Thailand Travel Stories Travel Articles

Packing Strategies for the Coup Near You – Chiang Mai, Thailand

You know those moments in life when the space-time continuum warps around you. Everything freezes, yet your mind processes over three million random thoughts. That's where Nola L. Kelsey stood, he

Coping with Thailand’s Tightened Visa Regulations

A sudden tightening of Thailand's Tourist Visa regulations will send tens of thousands of long-term travelers out of its borders over the next four months, including Nola L. Kelsey.

Wat Pho in Bangkok – Bangkok, Thailand

Vasudev Murthy cleverly dodges several scam artists en route to various Buddhist temples in Bangkok.

A Thai Tour Of The Simolan and Surin Islands – Thailand

Craig Bullock is slightly unsure what the 100 odd people will think when three Farangs - the only Farangs - turn up for a tour advertised in a local Bangkok newspaper that includes scuba diving on som

Morning walk on Silom – Bangkok, Thailand

As a westerner, Barry Manners was taught at school and at home to understand, not just to learn. But that's not Thai.

Bangkok Blues – Bangkok, Thailand

John M. Edwards finds no bang for the baht.

Misery in Bangkok – Chatachuk and Banglamphu – Bangkok, Thailand

Creeping Loneliness in Thailand – Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand

A random act of kindness changes Ellen Peneski delicate balance of alone versus lonely in Thailand.

The Bangkok Gem Shock – Bangkok, Thailand

Dave Holcroft relives his gem scam experience in the hope that no other backpacker makes the same mistake, plus it is an interesting tale.

Romance and Retirement – Chiang Mai, Thailand

According to George Dowhan, Chiang Mai has become one of the most popular retirement destinations in all of South Asia.