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  • Must See Bangkok Temples
    Spending some time in Bangkok? You have to see the temples.
  • Got a Bad Case of the Pattaya Blues?
    If you have ever gone to Pattaya, Thailand you know what the Pattaya blues are.
  • Shopping in Bangkok Can Save You Oodles Of Money
    Shopping in Bangkok can be fun if you know how to bargain.
  • Shopping in Pattaya
    Shopping in Pattaya can be fun if you know how to haggle.
  • Getting Around in Pattaya
    There are only a few ways of getting around in Pattaya, Thailand. I will talk about each one and how to avoid getting ripped off.
  • Getting Around in Bangkok
    Arriving in Bangkok, Thailand you have a few choices getting to you hotel. The easiest and most expensive will be a taxi. Cheapest will be the bus.
  • Going to Pattaya? You Must Be Crazy!
    Pattaya, Thailand is a short drive from the Bangkok International Airport and a resort city like no other in the world. Once you visit you will be addicted for life.
  • Khon Kaen-the Gateway to Isaan
    If you are a regular visitor to Thailand, you have heard of the part of Thailand known as Isaan. If you have only heard of Bangkok, Pattaya, or Phuket, you need to head up to the northeast of Thailand for the true Thai experience.
  • Do You Need a Visa to Visit Thailand?
    For your normal 2 or 3 week vacation, you should only require a passport. You need to check with your country’s consulate division and see what the current requirements are.
  • Plan Your Thailand Vacation Based on Thai Holidays
    If you are planning a vacation to Thailand, you should be aware of the major national holidays celebrated throughout the country. Male tourists complain that during many of the holidays and even during elections, many of the night spots shut down. And, many of the bar owners never seem to know if they are allowed to remain open or not.
  • Celebrate Songkran in Thailand
    Sawasdee Pii Mai & Happy Thai New Year! Although it is a few months away, it is never too late to plan for a trip to Thailand to celebrate Thai New Year.
  • Celebrate Loy Krathong in Thailand
    Unique to Thailand, Loy Krathong is celebrated country-wide during the 12th month of the Thai lunar year. The holiday is usually in November.
  • Don’t Retire in Thailand Unless
    Don’t retire in Thailand unless you are ready for a life of leisure at a very low price. Don’t retire in Thailand unless you want to live a lifestyle you deserve.
  • Pack Light For Your Thailand Trip
    Visiting Thailand in high or low season will make no difference on what you bring. Your wardrobe will be geared toward the tropics even during the “cool’ time of the year in Thailand.
  • Is the Water Buffalo Really Sick?
    If you are a single man and are planning a trip to Thailand, you may hear this lament from the girls you meet. Don’t fall for it. It is one of many scams the girls try to pull on unsuspecting men.
  • More Reasons Not To Get Arrested In Thailand
    You can read almost daily about foreigners getting arrested in Thailand. They get arrested for a variety of reasons – theft, pedophilia, drugs, murder and more. Some are wanted in their home countries and were arrested in Thailand and will be extradited back home to face trial. They are either arrogant or stupid thinking that the Thai Police will never catch them. Well, you don’t want to get caught by the Thai Police – trust me. Here are a few examples:
  • Don’t Get Arrested in Thailand
    Temptation is all around us and sometimes circumstances make the temptation irresistible. Maybe you lost you wallet and credit cards and need some quick cash. Maybe you think you are smarter than the Thai Police and won’t get caught. Maybe you just didn’t think.
  • Medically Preparing for Your Trip to Thailand
    Before visiting Thailand, you may need to get the following vaccinations and medications for vaccine-preventable diseases and other diseases you might be at risk for at your destination: (Note: Your doctor or health-care provider will determine what you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities.)
  • Should I Visit Thailand During Exercise Cobra Gold?
    This comes up every year – guys wanting to know if it is still fun in Thailand when the military is in town. Having participated in Exercise Cobra Gold 4 times, all I can say- is “Come on down”. Yes, there are many guys in town with short hair – but for the most part we are working 12 – 16 hour days and don’t have much time to go out on the town until the exercise finishes. So, go to Pattaya during Cobra Gold, have a good time, and if you see a soldier or a marine – buy him or her a beer.
  • Getting From the Bangkok Airport to Pattaya
    You have booked you flight to Bangkok and your hotel room in Pattaya – but have you thought about transportation from Bangkok to Pattaya? It isn’t that long of a ride – but can be daunting to the first time traveler.
  • Going to Asia? Save Time and Money on Your Next Trip.
    It seems like traveling these days has become more of a hassle than what it’s worth. Gas prices are constantly on the rise, while airports remain notorious for overcharging plane tickets. Not to mention the long waits, hassle of security, and running the risk of losing your luggage. Traveling out of the country poses even more of a hassle. Despite the obstacles traveling involves, you can eliminate one worry from your mind if you’re planning a trip to Asia – spending too much money to get there.
  • Thailand Rules of the Road
    If your are planning a vacation to Thailand, you will find that getting around is different than in your home country. You will have to learn to navigate on the "wrong" side of the rode (if you are from the US), negotiate with a tuk-tuk driver, and pay to ride in the back of pick-up trucks (Baht buses). It will be an experience you will never forget if you keep these points in mind.
  • Going to Thailand in December?
    Don't be surprised if you see a sea of yellow when you land in Bangkok.
  • Thai Visas for American Citizens
    Going to Thailand? Going to stay more than 30 days, work or retire in Thailand? Make sure you know the rules.
  • Where to stay in Pattaya?
    You’ve decided to spend your holiday in Pattaya, Thailand and leave the cold and snow of your home country. Great! But, where do you stay once you get there?
  • Khon Kaen – the Gateway to Isaan
    Having traveled to Bangkok, Pattaya, and Phuket numerous times over the past 34 years, I headed northeast to Khon Kaen this past vacation. It was my first time in the part of Thailand known collectively as Isaan.
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