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Vaping in Thailand in 2019 is still illegal with an up to 10 year jail sentence possible for law breakers Several years after vaping in Thailand was declared…

Depending on how long you have been in Thailand and what nationality you are has a great deal to do with whether you tip or not. For many…

If you know anything about Thailand, you probably know dental work in Bangkok is far cheaper than in the United States. And, when I say far cheaper, I…

** Updated for 2020 We often receive messages from people asking what the average salary for a farang (western) teacher is in Bangkok, Thailand and is it possible…

What are the best foods to eat in Bangkok’s Chinatown? Whenever I want to eat amazing ethnic food in Bangkok, and do not want to spend a huge…

If you fly into Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, and are then flying to Chiang Mai or other places in Thailand, you may be flying on an airline that…

I travel all over Asia often. Used to welcoming and friendly immigration officers at most airports in the region, it is always horrible to leave or return to Bangkok’s…

A couple of American friends and I were recently talking about mail from Thailand to the US and why it is so slow. That’s because, in the last…

If you spend any length of time in Bangkok, Thailand, you will eventually need to go to the Cheang Wattana Immigration Center north of the city in order to…

With the military junta government of Thailand becoming much more serious about stopping undesirable foreigners visiting the country in the last couple of years, more and more people…

People who have not been to Thailand before often message me to ask “How much money do you need to enter Thailand as a tourist? And am I…

As a woman who has lived in Thailand for almost 19 years, I am often asked both online and off “Is Thailand safe for women travelers? Can women…

The question “What will happen if you are on overstay in Thailand, get caught and cannot afford a flight home?” comes up occasionally in the circle of non-Thais…

Like most countries in the world, Thailand makes it easy for some nationalities to visit as the country does not require them to have a visa before arriving….

Most of the time, I bring money into Thailand from the U.S. via an ATM machine and a direct withdrawal from my American bank account. Better exchange rates,…

Having lived in Bangkok, Thailand for more than 15 years, and taking flights several times a year for business, I always seem to be leaving luggage at an…

Where to get a Thai health certificate in Bangkok or anywhere else in Thailand? Very occasionally I will browse the Thailand section of Reddit, just to see what…

How to get to Ayutthaya from Bangkok Ayutthaya, Thailand is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as for its cool town, river tours, Ancient Palace…

How much is the overnight express train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, 2017-2018? If you have been hearing a lot about the new overnight express train from Bangkok…

  What are the days and times when alcohol can be bought in Thailand, and when are alcohol sales banned? We are updating this article on when alcohol…

What does it cost for a western lifestyle in Bangkok, Thailand (**Updated for 2019) In the 16 years I have lived in Bangkok, I have pretty much lived…

How to maximize your chances of not being denied entry at a Thailand border or airport Arriving at a Thai airport or Thailand border has started to feel…

Is it possible for a non-resident to get a Thailand motorcycle license? I thought this question was interesting as an American friend is currently in Thailand on holiday…