Author name: Stefania Battaglia

Graduate in Diplomacy and International Studies, she loves to travel and since 2014 she lives in Bangkok, a metropolis that allowed her to get in touch with the costums of all South East Asia.

Cost of Living Thailand

Cost of Living in Thailand: A Complete Guide

Cost of Living in Thailand – Index Living costs of Bangkok vs the rest of Thailand Main monthly expenses in Thailand Rent expenses in Bangkok Rent expenses in Thailand Grocery expenses in Thailand Cost of transportation in Bangkok Cost of Transportation in Other Thai Cities Cost of renewing your visa Extra costs, including trips outside …

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How to visit the Fake Markets in Thailand – The Guide

Fake Markets in Thailand – Index The fake markets: where they are and what they sell Frequently asked questions Final advices In Thailand, as in Asia in general, it’s very easy to find counterfeits of name brand products. The largest Thai fake markets are in Bangkok, but you can find smaller ones in other cities …

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How to Travel by Bus in Thailand: The Complete Guide

Travel by Bus in Thailand – Index Why travel by bus? The advantages The disadvantages of traveling by bus in Thailand Minivan: a variation on the bus Bus or train? Bus stations Traveling by bus within cities Timetables Types of buses A few final suggestions Frequently asked questions Why travel by bus? The advantages Traveling …

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How to Get or Convert your Drivers License in Thailand

Drivers license in Thailand – Index Who can apply for a Thai license? Why convert your license into a Thai one? Necessary documents The whole process In order to legally drive in Thailand, you need to have an international license recognized by the Geneva Convention of 1949, or convert your home country’s license so that …

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Sukhumvit Road Bangkok

Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok: The complete guide

Sukhumvit Road a Bangkok – Indice Sukhumvit Road How to get there What to do on Sukhumvit Road Where to eat on Sukhumvit Road Sukhumvit Road Unlike Ratchathewi and Pathum Wan, the area called “Sukhumvit” (in Thai: สุขุมวิท) can’t be considered an actual neighborhood, but rather an area that includes several districts within it. Among …

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Learning Thai in Thailand: The Beginner’s Guide

According to a report compiled by the Swiss agency Education First, Thailand places as one of the countries with the lowest level of English in Southeast Asia. Even on a worldwide level it’s position isn’t among the best: 64th on a list of 88 total countries analyzed. Despite this, in the Land of Smiles it’s …

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Traveling to the Island of Phu Quoc in Vietnam

Located in the Gulf of Thailand, 500 kilometers from Koh Chang and just 50 from the Vietnamese coastline, Phu Quoc is an excellent destination for those looking for warmth and tropical beaches all year long. Thanks to its geographical position, Phu Quoc isn’t much influenced by the seasons, making it a place to visit 12 …

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Traveling to Koh Samui, the Coconut Island in the Gulf of Thailand

Located 700 kilometers from Bangkok, in the Gulf of Thailand, the island of Koh Samui is the country’s second largest in size after Phuket. Koh Samui was “discovered” around 1850, when various Chinese merchants disembarked in search of business in the coconut and cotton sectors. Up until the 70’s Koh Samui was sort of a …

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Khao San Road: A Guide to the Most Famous Street in Bangkok

Khao San Road (ถนนข้าวสาร, in Thai) is a road that’s approximately 400 meters long in the Phra Nakhon district. Located in the western part of Bangkok, this neighborhood became famous for its Rattanakosin area, which the locals call “Rattanakosin Island”. The name comes from the fact that the area has the shape of a small …

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The Pathum Wan Neighborhood in Bangkok: The Complete Guide

In the heart of the city center, bordering with Ratchathewi, is the Pathum Wan district. This neighborhood covers the entire area that goes from the BTS stop called National Stadium, up until Ploen Chit, going down south to also include Si Lom and the metro stations from Lumphini as far as Hua Lamphong. The name …

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The 21 Most Useful Apps for Traveling in Thailand

The best apps for traveling in Thailand – Index Hotels, hostels, and apartments: Booking, Agoda, Airbnb The absolute best offline map: Maps.me Getting around by public transportation: BTS SkyTrain, Bangkok MRT, Grab, AirAsia, Nok Air, 12go.asia Food to go or restaurant reservations: Foodpanda and Eatigo The Amazon of Southeast Asia: Lazada Keeping in contact in …

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The Victory Monument Neighborhood in Bangkok: The Complete Guide

The Victory Monument Neighborhood in Bangkok – Index Ratchathewi and its strengths How to get to the Victory Monument area Where to stay at Victory Monument Where to eat at Victory Monument What to do at Victory Monument Where to live at Victory Monument One of the most stimulating areas of Bangkok is Victory Monument. …

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Traveling to Koh Phangan: The island of the Full Moon Party

Koh Phangan is the fifth largest island in Thailand; it has an area of just over 125 square kilometers and is located in the southwestern part of the Gulf of Siam. Famous for its beaches and almost untouched tropical nature, Koh Phangan is also a destination known to travelers throughout the world for its Full …

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The Most Famous Thai Dishes And Where To Eat Them in Bangkok

The most famous Thai dishes – Index Thai cuisine – Introduction Papaya Salad Tom Yum Soup Pad Thai Pad Kra Pao Moo Sap Curry in various versions Sweets and fruits Vegetarian and vegan versions of the cited dishes Cooking schools in Bangkok Bonus: Insects in Thailand Thai cuisine With its delicate balance that juggles between …

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