When you tell a restaurant or vendor that you gin jay, or essentially, eat vegan, Thais will bend over backwards to accommodate your request. Vegetarians and vegans alike are generally well-accepted in Thailand. This way of living is seen as a … [Read more...]
Thailand’s Sim Card Tracking Scheme – A 12-Point Guide for Tourists
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission's (NBTC) plans to boost national security by approving in principle a plan to issue special sim cards to foreign tourists so they can be tracked via their mobile phones. As well as visa … [Read more...]
How to Get a Thai Driving License: Wasteland Lessons, Car Park Testing, Difficult Theory & Making an Application
Thailand is ranked 2nd in the world for traffic fatalities. Statistics show a massive 44 deaths per 100,000 people, which is 5.1 percent of Thailand’s overall death count. It's no surprise that drunk-driving is to blame for 26% of road deaths. But … [Read more...]
10 Top Tips to Avoid Being a Victim of Crime in Thailand
Folks are always telling me crime is on the rise in Thailand, that muggings, assaults, etc., are increasing. I've been hearing this for the last 10 years. Of course, statistics rise and fall, depending on the political and economic climate, but one … [Read more...]
25 Fun Trips, Tours & Activities for Your Bangkok Holiday
There is certainly no shortage of things to do in Bangkok. This thriving metropolis has countless activities and tours to be experienced, but when put on the spot it’s often difficult to think outside of the usual Grand Palace and MBK shopping … [Read more...]
Income Tax in Thailand: Who Needs to Pay & How Much?
I have a few working in Thailand related posts on TTL, and one common question that comes up is related to income tax. Specifically, how much tax does a foreigner have to pay on his/her earnings, and whether others such as digital nomads, who are not … [Read more...]
Learn Thai Podcast Review: Structure, Materials, Pricing, Pros, Cons & Tips
In this Learn Thai Podcast review, I’ll give you my personal, frank experience of this increasingly popular program. I say “increasingly popular”, because had you bought this course a few years ago, you’d have been disappointed. In fact, I … [Read more...]
The Big Thai Visa Post: Visa Types, Requirements, Restrictions & Benefits
All visa processes, whether you are flying across the world or traveling to a neighboring country, are daunting ones. With all the different types of Thai visa available, at times it may seem as if figuring out how to fly to the moon would be an … [Read more...]