Road signs are quite standard all over the world. However, each country will have its exception which may differ from the country where you are coming from. Below are 3 different types of common signs and road type that you would see in Thailand. You may click on the road sign image to enlarge the [...]
I like the table calendar which is distributed for free by Bangkok Bank to their customers. The design is clean and allows ample space to jot down important appointments and reminders. In terms of usability (clean design and material that is easy to write on, with sufficient spacing), the calendar is better than even the [...]
In this article, I would share my experience of driving around in Thailand. In the beginning, it is a little unnerving but after a while, it gets easier once I figure out how things work around here. Preparation before coming Before I came to Thailand, I applied for an international driving license with my country [...]
If you are planning to visit Thailand for a short duration, you would usually get yourself a prepaid mobile data plan. Upon arrival at the airport, do visit the booth of AIS, True and DTAC where you can select a mobile plan that may best suit your needs. There are plans that cater for 4, [...]
If you need to send or receive money via Western Union, you may try to approach the customer service country at Robinson Departmental store. I find a number of Robinson departmental store available in Central Plaza shopping complexes which can be found in many places in Thailand. The customer service counters are usually found in [...]
I have travelled to Thailand many times since the past 10 years or so. In the past, when I make short trips, I tend to estimate the amount I needed and would bring sufficient amount to use. At first, I used to change into Thai baht before arriving. But after I know of a good [...]
You would see monks in saffron robes in many places where travelling in Thailand. As monks have to observe 227 precepts which is known as Vinaya, there are many things that if done unknowingly may cause a monk to break his precepts or affect him in practice. As a tourist visiting the place, you may [...]
I have traveled to Thailand many times for more than 10 years. Often we are in a group and it is more economical to employ the services of a van driver. Hopefully this information would be useful for those who are travelling to Thailand and looking for a van driver- as to ensure you may [...]
I visit Thailand often during year end and each time, one of my priorities is to buy the Thai calendar with dates and months written in Thai language. I have been buying the calendar under this series since 2013. It is a way that I use to make myself remember the Thai numbers. The cover [...]
I have been travelling actively since 2005, especially to Thailand. Previously, whenever I was overseas, I put my Malaysian phone on roaming. And the phone bill used to cost me a bomb. In the past when I took leave and visit Thailand, between 9 to 16 days per visit, my local phone bill used to [...]
