be slow coming to Pattaya…
Leaving Thailand during unrest: verify before moving
Practical advice and a fresh look at leaving thailand during unrest, with questions to ask and steps to consider.
Thailand Immigration Checks in 2026: Overstay, TDAC and Visa Compliance
Updated 17 October 2026. This guide replaces vague “crackdown” language with practical immigration-compliance advice. When travellers hear that Thailand has launched “another crackdown”, they often imagine sudden rule changes. In reality, the most useful approach is to understand the rules that already exist: keep your stay valid, use official systems and avoid relying on rumours…
Can get 2 years for being rude in Thailand
A English with African decent man has been charged being rude to an Immigration officer in Phuket Thailand. When I went out from the country a few days ago I can see they have a big note that said that you can get two years in prison for being rude to a Thai official. The…
Bangkok Airport Closure in 2008: Planning for Flight Disruption
Separate the 2008 airport closure from current flight conditions and prepare for delays, rebooking, accommodation and reliable airline updates.
Using ATMs in Thailand Safely: Skimming, PIN Protection and Bank Alerts
Learn how to inspect Thai ATMs, shield your PIN, recognise card skimming and act quickly if your account shows suspicious withdrawals.