This moving to Thailand checklist will make your move easy
Moving to Thailand can be a big upheaval. If you are just moving yourself and a couple of suitcases, it’s bad enough. If […]
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Thailand wants you if you’re from a ‘low risk country’ and will jump through 1,000 expensive hoops
If the Thai government of Prayut Chan-o-cha has not made it simple enough for most foreign tourists to understand before, the Thai Foreign […]
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October 31st visa extension in Thailand may be forthcoming if rumors are correct
With last Saturday, September 26th the now-expired deadline for foreigners still stuck in the country to extend their visas, and with well over […]
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Courtyard by Marriott Penang opens with beautiful rooms, stunning views, affordable rates
If you are looking for a hotel in Penang, Malaysia for either business or pleasure, you cannot go wrong with the newly opened […]
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New AirAsia counter check-in fee for domestic and international flights up to 240 baht per person
As Malaysia-based AirAsia continues to bleed money, the low-cost airline has announced new counter check-in fees for anyone who checks in at the […]
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Isetan closed permanently in Thailand’s Central World — another company leaving a sinking ship?
Sad news today that Japanese department store Isetan has closed permanently in Thailand’s Central World. Earlier in the year, the company announced its […]
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AirAsia going out of business? Let’s hope not as it’s the best budget airline in Asia
Things are looking extremely bad for budget airline AirAsia this month as a new report shows the Malaysian company is struggling to stay […]
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What is Thailand’s GDP and how does the country rank compared to rest of the world?
When it comes to Thailand’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product), I have to admit I was surprised recently when I came across both the […]
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What Asian countries have confirmed Wuhan virus infections? — current updated numbers
**Continually updated as numbers of infections change Current infection numbers per Asian country as of February 20th, 2020, 10:20 pm Bangkok time With […]
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South Korea advises nationals not to travel to Thailand due to Wuhan virus outbreak
As countries all over Asia clamp down on allowing Chinese visitors into their country due to possibly being carriers of the Wuhan virus, […]
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Thailand Wuhan virus infections increase to 33, country bans Dutch cruise ship from docking
A new case of Wuhan virus infection has been reported in Thailand today, with a Chinese national testing positive for the coronavirus in […]
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Can you enter Thailand for 30 days, leave and then enter again without a visa?
` Many visitors to Thailand are confused regarding entering Thailand, staying 30 days, leaving and then entering again a day or a few […]
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Why might growth in Thailand tourist arrival numbers be lower in 2020?
It will be no surprise to some that tourist arrivals numbers are down in Thailand in 2020. At least when it comes to […]
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Thailand SIM card that works in other countries in Asia, Europe, North America?
If you will be visiting Thailand and buying a Thai SIM card while you are here, you may also want to know if […]
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How Much Money Will You Need to Live Comfortably in Bangkok, Thailand?
How Much Money Will You Need to Live Comfortably in Bangkok, Thailand? In my searches around the Internet, I often come across websites […]
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Is it possible to extend a 30-day visa exemption in Thailand if you want to stay longer?
If you are from one of the 51 countries whose citizens are allowed to enter Thailand with a 30-day visa exemption, chances are […]
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How to provide proof of onward travel for Thailand Immigration
As immigration laws under Thailand’s military junta have become stricter in recent years, one of the requirements that is often being asked for […]
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What to Buy at Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown Jalan Petaling Street Market: Great Products at Cheap Prices
Living in Thailand, I travel often to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as it is only a short flight and is very cheap to […]
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The Education System in Thailand: A Terrible Failure
Education in Thailand is in serious trouble I taught in the Thai education system for more than 10 years and, during this time, […]
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New Air Asia flights from Chiang Rai to Macau, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in 2019
Fly direct from Chiang Rai to Macau, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore on Air Asia New Air Asia flights from Chiang Rai to Macau, […]
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What is the Salary at a Bangkok, Thailand International School?
As I have been living in Thailand for more than 15 years, I often get asked by western teachers wanting to come to […]
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Best Places To Go Outlet Shopping in Bangkok, Thailand
Every traveler to Bangkok learns of the city’s reputation for selling top-quality products at cheap prices. One thing most seem to be surprised […]
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Is Thailand safe for women travelers? Is Bangkok safe for women? Can you travel alone?
As a woman who has lived in Thailand for almost 19 years, I am often asked both online and off “Is Thailand safe […]
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