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Thailand's King

Thailand's monarchy, and its current King in particularly, are a very important part of Thai culture.

The 2004 Tsunami, referred to as the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, the 2004 Indonesian Tsunami or the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami, was one of the worst natural disasters in recorded history. It killed hundreds of thousands and caused billions of dollars in property damage. Find out more about these rare but awful events in Thailand.

Do I Need a Visa to Visit Thailand?

Most travelers to Thailand DO NOT need visas. Whether you need one depends on which country you are from and how long you plan on staying in Thailand.

Plan for Your Thailand Vacation

Things to do before you arrive in Thailand

Pattaya's Miss International Queen Pageant

Pattaya is known for lots of things, one of the more interesting is the annual Miss Tiffany Contest, an international transvestite and transsexual beauty pageant.

The Truth About Thailand’s Rainy Season

What if I get sick in Thailand?

Information about Health Care, doctors and hospitals in Thailand.

Can I Extend My Thailand Visa?

Information about extending your visa while you're in Thailand.

Thailand Trip Planning FAQs - Common Questions about Thailand

Thailand FAQs - Common Questions about Thailand

Don't forget, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months!

Important tips about visas in Thailand.

All-Inclusive Honeymoons in Thailand

For a tropical honeymoon destination, many people are surprised to find out that Thailand doesn’t have many all-inclusive resorts and mistakenly think that it’s not a great honeymoon destination because of that.

Options for Traveling inside Thailand

Options for traveling inside Thailand

The Best Times to Travel in Thailand

A guide to Thailand's seasons

Pattaya Hotels

There are so many Pattaya hotels to choose from, from cheap guesthouses in the middle of the city to upscale resorts on the coast. Here are some great Pattaya hotels.

Options for Getting Around Bangkok

Pattaya's Kid-Friendly Sights

Pattaya has plenty of activities for children.

Free Things to Do in Thailand

Free museums, beaches, temples and other activities in Thailand.

Thai Cooking Schools

Thai Cooking Schools in Bangkok

Beaches in Pattaya

Pattaya’s beaches are abundant but aren’t as clean or quiet as the beaches in other parts of the country. They do offer great value and are very convenient if you’re coming from Bangkok. If you’re heading to Pattaya but want a quiet beach to relax on, the best bet is one of the resorts between Pattaya Beach and Jomtien Beach. Many of these have their own private beaches.

Family-Friendly Pattaya

Pattaya has quite a few resorts for families as well as more and more things for kids.

Nightlife in Thailand

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