Obtaining a visa for Thailand can be complex, confusing and in some cases costly. The system has always been convoluted and shows no signs of changing any time soon. Entering on a 30-day stay or a tourist visa is fairly easy (apply at your local … [Read more...]
The Lowdown on 12Go Asia: Routes, Benefits, Restrictions, Pricing & Small Print
With all the tech startup ups that have emerged in Thailand over the past 5 years, I always wondered when someone would take on the fragmented ticket industry and bring it together under one easy-to-book website. With multiple operators, middle … [Read more...]
The 35 Best Co-Working Spaces in Bangkok
Working from home sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? For the most part, setting your own work schedule and having the freedom to work from any location you’d prefer does sound like the ultimate scenario. However, working at home can also be iso … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Guide to Diving in Thailand: 24 Best Sites, Weather, Species & Safety
Thailand is home to some of the most beautiful and diverse natural sights, like the beaches and islands you'll find in the Kingdom’s sunny south. A quick Google image search of Thailand’s Andaman Sea will leave you breathless at the clarity of the … [Read more...]
Bangkok to Laos By Bus: Routes, Stop-Offs, Timetable & Pricing
You can take the bus from Bangkok to Laos with ease, and directly too. The service runs from Bangkok to Vientiane, and is operated by Transport Co Intl, based at Mochit Bus Terminal. The bus departs daily at 8pm, and reaches Talat Sao bus … [Read more...]
Zika Virus In Thailand: Cases, Affected Areas, Risk Factor & Symptoms
Last summer, the rise of the Zika virus in South America made residents and tourists alike uneasy. Concern spiked when cases of Zika started to appear in the southern regions of the United States, but since then, the virus has gone global, … [Read more...]
Vaccinations for Thailand: Know What You Need, Why And When to Get Your Jabs
Thailand is a place of rich culture, delicious food, kind and welcoming people and unbelievably gorgeous vistas, which doesn’t sound like a threatening place by any means. But coming from the West, it is also a place where you may be exposed to di … [Read more...]
TEFL Heaven Review: Courses, Locations, Job Prospects & How to Apply
Over the past year a number of people have contacted me asking me my opinion on TEFL Heaven and whether it is worth considering their program in Thailand. I've since interviewed the owners, checked out one of their schools in Phuket, and now … [Read more...]
The 12 Best Markets in Bangkok for Bargain Hunting & Wholesale Shopping
I quite often get emails from eBayers, wholesalers and bargain hunters who want to buy clothes and other items in bulk to sell back home, either by export or simply carrying goods home in their luggage. From experience, I also know that savvy … [Read more...]