Bangkok Airport Duty-Free Shopping: Receipts, Disputes and Traveller Rights
Understand the 2009 Suvarnabhumi duty-free controversy and practical precautions for shopping, receipts and getting help with a dispute.
Buying Carpets in Bangkok: Comparing Quality, Prices and Sales Claims
Learn how to compare rugs in Bangkok, ask about fibres and provenance, spot unclear sale claims and handle purchasing disputes confidently.
Tsunami Donation Scams: How to Check a Thailand Appeal
Check a Thailand disaster appeal, verify the fundraiser and payment details, and know what to do if you suspect a donation scam.
Scam Emails Targeting Thai Websites: How to Spot and Report Them
Learn how to recognize emergency-money phishing emails, fake Thai website messages and spoofed links, with practical steps to verify and report scams.
A fortune to clean a toliet
When you move to a small area in Pattaya the people around you will tell other people that now western gold mine have moved in to the area. My friend had a visitor one week from the time he moved in and convinced him it was time to empty the toilet tank. Sure you need…
Dating in Thailand: Communication, Respect and Realistic Expectations
Dating in Thailand is not a set of cultural rules. Learn how to discuss intentions, respect boundaries, communicate across languages and stay safe when meeting people.
Grand Palace Scams in Bangkok: How to Avoid Them
Updated 16 October 2026. The Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha are among Bangkok’s most memorable sights. They also attract people offering unsolicited transport, shopping trips and supposedly helpful information. The safest way to visit is straightforward: use the palace’s official information, go to the official entrance and pay only through an…