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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Terminal 21 shopping mall, Bangkok

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 …

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Sunday Walking Street Market, Chiang Mai

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 …

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heavy rain in Phang Nga

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 …

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rainy day in Bangkok

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 …

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view of Pattaya Bay from the viewpoint on Khao

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 …

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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 …

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Gambling

Apart from a few officially endorsed activities such as the Thai lottery and horse racing at selected venues, gambling is illegal in Thailand. …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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The tallest building in Thailand: MahaNakhon, Bangkok

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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