Transportation in Bangkok: A Guide to Taxis, Buses, Trains, and Mobile Apps in 2026
The best ways to get across Bangkok during the day, afternoon, and evening.
Lifestyle
Dating in Thailand for Single Expats: How and Where to Meet Single Thais
Key Takeaways Let’s get one thing out of the way before we begin: this isn’t going to be one of those articles. Plenty of people come to Thailand looking for love and end up looking in all the wrong places. It happens. If you’re one of those people, there are reams of literature, both in … Read more
Car Insurance in Thailand: A Complete Buying Guide (2026)
Road accidents happen regularly in the Land of Smiles. Thankfully, there are various choices of car insurance in Thailand from a dozen insurance companies. But the way it works can be different from the West. This article will guide you through everything you need to know about buying car insurance in Thailand. It covers insurance … Read more
Bangkok Muay Thai Gyms: Costs, Reviews, and Locations
Key Takeaways I first came to Thailand to train Muay Thai in 2007. The landscape of the sport was different. The internet hadn’t yet entrenched itself into the sport. And finding gyms, developing connections, and understanding the who’s, what’s, why’s, and how’s were so much more difficult. I decided to come to the country because … Read more
How to Buy or Adopt Dogs, Cats, and Exotic Pets in Thailand
Everything you need to know before adding a furry friend to your family.
An In-Depth Guide to Fitness in Bangkok: Activities, Locations, and Prices
You already know that staying fit in Bangkok isn’t easy. Liquid calories come in many forms. And with more holidays than months in a year, you always have a reason to go out for food and drinks. Even when you set out to stay in shape, Bangkok puts up a fight to keep you at … Read more
The Complete Guide To Picking The Best VPN For Thailand
Can’t stream your favorite television shows from Thailand? Don’t feel secure while doing your online banking from within the country? Worried about internet service providers snooping on your online activity or selling your data? You can continue handling your online business in an unsecured way and potentially jeopardize your personal info–or you can get a … Read more
Bangkok Swimming Classes: How to Pick the Right School for Your Kid
My one-year old daughter stood at the edge of the pool, knees bent and hesitant. I stood below her, in the pool, ready to catch her. I turned to my wife to signal to her to watch Big M’s first jump. I turned back and reached out my hands to catch my daughter. But when … Read more
Lonely Planet’s Thailand Travel Guide Review
Most travelers, especially those new to Thailand, step off the plane to find themselves in a strange world. There are some familiarities, like escalators, Subway sandwich shops, McDonald’s, and English language signs that read “Bathroom.” But those western assurances slowly fade away the further you get from the airport. That’s where guidebooks like Lonely Planet’s Thailand Travel Guide come in.