Thailand Travel Blog – Our Travel Stories, Tips & Tricks
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If you want to go on holiday in Thailand for the first time, these are the things you should know about the drinking water in Thailand. Many people ask us whether you can safely drink tap water in Thailand or how is the quality of water here so we’ve decided to post a short but useful information on this topic.
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Thailand is one of the tourist attractions in Southeast Asia and visiting one of Bangkok cat cafes is indeed a must for cat lover. There are numerous cat cafes in Bangkok for you to stop by. Visit one of these cafes and enjoy relaxing while playing with cute and adorable cats.
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Thailand is one of the most popular medical tourism destinations with skilled healthcare professionals and modern equipment tools at the best hospitals in Thailand ready to support patients with health problems that need ongoing treatment to receive medical treatment in Thailand.
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If you will be traveling by train from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Bangkok city center or will be going in the opposite direction and will be trying to avoid Bangkok Airport currency exchange, you can get Thai Baht at the last station on the route as there are booths for currency exchange at Phaya Thai Airport Link Station.
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In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of fake calls from scammers pretending to be banks, police, post office or authorities to mobile users in Thailand. If you are being bothered by unwanted calls to your Thai number when being in Thailand, you can easily block the spam calls.
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If you are planning to visit Thailand in April, make sure to join the celebration of Thai New Year - Songkran Festival in Bangkok as it is definitely one of the most amazing Thai festivals that anyone can participate in!
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Following the ban on smoking e-cigarettes, Thai government has tightened the rules of conduct on different beaches around the country with a smoking ban on 24 popular beaches in Thailand with the penalty for smoking a cigarette on one of these beaches being up to one year in prison.
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As a traveler, you must know some regulations in other countries for you not to get into trouble. The Thai government has banned e-cigarettes throughout the country, including tourist areas. If you are planning a trip to Thailand, make sure you read carefully the information about E-cigarettes in Thailand.
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Thai visa extension lets you extend your stay in Thailand after the expiration date of your entry stamp. If you have family in Thailand (Thai wife, Thai husband or Thai Kid) and you want to get an extension for your visa in Thailand without leaving the country, this is how you can easily extend your stay visiting Thai family.
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We are getting a lot of questions about work and job opportunities and prohibited jobs for foreigners in Thailand. Foreigners can work in Thailand but under certain conditions. This means that foreigners who intend to work in Thailand must obtain a valid relevant visa (usually Non-immigrant B) and Work Permit, which prevents them from entering certain occupations.
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Pets have long been loved by many people not only because of their carefree innocence but also because of their lovely appearance. There are numerous pet cafes in Bangkok, so animal lovers travelling to Thailand can drop by at the animal café to spend time playing with pets and sipping great coffee.
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Talad Neon Night Market was one of the additions to Bangkok’s night market scene. Opened in Pratunam district, which is a very popular location to stay for Bangkok visitors, The night market was mostly targeting tourists and not the local crowd. However, it was closed during the COVID-19 pandemic and never reopened.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all travelers flying to Thailand had to complete the T8 Form Health Questionnaire, via the AOT application or in paper, and submit it to the communicable disease control officials at the control post at the airport of disembarkation.
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When visiting Chiang Rai, you will need to use local currency (Thai Baht – THB) for daily expenses as cash payments are still preferred in Thailand. There are plenty of banks and other money changers in the city but the best exchange rates we could find in Chiang Rai were offered by Super Rich Money Exchange.
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Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market is one of the best Floating Markets in Bangkok and a great place to visit as you can experience the real Thai-style floating market there. The market is located in Taling Chan area, which is a little outside Bangkok, but it’s really worth to visit.
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Kwan Riam Floating Market should be your next destination if you wish to try out a new experience while visiting Bangkok as it is easily accessible and only few tourists can be seen shopping at this floating market in Bangkok.
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You should visit “Tenth Lunar Month festival” (th: ประเพณีเทศกาลเดือนสิบ) - a traditional festival of Southern Thailand organized in Nakhon Si Thammarat.
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The graduation ceremony in Thailand is much more ceremonial than in other countries. For governmental universities, the graduates are dressed in honorable gowns awaiting the King’s Representative (prince or princess) to hand over the diploma. In Thailand, the commencement ceremony is usually held months after the university is finished as the presence of the King’s Representative should be planned well in advance.
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Chiang Mai and the surrounding areas boasts big number of stunning ancient temples. Our TOP 10 of the most impressive Chiang Mai temples will help you to make a choice.
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This half-day trip itinerary is exactly the same like we’ve completed when visiting Chachoengsao from Bangkok by using exclusively local transportation along the way.
