Thailand Travel Restrictions – Up to Date Information

Travelers the world over are keen to find out when and how they can travel to Thailand in 2021. Unfortunately the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt travel, but where possible it is being facilitated with health and safety in mind. In this guide you’ll find out everything you need to know about the current Thailand…Read More

How to Get the Best Exchange Rates in Thailand

Whether traveling on a holiday or making a more permanent move, you’ll want to know where to get the best exchange rates in Thailand. Over time, a good exchange rate can amount to big savings, which is money you can use to enjoy yourself or invest for a rainy day. When planning your trip, you’ll…Read More

Hospitals in Thailand – An Expat’s Guide to Healthcare

If you stay in Thailand long enough you’ll eventually end up visiting a hospital for one reason or another. My first time was with a friend who fell off a motorbike; my second when I contracted flu, and my third was when my wife had our daughter. It sucks to get sick, but the upside…Read More

Renting an Airbnb in Thailand: Is It Legal?

There’s still a ton of confusion around the legality of Airbnb in Thailand. Did the courts rule it illegal under the Hotels Act? And if so, how come there are still listings showing availability? Moreover, how come Airbnb itself still has a page on its website about renting your property out in Thailand? It’s hugely…Read More

12 Common Thai Proverbs & Their English Translations

Every language has proverbs, and these are usually translations or variations of those found in other languages and cultures.  In fact, proverbs are quite universal in that way. Proverbs are handed down through generations – almost like folklore. They use metaphorical language to express a perceived truth based on a generalization or life experience. I’ve…Read More

The Lowdown on COVID-19 Travel Insurance & the Cheapest Policy

Despite the on-going COVID-19 situation, an increasing number of foreign nationals are being allowed back to Thailand. All those returning, however, are required to have a COVID-19 travel insurance policy, with protection of at least $100,000 USD (3.5 million THB). In this FAQ, I’ll cover all the commonly asked questions regarding the requirements and give…Read More

Visiting The Maeklong Railway (Life-Risking) Train Market

In Thailand things are often done a little differently, to say the least. Thus the saying, “This is Thailand”, commonly abbreviated to TIT. Case in point: the Maeklong Railway Train Market (Talad Rom Hub), otherwise known as Siang Tai or the “life-risking” life-risking market. Close your eyes and picture a market: Imagine the chatter of…Read More

Buying a Condo in Thailand: 9 Questions You MUST Ask Yourself!

Most expats have thought about buying a condo in Thailand at one time or another. After all, it’s one of the few things that can make one feel truly at home in a country with fairly strict laws on land and property ownership for foreign nationals. Foreign nationals are permitted to buy a condo (freehold) without…Read More

Thai Talk – Thai For Beginners Lesson 2

Following on from Thai lesson 1, where I  gave you a set of useful phrases for traveling in Thailand, we are going to focus on asking for directions and how to say the names of specific places. Remember to keep putting the polite “Khrup” (sometimes sounds more like “cup”) for a man, and “ka” (sounds…Read More

Thai Talk – Thai For Beginners Lesson 1

My previous Thai talk post on dating and Thai love phrases proved pretty popular, so I thought I would create a useful set of “Thai for beginners” phrases that will be useful for travelers and those just starting to learn. As usual, I’ve written the phonetic English translation, and given you the Thai script.  The entire lesson is…Read More

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