Do's and Don'ts

Tips for Doing Thailand on the Cheap

February 24, 2009
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Tips for Doing Thailand on the Cheap

DON’TS: Don’t bother paying for a room at a dingy guesthouse, just check into the local temple and stay for free. Don’t bother having your breakfast and lunch at the market, all that’s free at the temple too! Don’t bother getting yourself a pricey tourist visa, the 30 day freebie one on arrival will...
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Tips for Dating a Thai Man

February 13, 2009
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Tips for Dating a Thai Man

DOS Do hire a private detective for a few days; it could be money well spent. Do get suspicious if you find names to the likes of ‘Ning’; ‘Nong’ and ‘Nat’ on his mobile, they could more than just friends. Do cook for him and eat together; he would much appreciate and enjoy having...
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Tips for Dating a Thai Girl

February 5, 2009
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Tips for Dating a Thai Girl

DON’TS: Don’t arrive at you meeting place after her on the first date. Don’t invite her to a bar/disco on your first date and certainly…. Don’t ask her to bed after your first date. Don’t misunderstand if she takes her friend along on your first couple of dates; she’s still a little afraid of...
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Thai Royal Family and Lese Majeste

January 29, 2009
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Thai Royal Family and Lese Majeste

Most people know before they come to Thailand for a holiday, that they shouldn’t criticize or even comment about the Thai royal family. It is a sensitive subject which could lead to 15 years in prison in extreme cases of lese majeste. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that only Thai people will be...
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More Tips on Going to Thailand

January 5, 2009
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More Tips on Going to Thailand

Thailand holidays are not all about beaches and elephants. Thailand has far more to offer than that. Try your best to experience the culture and life of the local people. Here are some more of my tips on how to make the most out of your holiday in Thailand. DO’S * Do run up...
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Tips for Going to Thailand

December 30, 2008
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Tips for Going to Thailand

Here are some useful “Do’s and Don’ts” for your next holiday or extended stay in Thailand: DON’TS * Don’t take up any offer of a ten baht tuk-tuk ride or you will be taken for one BIG ride. * Don’t complain about the standard of English here, your Thai language skills aren’t exactly that...
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Richard Barrow is a prolific writer and ardent photographer. He first came to Thailand in the early 1990's. For 15 years he worked at a primary school in Samut Prakan. Now, he is the managing director of his own company.

Stephen Cleary has been a resident of Thailand for many years. He has done every job possible from acting in Thai soap operas to working undercover for the Thai police. Steve is now a freelance travel writer and translator. He lives with his wife in Suphanburi province.

Panrit "Gor" Daoruang was, in his youth, Thailand's most famous Internet teenager. He is still well-known around the world as he has been blogging about his life since the age of twelve. He now has a daughter called Nong Grace who already has her own website.






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