Dear readers I want to wish you a Happy New Year and a safe trip around Thailand. On the first day of this new holiday 56 people died and 650 injured. Try to get home safely and do not drink and drive. This year has been a strange year for me I did a lot…
Planning New Year in Pattaya? Learn how to enjoy fireworks while protecting pets, residents and wildlife from unnecessary stress.
I know some readers do not agree on what I wrote about Bell travel the travel agency that take people from the airport to Pattaya. But now they have done it again, they raised the price from 150-200 THB just because it is high season. Everybody knows the price of oil goes down but Bell…
Hiring a private bus in Thailand? Compare written quotes, airport pickup arrangements, luggage capacity, seatbelts and driver requirements.
Understand Thai public holidays, Songkran, Christmas, Chinese New Year and New Year celebrations, plus how to check bank and office closures.
Practical food-safety tips for Thailand: choosing freshly cooked meals, checking storage, handling ice and knowing when to seek care.
I want to issue a big Travel warning for the One Two Go airline company that now is allowed to run again. Do not ask me how they managed to their license back but did. After they crashed a plane in Phuket the investigation found that many of the Indian pilots have very little skill…
Understand the history of Thailand visa runs, what changed in September 2026, and how to verify entry permission before travel.