Updated 17 October 2026. This guide has been rewritten to replace outdated information with practical travel advice. Services, prices and rules can change. Thailand can offer excellent value, but there is no single daily budget that works for every visitor. Accommodation, transport and the way you spend your evenings usually matter more than hunting for…
Compare Bangkok to Pattaya coach, shared hotel transfers and private cars. Learn what to check before booking airport transport.
I have got a small tip to people that travel to Pattaya direct from the airport. There is no need to take the 2500 THB something so called SUV limonsine that they trying to sell you before you even left the check out counter in the aiport. There is no need to make the life…
Keep jewellery, passports and electronics secure through airport screening in Thailand and learn where to report missing property.
Editorially updated 17 October 2026. This article has been rewritten and fact-checked; verify changeable local details again before travel. A simple greeting can be the easiest way to show respect while travelling in Thailand. What does a Thai wai mean? The wai is one of the most recognisable gestures in Thailand. A person brings their…
The government of Thailand has issued a weather warning over Thailand. Be especially careful if you traveling to the Islands or up north Thailand. Last years land slide in north Thailand can repeat itself when more rain then ever is expected over Thailand. The bad weather can also strand tourists that are on Islands because…
Updated 17 October 2026. This guide replaces material from an older PersonalThailand article; verify current rules and services before travel. A Bangkok canal tour can be a memorable way to see riverside communities, traditional buildings and everyday life away from busy roads. An old PersonalThailand story described confusing private-boat prices, unexpected shopping stops and a…
Practical advice and a fresh look at receiving parcels thailand customs, with questions to ask and steps to consider.