Stray Dogs
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. …
Advice
Pedestrians Watch Your Step
Walking around any Thai town or city can be an amazing experience in more ways than one. Seemingly mundane things like taking a stroll can be an …
Don’t Forget Your Earplugs
It might seem like a strange piece of advice, but if you’re visiting Thailand a set of foam earplugs can be one of the best things you have in …
Chiang Mai Ram Hospital
I went to the hospital in Chiang Mai last week because I’ve had an ongoing problem with my eye. I’ve had a stye for ages and I’ve …
Bangkok Shopping Guide
From glitzy, designer malls to second-hand stalls and flea markets, Bangkok has it all and then some. Knowing where to go is half the battle and with …
How to Haggle in Thailand
The most important thing to remember when you are dealing with shopkeepers and stallholders in Thailand is to smile. It might sound trite, but the …
When is the Rainy Season in Thailand?
The rainy season in Thailand varies from region to region and is largely dominated by the monsoon. Very broadly speaking, Thailand’s rainy …
The effects of the monsoon on Thailand’s weather
A common misconception is that monsoon refers to rain, but in fact monsoon refers to the wind. The word, ‘monsoon’, comes from the Arabic …
How to Get from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya
Depending on your time of arrival and how much you want to spend, there are a number of options for getting from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport …
Bangkok Airport Guide
Bangkok’s international airport (code = BKK) is known as Suvarnabhumi (pronounced Su-wan-na-poom) and is located to the east of Thailand’s …
Gambling
Apart from a few officially endorsed activities such as the Thai lottery and horse racing at selected venues, gambling is illegal in Thailand. …
9 Useful Thai Phrases
Even if you are only in Thailand for a few weeks, if you can learn a few words of the Thai language it can be amazing the difference it can make to …
The Importance of Keeping Hydrated
If there’s one tip I can give people visiting Thailand, it’s to ensure you drink enough water. The first few times I came here on holiday, …
Is it Safe to Drink the Tap Water?
The short answer is, no. There are a few exceptions in Bangkok, notably at some of the more prestigious hotels, but in the majority of cases tap water …
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 …
Thailand Travel Insurance
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 …
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 …
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 …