If there’s one symbol that’s synonymous with the Kingdom of Smiles, it’s the elephant. Emblazoned on t-shirts, acting as the mascot of the kingdom’s (arguably) best beer, and tattooed on the ankles of visiting wanderers, the friendly elephant is the perfect representative of the nation known for its stunning wilderness, unique animals and welcoming atmosphere.…Read More

The shorelines of Thailand are a main draw for tourism, but for those who’ve watched Jaws one too many times, there may be some fear around swimming and diving in the turquoise waters of Thailand. It’s easy to fret about the potential of sharks in the water, but while there are indeed sharks in Thailand,…Read More

Thailand is home to a diverse wildlife that includes thousands of creepy crawlies – and that means spiders, too. Though there are a wide variety of spiders in Thailand, chances are that you’re unlikely to encounter big species in major cities like Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai. In fact, you probably won’t even see these…Read More

The north of Thailand is blanketed by rolling green hills and rice fields, while the south blooms in abundance with tropical fruits and vegetables. Visitors to Thailand often laud the country for its healthy food — noodle dishes, curries, stir fried vegetables and tofu, and overfilling plates of rice. These dishes are generally considered healthier…Read More

Box jellyfish are a highly dangerous invertebrates species. Aptly named with a cube-shaped body structure and long trailing tentacles, several species of the box jellyfish are extremely venomous, including the Carukia barnesi, Malo kingi, and Chironex Fleckeri. Box Jellyfish are fast swimmers too. They are capable of achieving speeds of up to 1.5 to 2…Read More

Sure you saw something move out the corner of your eye? Felt something run over your leg in the night? You may have cockroaches in your condo or house. Now, I don’t kill animals unnecessarily, but a cockroach invasion is a serious health hazard, especially when you have a baby in the house. And that’s…Read More

Their eyes are shimmering blue: a crystal clear promise that these dogs will never see again in their lives. Their fur, ranging from rustic pale yellows to dust ridden browns, is matted with neglect. More common than not, however, these dogs don’t have any fur to neglect; infections causing loss of hair leaves nothing but…Read More

It is deep into December and despite some spoof pictures on Facebook there’s no sign of snow in Thailand, yet! I’ll bet you 100 Bitcoins it won’t happen, but… According to Thailand’s national weather archives, it did snow, once! The only ever official (I use that word loosely) snow recorded in Thailand was in Chiang…Read More