Thai New Year Gift Baskets: Tradition, Good Taste and No-Gift Rules
Explore Thai New Year gift baskets, what makes a thoughtful hamper and why official No Gift policies require extra care around public officials.
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Weather is cold but Thai politics is getting hotter
It’s getting colder now here in Thailand at least on the weather front. On the political side everything is just getting hotter and hotter. The election is less then a month away and people are accusing each other for crimes and for breaking the election rules daily it is a big mess. Normally I would…
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The HIV-1 subtype E that is common in Thailand looks to be more deadly then the once in other part of the world. This is according to ScienceDaily.com that has made a study since 1991 including 228 men from the military. They where compared with people living in Europe, North America and in Africa. The…
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Loy Krathong in Thailand: Festival Meaning, Safety and Responsible Celebrations
Updated 17 October 2026. Rewritten from an archived PersonalThailand post. Details can change; check the official sources before travel. Loy Krathong is one of Thailand's most recognisable festivals. As candles and flower offerings reflect on the water, the night can feel peaceful and intensely festive at the same time. An older PersonalThailand post focused on…
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Skiing Holidays from Thailand: A Beginner’s Guide to Snow
Planning a ski trip from Thailand? Learn about choosing a resort, beginner lessons, cold-weather packing, insurance and Bansko in Bulgaria.
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Christmas in Thailand: Why the Music Starts So Early
Why do Christmas decorations appear in Thailand before December? Explore festive shopping, local traditions and practical tips for visitors.
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Thai Table Manners: Enjoy a Shared Meal with Confidence
Feel comfortable at a Thai meal with practical guidance on sharing food, utensils, dietary needs, paying the bill and following your host’s preferences.
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Since the traffic police can not take bribes as open as before they have found a new solution for getting some quick Christmas money. Most of the time the police change u-turn rules near the salary week or they stop every motorbike they can for driving with flip flops. But now they need lot more…
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