Discover Bangkok, a first timers’ guide

Outlook of a tourist destination is as important as its image in a tourism department. It is the duty of tourism department to make the place more attracting to the tourists. Authority must ensure that they give the tourists, both international visitors and Thai residents, a general outlook on Thailand as a tourist destination. This [...]

10 Ways to Spot a Katoey in Thailand

Author: Steven Walters Have you heard the term katoey or ladyboy before? These creatures have been encountered by many first timers (and even some second and third timers) in Bangkok, Phuket and Pattaya, much to the chagrin of the unsuspecting mark. What is a katoey? It is quite simply a transsexual or transvestite and they are [...]

Thai Etiquette – dos and don’ts

“Sawadee ka!” All visitors to Thailand usually experience a warm welcome from Thai people, and almost always leave with a sense that the Thai are wonderfully hospitable and polite. The Thais are naturally friendly and passive towards strangers, which is one of the chief attractions of the country, and much of it is a result of [...]

Six of the best spa resorts in Thailand

Thailand has always possessed a strong sense of mysticism and natural healing through the variety of available yoga and meditation options. This becomes apparent through the many spas and resorts that can be located throughout the country. Below you will find an array of worthy health spa and vacation resorts, which accommodate a wide [...]

Honeymooning in Bangkok

The best course of action to take sometimes isn’t clear until you’ve listed and considered your alternatives. The following paragraphs should help clue you in to what the experts think is significant. Bangkok, the city of angles or ‘Krungthep’,was established in 1782 by King Rama I. The very charm of the city, indeed [...]

Business Rehabilitation and Bankruptcy Law in Thailand

Author: Wolfgang Jaegel In Thailand, Bankruptcy Laws form part of the Commercial Law. Thai bankruptcy law is devised in such a way not only to help debtors to distribute their property but also to help them in rehabilitating via several reorganization provisions. In other words, the Bankruptcy Law includes the Bankruptcy Act for Business Rehabilitation. The Business [...]

Property Purchases by Foreigners in Thailand

Author: Gregory Smyth Thailand going back to democracy after a 15 month military rule has already had a positive impact on the property market. There have been a notable number of deals completing during the high season in Phuket as well as more visitors to the sole agency projects. The newly elected government has begun to take [...]

Retirement Visa in Thailand

Author: George Dowhan If you are going to retire to Thailand and if you are over 50 years of age you should obtain a Retirement Visa. It’s that simple. If you don’t then you will be doing a “visa run” every month like thousands or tens of thousands of other foreigners. For those of you not acquainted [...]

Top Cities to See During a Holiday in Thailand

Author: Daniel Jowssey 5 Cities to see-during a Holiday in Thailand is: 1.Bangkok is a fascinating city which has managed to keep it’s ancient eastern traditions whilst embracing the modern progression of the western world. Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand and offers a host of experiences which include floating markets, modern bars, top of the [...]

Buying and renovating old condos in Chiang Mai

While new luxury condo developments compete to out price each other in Chiang Mai, a small group of shrewd ‘redevelopers’ have been snapping up the abundant older units, redecorating them and making some lucrative gains. Despite the ambitious development going on around the city, there remains a suspiciously large number of mostly empty apartment blocks. They [...]

Chiang Mai 101 for visitors

North of Thailand, is the mountainous city of Chiang Mai. This city is famous for its culture, festivals and rugged terrain. Chiang Mai have wonderful world class holiday resorts and entertainment. That is why tourist arrivals to Chiang Mai keep increasing every year. Chiang Mai is also famous for its teak wood. Thus you can see [...]

Massage in Chiang Mai - “a Must after you Arrive.”

When you come to Thailand do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a massage. There are different types of massages to choose from. Before I explain the different types I would like to stress that anyone having muscle injuries, problems such as thrombosis, varicose veins, arteriosclerosis, skin disease, heart conditions, cancer, wounds, cuts, ulcers, diabetes [...]

The origins of massage

Asian massage is very popular as a form of therapy and relaxation. The tradition Asian massage techniques have been developed and refined in India and the Far East over many centuries. Thai Massage originates in India, Thai massage techniques is a combination of guided stretching and Meridian pressure techniques with Pranayama breathing. This form of massage [...]

Thai Girls And Thailand Travel In 5 Easy Steps

If you’ve hit an age where meeting attractive younger (than you) girls or women seems to be a wicked challenge, maybe it’s time to consider opening your mind to new horizons. Yes I’m talking about Thai girls and Thai women here. And doing it from a guy who has lived in Thailand for the best [...]

Gay guide to Pattaya by night

Pattaya is a popular holiday destination among gay and lesbian travellers, not just for its beaches and close proximity to the Thai capital, but for its liberal attitude towards homosexuality and its vibrant gay-friendly nightlife. Notorious for its thriving sex industry, Pattaya has long attracted those in search of a good time. We’ve all seen the [...]

Luxury Holidays At Krabi, Thailand

Krabi is a province of astonishing beauty, with spectacular views over the Andaman Sea and the closest coastal access to the Koh Hong island group, and the more famous Koh Phi Phi island. The province is largely ignored however by vacationers on luxury holidays in Thailand as Phuket is a short distance away and more [...]

Handicraft shopping in Chiang Mai

Most visitors to Chiang Mai head straight to the temples and to the surrounding mountains to see the hill tribes. The culture in Northern Thailand may be defined by the excellent trekking and historic sites, but one of the greatest attractions for a growing number of people is the excellent shopping at the Baan Tawai [...]

Beginner’s guide to staying on Koh Tao

The three main things you need on Koh Tao apart from a good diving school, are somewhere to stay, somewhere to eat, and somewhere to party. The first priority for anyone is getting a roof over your head, and you can if push comes to shove find accommodation at the pier when you arrive off one [...]

Songkran in Chiang Mai

Fun, fun, riotous fun! That’s probably the defining character of a nation known for injecting enjoyment into almost everything it does. ‘Sanook’, as the Thais call it, should be part of everything, whether its singing karaoke, sharing somtam or celebrating Songkran with a solid splashing! Good grief! How does one describe a 100,000 person water fight. [...]

Corporate Secretarial Services in the Kingdom of Thailand

Author: Wolfgang Jaegel In today’s dynamic business world, the success of corporate governance largely depends on fulfilling a multitude of secretarial works, legal necessities, and constitutional compliances. No matter it is a small business set up or a large business corporation, corporate secretarial services are essential for the success and existence of a business. Corporate secretarial services [...]

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