Alternative State Quarantine (ASQ) in Thailand
Thailand ASQ is a period of mandatory quarantine accommodation for arriving international visitors at government-accredited hotels. All ASQ bookings are paid for by the traveler. Properties that have been approved for ASQ by Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health are now offering packages that can be easily booked online. These ASQ packages include accommodation, 3 meals …
Golf Quarantine in Thailand
The Thai authorities have come up with what seems like a great alternative for ASQ hotels, the “golf quarantine”. This involves essentially undertaking your prescribed quarantine period at a golfing resort, so instead of staring at the same four walls for two weeks you can get outside and play as much golf as you like, get some fresh air and hopefully shave a stroke or two off your handicap in the process …
Health Insurance in Thailand
There are several reasons why medical insurance for foreigners in Thailand is not just a good idea but a crucial matter to consider for several reasons. Even though hospital treatment is cheap in Thailand by Western, particularly American standards, any serious inpatient treatment such as surgery or cancer treatments, for example, can be painfully expensive at a top-notch hospital …
Top 5 Things To Do in Pattaya
Pattaya City is a popular beachside destination only a couple of hours south of Bangkok on the eastern side of the Gulf of Thailand. Traditionally known for its raucous nightlife centred around Walking Street, the city is a popular destination with locals, tourists and expats. Nowadays, Pattaya has a lot more to offer than a …
Top 5 Things To Do in Bangkok
The Thai capital of Bangkok is one of the world’s most visited cities, and it’s not hard to see why. It’s a huge, sprawling city, constantly bustling, chaotic and exciting, serving up a frenetic assault on the senses from the moment you arrive. Towering modern skyscrapers can be found just a stone’s throw from ancient …
Top 5 Things To Do in Hua Hin
Hua Hin might not be as well known as Phuket or Koh Samui, but this wonderful city which sits opposite Pattaya on the western side of the Gulf of Thailand has become very popular with travelers who don’t want the over-development characteristic of Phuket, or the gaudy, in your face nightlife of Pattaya. It is …
Top 5 Things to Do in Koh Samui
Koh Samui is the largest island in the Gulf of Thailand, and a tropical paradise with amazing white sand beaches, fantastic weather, and a wealth of fascinating attractions, plus great restaurants and nightlife for visitors. It’s the only island in the Gulf of Thailand to have an airport, making it easily accessible from Bangkok for …
Top 5 Things to Do in Chiang Mai
Known as the “Jewel of the North”, the ancient city of Chiang Mai is located around 700km north of the capital but is easily reached by remarkably cheap air tickets from one of the low-cost carriers. Steeped in history and culture, the city is cooler, quieter, and more laid back than the chaotic capital of …