Pattaya Wan Lai: What Makes Its Songkran Celebration Different?
Discover Pattaya Wan Lai, the local extension of Thailand’s Songkran New Year, with cultural context, water-festival etiquette and travel tips.
The 2010 Icelandic Ash Cloud: How Flights from Thailand to Europe Were Affected
Why the Icelandic ash cloud disrupted Europe-bound flights from Thailand in April 2010, and how to prepare for cancellations today.
Not a Fan of Songkran Water Fights? Celebrate Thai New Year Your Way
Love Thai New Year but not the crowds? Discover Songkran traditions, safer water play and quieter ways to celebrate this uniquely Thai festival.
Major travel warning for central Bangkok
Do not travel to downtown BANGKOK today. The Thailand government is having a crack down on the Red Shirts and live bullets and tear gas are all over the place. BTS is closed for and all shopping malls are closed around central Bangkok. If you want to fly to Thailand and travel to other parts,…
Exodus from Bangkok
Exodus from Bangkok As you might know, now most people working in Bangkok are not from Bangkok but just come to work in the Thai capital. Most of the workers are from the poorer north Thailand and some from south Thailand. Every Songkran they do an Exodus from Bangkok and leave it almost empty. Most…
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.
Bombs in Bangkok
Bombs in Bangkok to continue and intensify A stronger travel warning for Bangkok should be issued since more and more bombs are been set of around the Thai Capital. It looks like the bombs are just to scare people and put fear and chaos and not to really hurt anyone but still. Now Bangkok and…
Bangkok Immigration Office Closed? How to Plan Your Visit
Check Bangkok immigration opening hours, prepare documents and plan ahead when an office closes or moves.