Exploring Thailand, the UK, and everywhere in between.
Thailand is made up of 77 provinces, each with its own culture, food, landscapes, and personality. Whether you’re travelling, living here, or planning a long‑term adventure, understanding how Thailand is divided makes exploring the country far more rewarding. This guide breaks down all 77 provinces,…
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Thailand primarily uses the Thai solar calendar, which is 543 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar** used by most of the world today. That means while much of the world considers it the year , in Thailand, it’s . However, Thailand has adopted ISO 8601…
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If you’re heading to Thailand and wondering how many calories are in Thai beer, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions travellers ask — especially if you’re trying to stay in shape while enjoying a few cold ones on holiday. This…
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Thailand runs on UTC+07:00, also known as Indochina Time. No daylight saving. No seasonal clock changes. No “spring forward, fall back” chaos. Just one simple, reliable time zone — all year, every year. Historically, Bangkok used a local mean time of UTC+06:42:04 until 1920, when…
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The Oldest Seaside Resort City in Thailand (And Why Hua Hin Still Hits Different) Hua Hin is Thailand’s original beach escape — the country’s first seaside resort, long before Phuket became a tourism machine and Pattaya became… whatever Pattaya is now. Just 200 km south…
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When you tell friends or family you’re heading to Thailand, you’ll almost always hear a few myths, warnings, or “I heard…” stories — usually from people who’ve never actually been. Thailand is one of the most visited countries in the world, yet it’s still wrapped…
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As it’s coming to the end of the year and I’m back home in England for the winter, a question that always comes up is: does it snow in Thailand? Thailand is a tropical country, but it does have cooler months — especially in the…
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Bangkok is famous for its food, temples, nightlife, and energy — but one of the city’s most surprising facts is its full ceremonial name, which holds the Guinness World Record for the longest place name in the world. Most people know the city as Bangkok…
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If you’ve spent any time planning a trip to Thailand, you’ve probably fallen down the same rabbit hole most of us have: Thailand vloggers on YouTube. Whether you’re looking for travel inspiration, local insights, news updates, or just a window into everyday life, Thailand has…
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Movies Shot in Thailand With the new Fast and Furious movie being filmed in Thailand, I thought it was the perfect time to put together a list of movies shot in Thailand. These are films I’ve watched, enjoyed, and think are worth checking out. Thailand…
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