When arriving in Thailand, you may find yourself in need of an airport transfer, either to another location in Thailand or to a nearby country. Thailand airports have a myriad of options, such as private cars, taxis, tuk-tuks, and even helicopters. Knowing which choice is right for will help you transfer from your arriving airport […]
A Guide to Prepare a Trip and Spend Your Vacation in Thailand
When I went to Texas almost ten years ago, the people I met loved to ask the same question when they found out I was Thai: “Do Thai people still ride elephants to school?” I was stunned. I really never did expect it before. As a person who was born and grew up in Bangkok, […]
Bangkok Airport Transfers: Costs, Services, Locations, and More!
The first time I came to Thailand I was on a three month backpacking journey through Southeast Asia. I arrived from Kuala Lumpur and was ready for a turbulent time at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Walking out of arrivals I was hit by a wall of heat and noise. I took out my Lonely Planet Travel Guide […]
Thai SIM Cards: Plans, Data, Price, and Registration
It was a ritual every year. I’d turn my phone off at JFK International Airport and wouldn’t turn it back on again until I returned home from Thailand. I basked in the glory of being disconnected–even for just a few weeks. But this was long before smartphones and GPS and Expedia and Facebook.In this guide […]
Learning Thai: Schools, Courses and Online Classes
When it comes to learning Thai language in Thailand, you have quite a few options. You can go to a physical school, so long as you have the free time. At a school you’ll get to study with other learners and practice in and out of the classroom. You can take one-on-one private lessons. This […]