Pattaya Wan Lai: What Makes Its Songkran Celebration Different?
Discover Pattaya Wan Lai, the local extension of Thailand’s Songkran New Year, with cultural context, water-festival etiquette and travel tips.
Not a Fan of Songkran Water Fights? Celebrate Thai New Year Your Way
Love Thai New Year but not the crowds? Discover Songkran traditions, safer water play and quieter ways to celebrate this uniquely Thai festival.
Exodus from Bangkok
Exodus from Bangkok As you might know, now most people working in Bangkok are not from Bangkok but just come to work in the Thai capital. Most of the workers are from the poorer north Thailand and some from south Thailand. Every Songkran they do an Exodus from Bangkok and leave it almost empty. Most…
Road Safety in Thailand: Driving, Motorbikes and Holiday Journeys
Practical road safety in Thailand: motorbike helmets, licensing, long-distance journeys, Songkran traffic and what to do after a crash.
Songkran Water Festival in Thailand: Traditions and Tips
Explore Songkran, Thailand’s traditional New Year, with its family customs, water celebrations, key April dates and respectful visitor safety tips.
Alcohol Sales in Thailand: Hours, Holidays and Songkran Rules
Check current Thai alcohol sales hours, restricted days, Songkran event rules and safe transport before celebrating.
Leaving Thailand during unrest: verify before moving
Practical advice and a fresh look at leaving thailand during unrest, with questions to ask and steps to consider.
Thailand Immigration Checks in 2026: Overstay, TDAC and Visa Compliance
Updated 17 October 2026. This guide replaces vague “crackdown” language with practical immigration-compliance advice. When travellers hear that Thailand has launched “another crackdown”, they often imagine sudden rule changes. In reality, the most useful approach is to understand the rules that already exist: keep your stay valid, use official systems and avoid relying on rumours…