According to some news agencies in Thailand we better prepare for the version two of the H1N1 virus because it is going to hit us hard. Do they mean as hard as the first one did? Because I totally missed the first hit it was more like a big yawn. It is not fair i…
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Updated 17 October 2026. This guide revises a historical PersonalThailand article. Schedules, prices, rules and services may change. Buying a condo in Pattaya can be appealing when you spend many months in Thailand. The original PersonalThailand article compared a particular friend’s rental price with an offered purchase price and claimed buildings might last only 20–30…
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From 3G to modern mobile internet in Thailand: compare coverage, prepaid plans, eSIMs and consumer support before choosing a network.
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Challenge assumptions about Thai women’s work, appearance and relationships, and practise more respectful conversation, photography and storytelling.
DetailsThe Red Shirts have promised a final show down really the 29 of November to bring down the current government. They are probably pushed by the fact that Thaksin their ousted leader is in Cambodia and ready to fly over if things would go the Red Shirts way. The problem is last time they had…
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Find practical support after sexual assault in Thailand, including emergency contacts, hospital care, privacy and ways a trusted friend can help.
DetailsA new Thai free classifieds have opened on the internet and it is called Thailand Cash. The new free classified is open to everyone, both companies and private and as long as you keep it decent you are welcome to post whatever you like. The decent rule is because the sites have adverts from Google…
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Updated 17 October 2026. This guide revises a historical PersonalThailand article. Schedules, prices, rules and services may change. Koh Phi Phi is an island group in the Andaman Sea associated with the Krabi province. An older PersonalThailand article gave two precise boat departure times and a fixed crossing duration from the mainland. Those numbers may…
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