Category: Travel
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Thailand is a notoriously difficult place to get off the beaten path. Pretty much every corner of the country has been scoured by foreign tourists and written about by travel bloggers. But, thankfully, there are still some lesser-known destinations in Thailand that most foreigners don’t know about. In fact, the 10 places compiled on this…
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Thailand’s Songkran Festival isn’t just any celebration; it’s a cultural phenomenon, a nationwide water fight where people flood the streets and party over the span of three days (or more). Tourists flock to Thailand every year in April to celebrate Songkran–one of the wildest, wettest, and most fun holidays in the world. And if you…
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Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan is one of the wildest parties on the face of the earth. Each month, this tropical paradise erupts into a frenzy of music, lights, and electrifying energy as partygoers and backpackers from around the globe come together to celebrate under the shimmering glow of a full moon. The party…
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If you’re eyeing Thailand as your next long-term destination, you might have stumbled upon something called the “Thailand Privilege Visa” or “Elite Visa.” Sounds exclusive, right? Well, it kind of is! Due to the extremely high price tag, the Thailand Elite Visa is aimed at affluent foreigners who want to stay in Thailand long-term. The…
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Since becoming de facto legal in June 2022, the cannabis scene in Thailand has been on a blaze. Weed shops are literally everywhere you look in the country, offering some of the strongest weed strains you’ll find in the world. And Phuket is no exception. In fact, Phuket has some of the coolest and most…
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Generally speaking, Thailand is one of the safest countries in the world. Crime–especially violent crime–is very rare in the country and tourists typically are welcomed into the country with open arms. But just because crime is few and far between doesn’t mean you should let your guard down while traveling through Thailand. Because tourist scams…
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Let’s be honest. A lot of guys travel to Thailand in hopes of finding a Thai girlfriend. And even more go simply wanting to date Thai girls in order to experience the local culture and–of course–uhh, try new things. Whatever the case, we aren’t judging. Online dating apps have changed the game. Now meeting people…
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It’s no surprise that many visitors in Thailand find themselves wanting to stay longer than their visa allows. Wanting to do it is fine–even expected–but actually doing it can have consequences like fines and/or other harsher penalties. In fact, some long-term overstayers potentially face detainment in immigration jail or being deported and blacklisted (banned) from…
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Visiting Thailand is a pretty straightforward endeavor for most tourists, especially those from countries with strong passports. The two options chosen by most travelers are either to obtain the standard Single Entry Thailand Tourist Visa (TR) beforehand online or from a Thai embassy or to opt for visa-exempt entry to the Kingdom. Most tourists visiting…
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Nowadays, pretty much everyone knows that Thailand is one the best tourist destinations on the planet. It’s an amazing country with a rich culture, stunning beaches, tasty food, and welcoming people. But for those same reasons, it’s also one of the best countries in the world for expats. Essentially, relocating to Thailand is like putting…