Budget Travel in Phuket

Sunset at Phromthep Cape

Thailand has always been known as a budget travel destination, but over the years as the global economy has declined and the Thai Baht has remained strong against the American Dollar, this is slowly changing. To get the most out… [Read More...]

Dual Pricing in Thailand

Thai Translation: Adults 50B, Children 20B

Thailand is similar to many other poorer countries (and even some wealthier ones) when it comes to dual pricing.  Some may call this practice unethical and there are plenty of reasons both for and against the practice.  With all arguments… [Read More...]

Dangers of Phuket Beaches

Red flags mean the ocean is unsafe for swimming.

Phuket Island is a very beautiful place to visit. People travel to this exotic holiday destination and leave all of their cares and worries back in their own countries. This is a good thing if you wish to enjoy a… [Read More...]

Surviving the Roads of Thailand

A herd of motorcycles waiting at a traffic light in Bangkok.

Thailand can be an amazing place to visit in your travels, but can also be a dangerous place. The most dangerous thing that you can possibly do in the Land of Smiles is drive a motorcycle. As a foreigner you… [Read More...]

Introduction to Thai Cuisine

Pad Thai is one of the more easily recognized Thai dishes.

Thai food is the culmination of all the variety of foods from the four regions of Thailand, Northern, Northeastern, Central and Southern. Thai cuisine is typically known for being quite spicy, but traditional Thai cuisine is a balance of spicy,… [Read More...]

How to Act in Thailand

Feet are considered extremely dirty in Thai culture.

The ways of the Thai’s can seem strange for a Westerner, especially one who has never set foot in South East Asia before. There are certain social norms that may be perfectly acceptable in your own country that are most… [Read More...]