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A rider wearing a full-face helmet operates a scooter on a city street in Thailand. AI-generated illustration, not a verified Pattaya location.

Motorbike Safety in Pattaya: Licences, Helmets and Insurance

Chon Buri, Crimes, Pattaya, Thai TravelBy MindstreamMay 31, 20082 Comments

Before renting a scooter in Pattaya, check your motorcycle licence, helmet, insurance, rental agreement and practical road-safety essentials.

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Thai ministry howls to the moon

Festivals, Full Moon Party, Surat Thani, Thai TravelBy MindstreamMay 30, 2008Leave a comment

Amazing Thailand! Nothing amaze me this week more than the latest Thai government I read that Commerce Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Mingkwan Saengsuwan wants to patent the full moon party. He gave the reason that he wants to patent this famous festival in order to prevent not to let other countries copy it. Full…

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A phone, cup and plant by a sunlit window in a Thai home. AI-generated image.

Human Trafficking of Thai Women Abroad: Warning Signs and Help

NewsBy MindstreamMay 26, 2008Leave a comment

How to recognise possible trafficking or debt bondage and find support in Thailand or the UK, with respect for survivors.

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Cable Pirate wants to arrest cable cheaters in Thailand

Business, Chon Buri, Crimes, Expat Guide, Internet, PattayaBy MindstreamMay 26, 2008Leave a comment

It is pretty amusing to see the number one cable network in the Chonburi region Thailand warning people from not steal or illegally connect to their cable network. Why do I think it is amusing? Well they must be the worst pirate of DVD and VCD in Thailand. I always known that they show pirated…

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Trust with a Thai girlfriend is built off camera

Thai DatingBy MindstreamMay 23, 2008Leave a comment

Practical advice and a fresh look at thai girlfriend trust, with questions to ask and steps to consider.

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Going to the Cinema in Thailand: Tickets, Etiquette and Practical Tips

Expat GuideBy MindstreamMay 23, 2008Leave a comment

Plan a cinema visit in Thailand with tips on showtimes, seat selection, language, audience etiquette and useful booking checks.

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Taxi waiting at a Bangkok street kerb at night with a passenger getting in

Bangkok Taxi Guide: Meter Fares, Refusals and How to Travel Smarter

Travel WarningBy MindstreamMay 20, 2008Leave a comment

Updated 17 October 2026. Bangkok has thousands of taxis and many professional drivers. Most trips are straightforward. Still, visitors can be surprised when a driver declines a destination, traffic barely moves or someone quotes a fare rather than using the meter. Knowing the basics makes the experience far less stressful. This guide covers ordinary Bangkok…

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Driving Licence in Thailand: Documents, Dress and Test-Day Preparation

Cars, Expat Guide, Girl Power, GovernmentBy MindstreamMay 19, 2008Leave a comment

Prepare for a Thai driving licence appointment with a practical document checklist, dress advice and tips for confirming local DLT procedures.

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