Loy Krathong Festival of Light
Celebrated nationwide, Loy Krathong is probably Thailand’s most beautiful and enchanting festival. The word loy (or loi) means to float, whilst …
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Being Polite
Good manners are important in Thai society, but politeness isn’t always demonstrated in the same way as it is in many other countries. Although …
Do I Need Malaria Tablets?
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 …
Do I Need Rabies Jabs Before I Travel to Thailand?
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 …
Suggested 2 week Itinerary
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 …
Wearing Shorts in Bangkok
I’d never given this much thought until recently when somebody asked me if it was acceptable for men to wear shorts in Bangkok. They’d …
Floating Market, Damnoen Saduak
Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak is just over 100 kilometres outside of Bangkok and is on many people’s must-do list when visiting the Thai …
Thailand’s Tailors’ Shops
It’s possible to get suits, shirts and dresses tailor-made in Thailand for a fraction of the cost it would be in the West. The savings are so …
Eating from Street and Beach Vendors
Is it safe to eat from roadside vendors in Thailand? That’s one of the questions I asked when I first came here. Like many things in Thailand, …
Getting a Tattoo in Thailand
A I’m not sure what it is about Thailand that tempts so many people to get tattoos done during their stay here. It’s probably cheaper than …
How Much to Tip in Thailand
When to tip and how much to tip are common questions for many visitors to Thailand. I’ve listed a number of different scenarios with suggested …
Waiting Time at Bangkok Airport
Having recently taken an international flight from Suvarnabhumi airport, it reminded me just how long it can take to get from check-in to the boarding …
Review: Cabbages and Condoms, Bangkok
It’s an unusual name for a restaurant, but don’t let that put you off going there. Cabbages and Condoms is the brainchild of Mechai …
What is the Biggest Danger for Visitors to Thailand?
Malaria? Bird-flu? Cobras, scorpions or rabid dogs? From what I’ve seen and heard, it is probably Thailand’s roads that present the …
Chingchok Update and One More Thai Superstition
For all those animal lovers out there, you’ll be pleased to know that the chingchok that fell on my head has suffered no ill effects from his …
Falling Lizards, Friday 13th and Thai Superstitions
Picture the scene. It’s 2 o’clock in the morning, I’ve just switched off my computer and I need some shut-eye. I venture into the …
Sunday Walking Street Market, Chiang Mai
Not to be confused with the famous Night Bazaar on Changklan Road, the Walking Street Market is always attended by large numbers of Thais and offers a …
Thai Greeting, the Wai
Whether they’ve been to Thailand before or not, most people will be familiar with the traditional Thai form of greeting, the wai, in which the …