It’s not street dancing as we know it, it’s not dancing in the street as we know it. This is more of a procession, a dancing procession, dancing all the way to the neighborhood temple in Buriram, Northeast Thailand. Among the procession are members of my wife’s family, extended family, and friends, and they are […]
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Is Thailand a Land of Ghosts
Do you believe in ghosts? If you are Thai I’m certain you will answer yes, I believe in ghosts. If you are a Westerner I guess you will most likely dismiss ghosts and belief in the spirit world as pure twaddle. As a Westerner living in Thailand, you will also know that Thai people truly […]
Continue ReadingPattaya to Cambodia Visa Run with Five Star Visa
This is a trip report from May 2016. I am not going to include details of visa requirements, visa types, or how many days you will be permitted to stay in Thailand. Visa rules and regulations change frequently in Thailand; I will only include details of my own visa situation. For up-to-date information regarding your […]
Continue ReadingTrain 13 Bangkok To Chiang Mai
If you want to take the overnight sleeper train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, there are several options to choose from, including 1st class, 2nd class with AC, 2nd class with fan, and ladies only. We chose the #13 2nd class overnight train to Chiang Mai. What makes Train 13 one of the most popular […]
Continue ReadingPattaya Savannakhet Visa Run
IMPORTANT: The visa run trip reports on this page are from several years ago. You may find the information and links useful when it comes to planning a trip from Pattaya to Savannakhet, but due visa rules and regulations in Thailand changing frequently, I recommend you use these Pattaya forums to find the latest rules […]
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