In traditional Thai culture, special birthdays and anniversaries are celebrated in twelve-year cycles linked to the signs of the zodiac. Similar to the Chinese zodiac there are twelve animals each representing a year. The zodiac years for that animal are shown in brackets. *In Northern Thai culture, the elephant can replace the pig For Thai … The post Animals of the Thai Zodiac and the Twelve Year Cycle appeared first on Thaizer ..read more

Listed below are the dates for public holidays in Thailand during 2024. Please note that government offices and immigration offices in Thailand are closed on public holidays. Keep this in mind if you need to extend your visa or require consular services. Thai embassies and consulates outside Thailand may also be closed on these dates. … The post Public holidays in Thailand, 2024 appeared first on Thaizer ..read more

A longtail boat – its bow decorated with colourful ribbons for spiritual protection –  powers through the water. In the sapphire-blue skies above, sea eagles effortlessly ride the thermals. In the distance, limestone mountains rise above the water. It’s a quintessential Krabi scene that anybody who has travelled to the beaches or islands in this … The post Ko Klang: A taste of local life in Krabi appeared first on Thaizer ..read more

For those of us who love Thailand we already know what makes this country so special. It’s a glorious cocktail of stunning scenery, fabulous food and tropical delights. But above all else, it’s the Thai people who make this country live up to the tag, Amazing Thailand. For the many repeat visitors to the Land … The post The benefits of Vitamin Sea: Health and wellness holidays on Ko Samui appeared first on Thaizer ..read more

Passengers arriving at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi international airport (BKK) enter the arrivals hall on Level 2. To catch a public taxi (known as a taxi-meter) you need to go down to Level 1. Despite various crackdowns by Thai authorities there are still some unlicensed touts hanging around so ignore shouts of “taxi” or “where you go?” … The post How to Catch a Taxi From Bangkok Airport appeared first on Thaizer ..read more

Long distance trains to and from Bangkok are now using a new railway station. On 19 January 2023, services moved away from Bangkok Hua Lamphong to the Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in the Bang Sue district of the Thai capital. Travellers heading to destinations including Chiang Mai, Udon Thani or Surat Thani will now … The post Bangkok’s new train station: Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (Bang Sue Grand Station) appeared first on Thaizer ..read more

In October 2022, Thailand dropped all Covid entry restrictions. However, the Thai government held a meeting on 5 January 2023 to discuss potential changes to the entry rules. The new rules are a response to China’s reopening. At the time of writing (1pm local time 8 January) there is still no official statement from the … The post Thailand Entry Rules appeared first on Thaizer ..read more

Search continues for missing sailors The search continues for the last five missing crew members from HTMS Sukhothai. The Thai navy warship sank on 18 December after losing power in a storm off the coast of Prachuap Khiri Khan. Out of the 105 people on board, 76 were rescued while the bodies of 24 others … The post Thailand news: January 2023 appeared first on Thaizer ..read more

Whether or not you need a visa for Thailand will depend on a number of factors. This includes your nationality and your length of stay in Thailand. The information here is aimed at tourists. If you aren’t visiting as a tourist or are planning to stay long-term in Thailand, there are different visas available depending … The post Visa rules for tourists travelling to Thailand appeared first on Thaizer ..read more

Over the years, the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has introduced various online ticketing portals. They have been notoriously buggy to use and left many tourists frustrated. The latest version is the SRT’s D-Ticket system. While it’s definitely a big improvement over its predecessors, the online ticket system is still far from perfect. State Railway … The post How to buy Thailand train tickets online appeared first on Thaizer ..read more