In this article I will talk about 8 of the most common scams going on in Thailand and how you can avoid them simply by being smart: The most common scams in Thailand – Index Taxi and tuk tuk drivers Precious stones Tourist places that seem to be closed Damaged Jet Skis Tickets given by […]
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Pattaya is one of the most well-known Thai cities to foreigners for its exciting nightlife. But, besides the wild parties, it offers so much more! Every year more than six million tourists, including many families, arrive from around the world to stay in the most controversial of Thai cities. Besides Pattaya, in this guide I’ll
Where to live in Thailand – Index The purpose for moving City, mountain, or sea? The weather Alone or accompanied? Budget and cost of living Deciding on the place that would become your new home in Thailand is an important and personal choice that can vary widely depending on many aspects such as age, the
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Sukhumvit Road a Bangkok – Indice Sukhumvit Road How to get there What to do on Sukhumvit Road Where to eat on Sukhumvit Road Sukhumvit Road Unlike Ratchathewi and Pathum Wan, the area called “Sukhumvit” (in Thai: สุขุมวิท) can’t be considered an actual neighborhood, but rather an area that includes several districts within it. Among
According to a report compiled by the Swiss agency Education First, Thailand places as one of the countries with the lowest level of English in Southeast Asia. Even on a worldwide level it’s position isn’t among the best: 64th on a list of 88 total countries analyzed. Despite this, in the Land of Smiles it’s
Opening a bank account in Thailand can be a quick and simple operation if you know how to do it, but it could also be a real nightmare due to local bureaucracy and the decisions that are often left to the discretion of the employee standing in front of you. The two most curious things
Located in the Gulf of Thailand, 500 kilometers from Koh Chang and just 50 from the Vietnamese coastline, Phu Quoc is an excellent destination for those looking for warmth and tropical beaches all year long. Thanks to its geographical position, Phu Quoc isn’t much influenced by the seasons, making it a place to visit 12
One of the first things you have to do once you land in Bangkok with the intentions of staying for awhile, is to look for someplace to live for a mid-to long-term period. Finding a house in one of the largest cities in Southeast Asia can be a hard and often expensive undertaking, both in
Chinatown in Bangkok is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city. Founded in 1782 when Chinese merchants were moved off the lands where King Rama I wanted to build his palace, today Chinatown is located within the Samphanthawong District. The first Chinese merchants had already arrived in Thailand by the 12th century. The Chinese
Phi Phi Island (in Thai: หมู่เกาะพีพี) is an archipelago of six islands, the largest of which are Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh, located in the southern part of Thailand, in the Andaman Sea. Having been chosen as the location of the Leonardo di Caprio film “The Beach”, Phi Phi Island (even though there
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300 kilometers from Bangkok there’s one of the biggest and most beautiful islands in Thailand: the Island of the Elephants, or as it is commonly called in Thai, Koh Chang. This natural paradise is one of the few islands that rises up in the southeastern part of the Gulf of Thailand, almost at the border
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Khao San Road (ถนนข้าวสาร, in Thai) is a road that’s approximately 400 meters long in the Phra Nakhon district. Located in the western part of Bangkok, this neighborhood became famous for its Rattanakosin area, which the locals call “Rattanakosin Island”. The name comes from the fact that the area has the shape of a small
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In the heart of the city center, bordering with Ratchathewi, is the Pathum Wan district. This neighborhood covers the entire area that goes from the BTS stop called National Stadium, up until Ploen Chit, going down south to also include Si Lom and the metro stations from Lumphini as far as Hua Lamphong. The name
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General information Chiang Rai, a city considered noble due to its past as the capital of the Kingdom of Lanna, is especially famous for its proximity to the golden triangle; an area on the Mekong River where the territories of Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet, forming a triangle. The golden triangle is widely known abroad
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Besides the classic visits to Buddhist temples, museums, parks, markets, and shopping malls, Bangkok also offers lots of alternative activities. In this article I’ll speak to you about: Thai massage from blind people Dinner in the dark Bars with animals Trampolines and Jumping Parks Amusement parks Ancient City Painting Bowling Sand bath Thai Massage Besides
Phonsavan is a town of about 38,000 inhabitants, capital of the Xieng Khouang region, in Laos. And like a good part of Laos, Phonsavan too is a place that remains mainly unknown to international tourists. Since 1995 though, three areas of the city where jars from the era between 500 B.C. and 200 A.D. were
Also called Turtle Island, Koh Tao (in Thai: เกาะเต่า), is a small island with a little more than 1,000 inhabitants, located in the western part of the Gulf of Siam. Its name comes from the fact that in the past Koh Tao was inhabited by lots of turtles, the word “Tao” in Thai in fact
Sukhothai (in Thai: สุโขทัย) was the capital of an empire of the same name founded in 1238 A.D. Before the rise to power of King Re Pho Khun Sri Indraditya, the Thai region that also included Sukhothai was dominated by the Cambodian Khmer Empire, which in turn was formed by fiefdoms spread out across the
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Cha Am is a beach town with a little more than 20,000 inhabitants, located in the Petchaburi region, on the west coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Being only 170 kilometers from Bangkok, it’s often the choice for many Thai families who live in the capital looking for some relaxation on the weekend. It’s not
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The city of Vientiane (in Lao: ວຽງຈັນ) is the capital of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic. With its 200,000 inhabitants, Vientiane is a little atypical compared to other Southeast Asian capitals, especially as regards the landscape and tranquility that reigns in the center of the city. The entire town is spread along the banks of
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