Tag: Thailand
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Despite being a “third-world” country, Thailand is easily one of the safest countries in the world. And that’s is true for locals and tourists alike. Yet, safety remains a primary concern for many potential visitors. Understanding crime statistics and comparing them with other countries can provide a clearer picture of how safe Thailand truly is.…
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The Mae Hong Son Loop is easily one of the best things to do in Thailand. It is a must-ride journey through breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural experiences, and thrilling roads. But a lot of tourists motorbiking through the Mae Hong Son Loop simply follow the first guide they see on the internet. But many of…
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Want to open a business in Thailand? Well, thanks to the Thai-US Amity Treaty, it’s incredibly easy for US citizens to start businesses in Thailand–or open branches of their existing businesses in the country. These businesses can be anything from large-scale corporations all the way down to individually-owned businesses. Our in-depth guide will show you…
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We know it. You know it. Everyone knows it… Thailand is a sex tourism hotbed. Indeed, millions of tourists flock to the country every year with one goal in mind: knocking boots with sex workers. But a lot of you are probably asking: is prostitution actually legal in Thailand? And how did sex work became…
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Anyone who’s spent time in Thailand knows it’s a very hard place to leave. The food, the beaches, the people. It basically traps you. That’s why having the ability to extend your Thai tourist visa is such a useful thing. Instead of heading back to your dreary, boring life in the West, you can extend…
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Ask any person what comes to mind when they think of Thailand and you’ll hear the same things: “the beaches, the spicy food, the prostitution, and (yes!) the ladyboys.” But why are there so many ladyboys in Thailand? That’s the question we’re going to answer today–using scientific, historical, and cultural explanations. Can science explain why…
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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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Without a doubt, Bangkok has one of the best expat scenes in all of Asia–and probably the world. That’s because every day a huge amount of digital nomads, English teachers, and other adventurous souls choose Bangkok as their new home. It is estimated that about 80,000 official expats live in Bangkok–that doesn’t include unofficial expats…
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In 2018, Thailand made history as one of the first countries to regulate digital assets and cryptocurrencies. Since then, many crypto exchanges have been granted official licenses to sell cryptocurrencies in the country. And with the crypto bull run fast approaching, it’s important to know which crypto exchanges in Thailand are the very best. And…