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The answer for the vast majority of visitors to Thailand is, you do not need to take malaria tablets. As with any medical advice I give, I should state that I have no medical background or training and ultimately the choice is up to the individual. My personal opinions are based on research from local [...]

There is an old adage that says ‘if you can’t afford travel insurance you can’t afford to travel.’ I’m not sure who said it (probably somebody in the travel insurance industry!) but it is still a truism.
I can’t recommend one particular company over another one, all I would suggest is that you are adequately insured [...]

Firstly, I have to point out I have no medical training or background and ultimately the choice is up to the individual, but in my opinion rabies jabs before you go are not essential for most visitors to Thailand.
Rabies Vaccination Before You Travel
The pre-exposure rabies jabs may be useful for some people, but it [...]

Phuket airport has today re-opened following yesterday’s tragic accident. 90 people lost their lives and others remain in critical condition in hospital. Investigations into the cause of the crash will take place in the coming days and weeks with the black box recorders from the flight due to be sent to the USA for expert [...]

A plane carrying over 100 people has crashed today at Phuket airport whilst trying to land in bad weather. Heavy rain and strong winds may have contributed to the accident, but early reports on the number of casualties have been conflicting. Pictures from Thai television show the extent of damage to the One-Two-Go craft which, [...]

I sometimes get asked by friends and family visiting Thailand to suggest an itinerary for their stay. Individual taste will vary and some may want to relax at a beach resort for 2 weeks whilst others may want a more active vacation. The itinerary I’ve listed below provides a little bit of everything; a few [...]

Everybody likes a bit of flattery, but it’s been elevated to something of an art form in Thailand. As a foreign visitor, you will almost certainly be subject to Thai flattery at some stage of your visit. If you are male you will probably be told you look young or are handsome and if you [...]