Songkran Road Deaths: The 2026 Figures and Safer Journeys
Read the official 2026 Songkran road figures with their reporting dates, plus practical advice on sober drivers, rest, helmets and family travel.
Traffic Police in Thailand: Stops, Tickets and Payments
Prepare for Thai traffic stops with driving documents, official payment checks and a clear record if you dispute a ticket or suspect a fake message.
Suvarnabhumi Airport Transport: Taxis, Touts and Clear Fares
Find the official taxi service, understand the airport surcharge and compare transfers without relying on unsolicited offers at Suvarnabhumi.
Russian Charter tourists push the low season away
The so obvious low season from Mars 15 has been moved forward in Time. The big hotels in Pattaya and Jomtien area are seeing no end to Russian and Arabs visiting the two cities. The travel agents and sights outside these mega complexes do not share the same up turn. Most Russians stay in the…
Some people move to Spain some to Thailand
My friend moved from Sweden to Spain in a wish. He got a job as a bank manager and he did not hesitate a moment to move to Spain. When I was a kid most Swedish people had a dream to have a house in Spain it was the ultimate luxury. Even now Spain is…
Best Time to Visit Thailand: Weather, Crowds and Regional Differences
Updated 17 October 2026. This guide replaces material from an older PersonalThailand article; verify current rules and services before travel. There is no single best month for everyone to visit Thailand. The right dates depend on the places you plan to visit, whether beach time matters more than city sightseeing and how comfortable you are…
Thailand Travel Insurance: What to Check Before You Fly
Updated 17 October 2026. This guide replaces material from an older PersonalThailand article; verify current rules and services before travel. Thailand is a destination where good travel insurance deserves more attention than a rushed tick-box at checkout. A very early PersonalThailand article combined advice about pet care, home insurance and holiday cover. Those can be…
Smoke hazard warning in North Thailand and fish warning in Bangkok
The northern blazes are just getting worse and the government has declared the area an emergency zone as from today. All flights and train are canceled and a total ban on burning has been issued. But still we are getting reports from people that people still burn the rice fields and there garbage despite the…