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Travelling Safe in Thailand: Scams and Strangers

Travelling Safe in Thailand: Scams and Strangers

September 13, 2013 · by William Harrison · in Travel Concerns

Holidays, or any day really, in any country can get terribly out of hand and even ugly real fast if you aren’t paying attention or don’t know what to be watching for. Thailand, while in my honest opinion one of…

Between Chiangmai and the border with Myanmar

Tales of Tragedy – Brokedown Bus

May 24, 2013 · by William Harrison · in Travel Concerns

After a hurried trip to Laos that had me on the road for 3 days with precious little time to stretch out and recharge I returned home around midnight to find that I had to make a trip to a…

9 Scams to Watch out for in Thailand

9 Scams to Watch out for in Thailand

January 22, 2013 · by Frank Munkvold · in Travel Concerns

Thailand is one of the most tourist friendly countries in the world and it has become very popular with Western travelers in the recent years. The travelling is not excessively expensive; the culture is rich and colorful; the people are…

Shark fin soup in a restaurant in Bangkok

Shark Fin Soup – Big Deal?

January 26, 2012 · by Frank Munkvold · in Travel Concerns

With the Chinese New Year celebrations raging around Thailand, tourists are flocking to Phuket and Bangkok’s Chinatown to watch the parades. I can only imagine how much shark fin soup is eaten at this time of year. So what’s the…

Tips on Buying Thai Silk

Tips on Buying Thai Silk

September 8, 2011 · by Lourdes · in Travel Concerns

Thai silk has distinct characteristics which distinguish it from silk made from other countries. When buying Thai silk, you must consider the following tips to get the most out of your purchase.

Bangkok City: Tips to Stay Out of Trouble

Bangkok City: Tips to Stay Out of Trouble

August 11, 2011 · by Frank Munkvold · in Travel Concerns

Bangkok, Thailand can be a lot to take in upon first setting foot in the city. Upon arrival, you are greeted by high rise buildings, traffic and humid weather but the real charm of Bangkok City is its authentic Thai…

Pattaya Jet Ski Scam

January 24, 2011 · by Frank Munkvold · in Travel Concerns

This scam occurs in Pattaya at about 4pm when the owners of the jet skis will no longer find any more customers. The stage is now set. Jet skis which you rented for about 400 baht for a half hour…

Bangkok Taxi

Bangkok Taxi Tips

January 16, 2011 · by Frank Munkvold · in Travel Concerns

One of the easiest and certainly the most comfortable way to get around Bangkok is by air conditioned car. Taxis in Bangkok are cheap and are everywhere night or day. Following is a list of tips to make your Bangkok taxi experience smooth and eas

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