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

If you’re planning a trip to Thailand, then this post will help you plan, pack, and ensure you get on that plane with everything you need. As a side note to the essential considerations and includes listed below, I really do recommend traveling as light as possible. It’s a long trip (for those coming from…Read More

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

ASQ stands for Alternative State Quarantine. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you must currently go through a quarantine period when you arrive in Thailand. There is a list of approved ASQ hotels to choose from, which you must pay for. Travelers entering Thailand via Bangkok are required to undergo a quarantine period of 14 days…Read More

All long-stay Thai visas have a 90-day reporting requirement. This means that once you have entered Thailand and had your visa stamped, you will be required to report to an immigration office and produce some paperwork within 90 days of your stay. In this FAQ, I’ll run through exactly why you need to do this,…Read More

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

You may be a little apprehensive about solo female travel. Taking off on your own to a distant land is a big deal. Whether it’s your first time going to Thailand or whether you’ve been before, it’s likely that family and friends are worrying you with stories they’ve read, or simply their own fears and…Read More

When planning your trip to Laos, be that from Thailand or any other country, you’ll need to consider how to manage your spending money. The reason for this is that Laos Kip, US Dollars, and Thai Baht are all accepted currencies in Laos. Chinese Yuan can also be used in some areas of the country,…Read More