Koh Samui Scams: Taxis, Jet Skis and the Bar Bill Trick
Meterless taxis, jet ski damage claims and padded bar bills: how the Samui hustles work and how to dodge them.
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Books7 min
Thailand Crime Novels: Sleaze, Sin and Murder Worth Packing
Neon, corrupt cops, dodgy expats and a body in a back soi. The Thailand crime novels worth packing, the order to read them and what suits a flight.
Books6 min
Books About Thai Bar Girls: Four Non-Fiction Reads Worth Your Time
Four non-fiction books show the bars from the stool, the stage and the street. Here is what each covers and what a punter can learn from it.
Pattaya STI Clinic: Where to Get Checked After Soi 6
Soi 6 is fun, the follow-up is less fun but far cheaper than ignoring it. Where to get tested in Pattaya, what to ask for and what it costs.
Sexual Health7 min
PrEP in Thailand: The Little Pills That Save a Wild Night
PrEP stops HIV before a wild night and PEP stops it after a mishap. How both work in Thailand, where to get them and what they cost.
Books7 min
Novels About Bangkok Nightlife: The Bar-Girl Books Punters Read
Fall for a gogo dancer on the page, not in your bank account. A cheeky reading list of the novels that get Bangkok's bars most right.
Sexual Health6 min
Viagra in Thailand: Pharmacies, Fakes, Kamagra and Condoms
Buy from a licensed pharmacy, never from a hawker with a tray. Here is how Viagra works in Thailand, plus condoms, lube and emergency contraception.
STI Testing in Bangkok: Where to Go, Fast and Discreet
A burning question deserves a fast answer. Where to get a discreet STI check in Bangkok, what a panel covers, how long results take and the cost.
Books7 min
Thailand Fever Book: What Your Thai Girlfriend Really Thinks
Thailand Fever puts English and Thai side by side so you stop guessing what she means. Here is what the book covers and where it falls short.
Books7 min
Books to Read Before Visiting Thailand: Don't Be a Clueless Farang
Learn sawasdee, skip the lèse-majesté trap and stop tipping like a lost tourist. A short reading list for a smoother first Thai trip.
Travel Tips12 min
Cheap Flights to Thailand: Save on Airfare and Spend on Nightlife Instead
How to find cheap flights to Thailand, Bangkok and Phuket without losing comfort, with airport tips and strategies.
Pattaya Scams: A Real Story and Practical Safety Tips for Travelers
How common Pattaya scams work, drawn from one traveler's experience, plus the warning signs and practical tips to stay safe in Pattaya nightlife.
Travel Tips7 min
Top 10 Rookie Mistakes Men Make in Thailand’s Gogo Bars (And How to Avoid Them)
Don’t get ripped off in Thailand’s girl bars and gogo bars. See the 10 biggest mistakes first-timers make in Bangkok, Pattaya & Phuket.
Bangkok Airport Car Hire: The Best Adult Options for Solo Men
The best options for Bangkok airport car hire at Suvarnabhumi, from affordable cars to SUVs, and how to book a rental.
Retire Richer & Happier: How to Plan for Retirement in Thailand
The true cost of living, dating and nightlife for single men who want to retire in Thailand, plus tips on visas and budgeting.
First Timer’s Guide to Soi Cowboy: What to Expect and How to Prepare
What to know before visiting Bangkok Soi Cowboy, with tips on the best bars, what to expect and how much to spend.
The Songkran Festival Guide for Single Men: Best Places to Party in Thailand
The best parties, nightlife and hot spots for single men coming to Bangkok, Pattaya or Phuket for the Songkran Festival.
Travel Tips6 min
Why Prostitution in Bangkok is Famous for Single Men in Thailand
Why Prostitution in Bangkok has a reputation for women, nightlife and cultural beauty standards.
Travel Tips6 min
How to Get to City Center from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
The fastest way to reach Bangkok Airport to City Center is outlined here. Use this guide to find affordable solutions and not get scammed.
6 Cheap Girl-Friendly Pattaya Hotels Near Walking Street: Hotel Deals
Looking out for Pattaya Hotels near Walking Street that are guest-friendly to bring back girls? Take a look at our list of affordable options.