UPDATE October 2023 So now I have one of these toys too. After I was made an irresistible offer, I simply couldn’t resist. Now I fly my drone in Thailand. The photos and videos on the internet are usually spectacular. The unusual perspective alone, which is difficult for people to achieve, makes the shots extraordinary. …
When asked about recommended guesthouses or hotels in Chiang Rai, I often couldn’t provide a good suggestion. Because typically, one doesn’t often stay in a hotel in their own town. Now I can finally provide a well-founded answer, as I have looked into pleasant overnight stay options in the city. The outcome are 9 recommendations …
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We wanted to go to the sea for a few days. Relax, snorkel and eat seafood. Little effort in getting there in combination with relaxation and beach, was the default. So we quickly came to Koh Yao Yai, which we both had not yet been. We were not at all disappointed. What does Koh Yao …
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The topic of expat health insurance for Thailand is very much on my mind right now. A doctor friend of mine has written an article about it, which I published recently. Now I also had the opportunity for an interview with a representative of a health insurance company in Germany that operates worldwide. Of course, …
Interview with Anne-Katrin Schwanitz about expat health insurance for Thailand Read More »
A bike tour in northern Thailand for a long weekend from Chiang Rai. Approx. 100 km per day on small roads with little traffic. On the 2nd day 1200 meters altitude difference. Best time to travel: November and December. September and October as well as January and February also possible. “I couldn’t stand it at …
Cycling Thailand: 3 beautiful days around Chiang Rai for strong cyclists Read More »
Already from the airplane it can be seen in the west, the 69 metres high, shining white statue of Wat Huay Pla Kang – called big Buddha Chiang Rai. The statue was built only a few years ago and is already a very popular destination for tourists from Thailand, China and the western countries. The …
800 times denser than air, not suitable to breathe through our lungs and 25x faster freezing than on land. Stephan Werner is an expert for diving in Thailand, Khao Lak and also a contact person for activities and points of interest in the area. In this article he gives some precious advice for Scuba Diving …
On the topic of mobile telephony in Thailand a lot has already been said. I would like to give a tip on how to get a really high data volume. There are three major providers who split the cake among themselves. True and AIS seem to be the most popular ones and don’t give each …
My experience with hotels in the 800,- Baht-class at Suvarnabhumi Airport. If you have to sleep at Bangkok airport, you should read my experience report. More information on this topic also on the best 5 tips for Bangkok airport. Recently I was in Bangkok again. Because I had to go to the airport Suvarnabhumi several …
If you want to make calls with your Thai SIM card, you need a credit. And one that hasn’t expired yet. This is because each top-up has only one duration or validity period set by the telephone company. So if you are in Thailand for a few weeks in winter and want to use your …
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From time to time I try out new hotels when I have to sleep at Bangkok airport. The hotels in Lat Krabang have some advantages. Today I present the “Hometel Suphan Lake“. The Suphan Lake in Lat Krabang at Bangkok airport is called “Hometel”. It is also very cosy. From almost every room you can …
Hotel Test Lat Krabang – Hotels at Suvarnabhumi Airport Read More »