For most people in Thailand, locals and foreigners, life is still going on as normal. Even in Bangkok, everyday life is going on all around the city away from the protest and military zone. That’s not an attempt to trivialise the situation in Bangkok or where it could still lead to if matters … [Read more...]
Warning About Shopping at Bangkok Airport
August 11, 2009 By
There have been media reports in recent weeks about incidents involving duty free shops at Bangkok airport. One particular case involved a British couple who were accused of stealing an item from a King Power duty free shop at Suvarnabhumi airport. They were arrested and apparently ended up paying a … [Read more...]
Thai Attitudes Towards Safety
May 24, 2009 By
If you are travelling to Thailand for the first time, the whole experience can be a culture shock. What passes as normal in Thailand can be the sort of thing that is frowned upon in many countries in the West. That's an observation and not a criticism, but visitors should be particularly aware of … [Read more...]
Is Pattaya Safe to Visit At the Moment?
April 11, 2009 By
The anti-government protests in Pattaya today forced the cancellation of an ASEAN summit meeting and in doing so captured international headlines for Thailand and Pattaya for all the wrong reasons. With a state of emergency* being declared in Pattaya, tourists can be forgiven for asking whether the … [Read more...]
Is it Safe to Visit Bangkok at the Moment?
October 9, 2008 By
This article refers to the problems in Thailand during 2008. If you are looking for information on the current political problems in Thailand, please check the latest information and updates here: Latest Thailand news » Thailand politics » The trouble in Bangkok earlier in the … [Read more...]
Should I Cancel my Trip to Thailand?
September 3, 2008 By
This article refers to the problems in Thailand during 2008. If you are looking for information on the current political problems, please check the regular updates and advice on the home page of this site. Alternatively, take a look at the news section or politics section for more background and … [Read more...]
Stray Dogs
August 18, 2008 By
Thailand has a large number of stray dogs and despite some efforts to ease the problem it remains an issue that visitors can’t help but notice. The cute puppies which are bought and sold in local Thai markets aren’t as cute to their owners as the dogs get older and larger. As their upkeep … [Read more...]
