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The Two Sides of Songkran in Chiang Mai
In recent years, I’ve been fortunate enough to experience Songkran in Pattaya, Bangkok and Chiang Mai and it was Chiang Mai where I again celebrated Songkran this year. The city is considered one of the best places in the country to enjoy the festivities and I would have to endorse that view.
Parad
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Review: Manhattan Hotel, Sukhumvit 15, Bangkok
I’ve stayed at the Manhattan Hotel in Bangkok on two separate occasions in the last month and would definitely stay there again. The Manhattan is a decent mid-range hotel and enjoys an excellent location on Sukhumvit 15, less than 5 minutes walk to Skytrain and Metro stops.
The hotel is certai
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Jim Thompson’s House, Bangkok
A trip to Jim Thompson’s House had long been on my ‘to do’ list, but it was only on my last visit to Bangkok that I finally got round to it. I can be a cynical old so and so and I actually surprised myself at how much I enjoyed the whole afternoon.
About Jim Thompson
For those readers th
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Review: Ao Nang Grand Inn, Ao Nang, Krabi
A few years back, this little guest house was doing good trade under its former guise as Penny’s. It was then taken over in 2003 by the people who ran the Grand Tower in Krabi Town and was renamed Ao Nang Grand Inn and was a wonderful place to stay. Under the subsequent management of Khun Mahl
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Bangkok Airport's Best Kept Secret
There are plenty of places to eat and drink at Suvarnabhumi airport. From Starbucks to sushi, Suvarnabhumi has it covered so you won’t go hungry as you wait for your plane. But few people (apart from locals and airport staff) seem to know about the fantastic little restaurant called Nad Jour o
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One-Way Flights to Thailand (Visa Regulations)
Under current Thai visa regulations, a foreign national is not permitted to fly on a one-way ticket to Thailand unless they are in possession of a valid visa which can be presented when checking in for the flight. Without this visa, the passenger may be refused boarding or may be requested to purcha
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Visa Requirements Listed by Country (Links to Thai Embassies)
Click on the listings below to be taken to each individual country’s visa requirements for Thailand. There you will find rules and regulations pertaining to your country, cost of visas and (in some cases) downloadable visa application forms. Many of the countries listed also have Thai consulat
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Do I Need a Visa for Travel to Thailand?
If you are visiting Thailand as a tourist, you may be eligible to enter the country under the ‘Visa Exemption’ rule. If you are eligible to enter Thailand under this rule you will be granted a stay of a maximum:
30 days if you enter Thailand via an international airport (e.g. Bangkok, P
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Single-Entry Tourist Visa
If you are travelling to Thailand and you don’t meet all the conditions required for the visa exemption, you are best advised to contact the nearest Thai embassy/consulate in your home country and apply for a visa before you travel.
There are different types of visa depending on the reason for
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Multi-Entry Tourist Visa
Changes to Thailand Tourist Visas
On November 13, 2015, Thailand introduced a new style Multiple Entry Tourist Visa. The previous double and triple entry tourist visas mentioned below are no longer available as of November 13, 2015.
Click here for full details on the new Multiple Entry Tourist Visa
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Other Types of Visa
Apart from the Tourist Visa (TR), there are other categories depending on the purpose of your visit to Thailand. Briefly, these types of visa are:
B – Business or paid employment
ED – Education or unpaid work
M – Media
O – Other
It is up to you as an individual to ensure you
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Overstaying Your Thai Visa
The short answer is, don’t.
The long answer is, do not overstay your visa.
In the past, I have heard of many people who have overstayed their visa and simply paid a fine upon leaving the country. At the old airport there was even a room designated specifically for visitors who overstayed their
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River Cruise - Bangkok by Night
A number of competing firms provide the option of an evening dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River. It’s a pleasant way to enjoy Bangkok and the ‘River of Kings’ at night, with a typical cruise taking around 2 hours and ranging in price from 800 – 2,000 Baht. Most dinner cruises requ
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Tsunami Memorial Sculpture, Krabi
The Asian tsunami on December 26th 2004 claimed over 220,000 lives. In Thailand, over 5,000 people were killed. Nobody who experienced it in person or who watched the news coverage will forget the events of that day.
It is perhaps fitting that the memorial is an understated affair, but I wonder jus
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Phuket and the Andaman in Style
For those wishing to do a bit of island-hopping in the Phuket and Krabi region, there is now an alternative to the traditional ferry boat.
Destination Air run the only seaplane shuttle service in Thailand, with planes landing on the waterfront of major hotels and resorts. I haven’t flown with
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Visakha Puja Day
Today is a national holiday in Thailand to mark Visakha Puja Day*, the holiest of all the Buddhist holidays. Celebrated every year in May on the date of the full-moon, the day is often simply referred to as ‘Buddha Day’.
Visakha Puja marks the day when Prince Siddhatta Gotama was born,
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Can my airline stop me from boarding if I haven't got a visa for Thailand?
Yes they can, but don’t let this panic you! There aren’t long lines of people being turned away from their flights to Bangkok. It isn’t common for airlines to prevent passengers from boarding, but they do have the authority to do so if the passenger doesn’t meet the Thai immi
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Should I take cash, credit cards or travellers cheques?
Personally, I would opt for a combination of all three regardless of how long you are spending in Thailand.
Cash
Cash is obviously convenient, but carrying large bundles of money around in any country presents risks and Thailand is no different. When you arrive in Thailand you will naturally need so
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Wat Tham Seua (Tiger Cave Temple), Krabi
It may be hard to drag yourself away from Krabi’s beautiful beaches, but a visit to Wat Tham Seua is recommended. A tiger once lived in the cave that is now the monastery’s main hall and hence the name. Set in a tropical forest 10 kms outside of Krabi Town, the main cave and temple is interesting wi
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When is the best time to visit Thailand?
In my opinion, any month is a good time to visit, but much depends on what you want from your trip. The reality is that any time of the year will have its advantages and disadvantages. For many people the weather is a major consideration, but I think it’s all too easy to get too hung-up about visiti
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