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Fake beggars in Bangkok

Cambodia, Children, CrimesBy MindstreamJanuary 31, 20102 Comments

The BMA in Bangkok will try to round up all 131 beggars still in Bangkok (how the hell did they miss more than 1000 others). The BMA says that most beggars are not from Bangkok but from Cambodia and some of them are from villages up north Thailand. We already told you about this face…

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Spacious luxury hotel lobby in Thailand with a marble reception desk, cream sofas and armchairs, potted palms and a view of a tropical garden. AI-generated image.

Thailand Hotel Discounts: How to Compare the Real Cost of a Stay

Double Pricing, Thai TravelBy MindstreamJanuary 30, 20102 Comments

Find better value when booking hotels in Thailand: compare total costs, cancellation rules, location, weather and flexible versus non-refundable rates.

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Driving in Thailand: Safety Tips for Visitors and Expats

Cars, Crimes, Expat GuideBy MindstreamJanuary 29, 2010Leave a comment

Updated 16 October 2026. Renting a car or motorcycle can be a rewarding way to explore Thailand, but unfamiliar traffic patterns and road conditions demand care. Thailand drives on the left, urban roads can be crowded with motorcycles and delivery vehicles, and driving in heavy tropical rain may be very different from what visitors are…

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Phuket arrest prostitutes

CrimesBy MindstreamJanuary 28, 2010Leave a comment

When the Thai Police finally go and do something they always target someone that do not pay them money. If you take Pattaya for example the Lucifer Disco and Insomnia on Walking Street was raided for pee test before New Year. Marine Disco was never raided because the Marine group is to powerful and do…

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Red Shirts wants war with Thai army

Expat Guide, GovernmentBy MindstreamJanuary 27, 2010Leave a comment

Trust me the things is not going to get better in Thailand it will get worse until it get better. The economy is just holding up around the world because of the stimulus packages the governments have given the economy to breathe. Most experts are saying we are still waiting for the real big crash.…

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Tired travellers waiting by a minivan in the queue at a Thailand–Cambodia land border crossing. AI-generated image.

Border Runs from Pattaya: Thai Visa Rules and Checks in 2026

VisaBy MindstreamJanuary 26, 2010Leave a comment

Before booking a border run from Pattaya, check your entry route, September 2026 visa changes, border conditions and alternatives.

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Free Michael Smith from Thai prison

CrimesBy MindstreamJanuary 25, 2010Leave a comment

Thailand should really step there human rights record. How Thai government can defends their human rights status and in the same time putting innocent people in same prison as guilty once. Thailand does not have a separate holding prison for innocent people but they are put with the rest of the worst criminals. If you…

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Police officers walking past beer bars in Pattaya with women seated at the counters. AI-generated image.

Foreigners Owning Bars in Pattaya: Legal Checks

Crimes, PattayaBy MindstreamJanuary 23, 2010Leave a comment

Check ownership, entertainment licensing, leases and staff arrangements before buying or operating a Pattaya bar, without relying on crackdown rumours.

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