Updated 17 October 2026. This guide replaces an older price claim with practical budgeting advice. Hotel prices change often depending on season, location and demand. An old PersonalThailand article claimed Pattaya hotel prices had jumped by a fixed percentage. That kind of headline ages badly. A better question is how travellers should budget today and…
The air hostess of Thailand is on war with a new Thai soap opera on TV SongKhram Nang Fah is a story in normal Thai style with lots of drama. Girls screaming, handsome Thai guys, cute girls, jealusy and off course the bad and good in the series I really do not get it why…
The Meteorological Department of Thailand is warning for strong winds and heavy rains in South Thailand around Samui Island and the full moon party. When this kind of rain has happened before it creates havoc flooding on Samui and many tourists get trapped on the Islands because the plain and ferries can not go. It…
There is a travel warning for Samui it will be flooded for a few more days. Rain is expected to continue for a few more days and then there will be no flights out from the island and that means you will be stuck. Some of the islands most popular areas are still under 70…
A 2007 Phuket cholera warning is historical. Learn what cholera is, how to choose safer food and water, and when to seek urgent medical care.
Heavy rain can disrupt Koh Samui roads and trips. Learn how to check forecasts, assess local flooding and plan safer transport decisions.
The Police in Cambodia are investigating 2 deaths in the Okay Guest House in Cambodia. The two death of this “popular” guest house have the police worried since they happened so close, just one week from each other. There is no evidence they two foreign tourist was murdered but the police want to do a…
Understand Thailand weather warnings, find province-specific forecasts and plan safer journeys during heavy rain, flooding, strong winds or tropical storms.