BANGKOK – Thailand attracts plenty of kind, helpful, and interesting foreign residents, but no country is free of difficult people. After spending time in expat circles, you may meet someone whose choices can expose your private life, drain your energy, cost you money, or pull you into serious trouble. This guide focuses on repeated harmful […]
When Vedant Chawla first visited Chiang Mai in February 2016, he did not know the city would one day become home. Originally from Agra, India, the city known around the world for the Taj Mahal, Chawla says Northern Thailand gave him something he had been looking for but could not easily describe at the time: […]
BANGKOK – Thailand is becoming a more appealing destination for travelers who want a tattoo with a story behind it. Some visitors seek a traditional Sak Yant blessing, while others book appointments with contemporary artists in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, or other creative centers. In 2026, Thailand’s tattoo tourism is changing as travelers ask more […]
“Ladyboy” is a common tourist term for some Thai transgender women, but many people prefer kathoey or identify simply as women. The label can describe a visible part of Thai culture, yet it doesn’t capture every person’s identity, work, family life, or beliefs. Thailand’s kathoey culture has historical roots, strong public visibility, and a complicated […]