The situation with the monkeys in Lopburi has good so bad that many residents have to barricade themselves in their own houses. They need to put up netting and bars to stop the monkeys getting in and causing damage. As one resident said, it feels like the humans are in cages, while … Read more
The entertainment industry has been one of the worst hit by the COVID-19 epidemic, with many workers losing their livelihoods. But the good news is that it looks almost certain that pubs, bars and karaoke places will be allowed to reopen from 1st July. A meeting was held on Sunday between the … Read more
Khao San Road is where all the backpackers tend to head to. It’s also known as Party Central. For the last few months it’s been closed, as it was being given a makeover. Apart from that, bars and clubs have been closed, so it’s been pretty deserted. But it’s reopening again soon. … Read more
Last month we spent a grand total of 41,599 baht, but it was a bit unusual because most of it was spent in lockdown. During May the lockdown was partially lifted, so we suspected we’d spend more money, but how much did we actually spend? Read to find out. Accommodation We still live … Read more
One of the most asked questions these days is when tourists will be allowed to travel to Thailand again. Many have already booked flights for later this year, but will they actually be allowed into the country? I doubt it very much. The End of Mass Tourism Thailand airports and borders have … Read more
I’ve lived in Thailand on and offer for ten years, so have a pretty good grasp on how things work here. That’s why I chose to stay in Thailand when the COVID-19 pandemic started. I felt that Thailand was one of the safest places to hunker down, and it was definitely the … Read more