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Quiet rice fields and mountains in rural Thailand

Pattaya Is Not All of Thailand: Where to Go Beyond the Resort

Chon Buri, East Thailand, Pattaya, Thai TravelBy MindstreamJune 13, 20082 Comments

Pattaya is only one part of Thailand. Explore nearby Chon Buri attractions, quieter beaches and ideas for discovering the country beyond one resort.

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Thai man arrested for spreading sexy picture on his website

Blocked Sites, Crimes, InternetBy MindstreamJune 12, 20082 Comments

The police arrested a Thai man for failing to delete spam on his website. His picture voting forum got spammed with 10 000 different post daily from adult companies that pointed to there website. Since he had not staff or time to delete all of the 10 000 links daily the police arrested him for…

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An empty hotel swimming pool in Thailand with a rescue ring beside the water. AI-generated image.

Hotel Pool Safety in Thailand: Simple Steps That Matter

Chon Buri, Pattaya, Thai TravelBy MindstreamJune 9, 2008Leave a comment

Practical pool safety advice for Thailand hotel guests, including supervision, emergency calls and learning safe rescue.

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Traffic police checking a motorbike rider at a Bangkok roadside checkpoint, AI-generated illustration

Thailand Traffic Police Stops: Documents, Fines and Practical Advice

Crimes, Culture, Thai TravelBy MindstreamJune 7, 2008Leave a comment

Updated 17 October 2026. This article replaces an accusatory headline with practical guidance for drivers and riders in Thailand. Most travellers do not need a debate about whether Thai traffic police know the law. They need to know what happens at roadside checks, which documents matter and how to handle a stop calmly. Quick takeaway:…

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Seaside resort pool and beach in Phuket

How to Find a Good-Value Hotel in Phuket Without Booking Surprises

Airports, Phuket, Thai TravelBy MindstreamJune 5, 2008Leave a comment

Updated 17 October 2026. This guide has been rewritten to replace outdated information with practical travel advice. Services, prices and rules can change. Finding a cheap hotel in Phuket is not just a matter of sorting a booking website by the lowest price. The island is large, different beaches suit different travellers, and transport costs…

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Two people reviewing financial paperwork and a calculator at an open-air Thai-style café and bar. AI-generated illustration.

Buying a Bar or Business in Thailand: Due Diligence Checklist

BusinessBy MindstreamJune 5, 20082 Comments

Thinking of buying a bar or restaurant in Thailand? Check business registration, verified revenue, foreign ownership rules, leases and liabilities.

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Neil the Swirling pedophile on trial in Thailand

Children, Crimes, RapeBy MindstreamJune 2, 2008Leave a comment

Neil the swirled paedophile is standing trial in Bangkok. He has been charged by having sex with some underage boys in Thailand. He was wanted by Interpol since they un swirled his face and made it public on tv and internet. Neil quickly deleted all his post on Myspace and other forums and shaved his…

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Take a shirt on man!

Culture, Thai Dating, Thai TravelBy MindstreamMay 31, 2008Leave a comment

I understand it is hot in Thailand and I really think your beer belly look really sexy (NOT). But really would you in your home town walk around no shorts when you were visiting a government or police office? I think the police in the UK would put a shirt on you if you walked…

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