Travel
The History of Patpong: From Banana Plantation to Go-Gos
Today, the name Patpong is almost synonymous with Bangkok nightlife. The two narrow streets of Patpong 1 and Patpong 2…
Oct 6, 2026
Travel Articles
Helpful guides on travel, visas, and living in Thailand from the TTL blog.
Travel
Visiting Pig Island Thailand: Why Are There Pigs on Koh Madsum?
There are plenty of strange things to see in Thailand, but pigs wandering around a tropical island beach has to…
Sep 15, 2026
Travel
The History of Khao San Road: How a Quiet Rice Market Became the Backpacker Capital of the World
How one short street came to define Thailand's tourism boom, and why opinions are divided about what it has become.…
Aug 5, 2026
Travel
The Origins of Thailand’s Red-Light Districts: The History Behind Patpong, Pattaya & Bangkok’s Nightlife
If there's one aspect of Thailand that has shaped international perceptions of the country more than any other, it's the…
Jul 7, 2026
Travel
Connecting Flights in Bangkok – (BKK & DMK Transfer Guide)
If you’re connecting flights in Bangkok, the time you need depends heavily on your itinerary, whether your flights are on…
May 20, 2026
Bangkok Living
A History of Sukhumvit Road: From Dirt Track to Global Strip
There are roads you pass through… and roads that define a place. Sukhumvit Road is firmly the latter. If you’ve…
May 5, 2026
Culture
History of the Chao Phraya River – How It Shaped Bangkok
If you’ve spent any time in Bangkok, you’ve seen it. Maybe from a longtail boat cutting through the current. Maybe…
Apr 16, 2026
Law & Politics
Thailand’s New Alcohol Testing Rules for Drunken Tourists
Thailand has introduced new guidelines for alcohol vendors to help identify when a customer is too intoxicated to be served.…
Apr 13, 2026
Travel
Thailand’s Tourist Entry Fee: What You’ll Pay & How It Works
Thailand is (again) moving forward with its long-discussed tourist entry fee, but this time, it looks like it’s actually going…
Mar 31, 2026
Travel
How to Safely Choose a Cosmetic Surgery Clinic in Thailand
Thailand has become one of the world’s biggest medical tourism destinations, attracting millions of foreign patients every year thanks to…
Mar 12, 2026
Travel
Bangkok to Isaan High-Speed Rail: Plans, Progress & Regional Transformation
Thailand’s long‑anticipated Bangkok–Isaan high‑speed rail line is one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the country’s modern history. Officially…
Jan 7, 2026
Travel
Organ‑Harvesting Kidnappings in Thailand — Myth vs. Reality
Over the years, I’ve repeatedly heard warnings about organ‑harvesting kidnappings in Thailand. A friend’s mother cautioned me years ago before…
Jan 5, 2026