This article provides tips on how to travel to Krabi on a budget, including where to stay, eat, and play. We have lived here for 17 years, so we know how you can best go about it! Krabi, Thailand, is […]
Where Are Public Restrooms & Toilets in Krabi?
Krabi, and all of Thailand has a real shortage of public restrooms where you can go to relieve yourself or take care of a child’s dirty diaper. There are some places you can go, but you may have to drive […]
25 Tips to Save You Money in Thailand in 2026
Here is a collection of 25 tips to save you money while traveling to Thailand. Some of the tips may seem extreme, like “stay away from the islands” but, keep in mind that Thailand tourists are made up of those […]
What is the Cost of Living in Krabi Thailand?
We have lived in Krabi for 19 years. We know this place well. This page will give you a good idea about the cost of living if you plan to move to Krabi permanently or just long-term. The short answer […]
Chikungunya Disease in Thailand in 2026 – FAQ
Chikungunya (chee-koon-gun-ya) and also spelled as “Chicken guinea”, “Chicken gunaya,” and “Chickengunya”, comes from the African Swahili language, where it means “to bend up”. When severely affected with joint pain a person bends up like a ninety-year-old, hunched over in pain. […]
Thailand Black Book: Your 2026 Survival Guide
Many people come to Krabi, and all over Thailand not really knowing what the country is like. Will you be OK? Is it safe enough? What is OK and NOT OK to do in Thailand while you’re on vacation? Thailand […]
Dangerous Dogs in Krabi, Thailand
Most dogs are cool in Krabi, but be careful because many dogs in Thailand don’t like the smell of foreigners. Dogs can be more dangerous in Thailand for a few reasons we’ll talk about here. Personally, we know a few […]
Tipping in Thailand: How Much Is Correct?
Tipping in Thailand has traditionally not been necessary, but it is becoming more and more common. More tourist areas are enforcing a service charge for hotel bookings, and some restaurants. This basically amounts to a forced tip that you have […]
Thailand Drinking Water – Is It Safe to Drink in 2026?
No, the tap water is not safe to drink in any home or business in Thailand. The only really safe drinking water in Thailand is sealed-bottled drinking water you find in a store like Nestle, Crystal and Singha water. We […]
Visa Run from Phuket to Satun, Malaysia Border in 2026
This is an all day drive to and from the southern border of Wang Prachan in Satun Province, on the border with Malaysia. Expats with a Thailand Tourist Visa (TV) or Non-Immigrant Visa (NI) can extend their stay in Thailand […]
eSIM in Thailand – Do You Need?
ESIMs are a super-simple way you can use mobile data in a foreign country like on your vacation in Krabi, Thailand. Sign up is easy and fast, and the data plans this year are very affordable and fast enough for […]
How to Take a Train to Krabi?
Many people want to take a train to Krabi, Thailand and they ask us how they can do it. The train system in Thailand is not the best laid-out transportation in the world! There are trains that go from the […]
Can I Buy Alcohol in Thailand with a US Identification?
Is a USA Identification good enough to buy beer with in Thailand? This question is often asked of locals on chat forums and all over online. Can you buy alcohol in Thailand with an ID from the USA, UK, Australia, […]
New Traffic Fines in Krabi (Thailand) from 1 June 2026
We were just notified that there will be new traffic fines for violating various Traffic Rules here in Krabi and around the country. This is straight from the Royal Thai Police – so it’s valid country-wide. Local police will decide […]
Tips for First-time Visitors to Krabi and Thailand in 2026
Thailand is a very forgiving place. Locals understand that your culture is vastly different from theirs and they tend to forgive and forget quickly. I’m reminded of a Russian tourist standing at the top of Tiger Cave Temple at midday […]
Basic Thai Words for Thailand Visitors in 2026
This is a basic Thai lesson that will help your vacation be more enjoyable as you can interact with Thais using their language. At least you can try! Thai language is quite difficult to learn if you are only trying […]
Visa Run from Krabi to Satun, Malaysia Border in 2026
Most ex-pats in Southern Thailand are living on the island of Phuket, so the easiest Visa Run to renew or extend their Thailand visas is to drive right up to Ranong, Myanmar (Burma) and cross over by boat. Many expats […]
What Dangerous Animals Are in Krabi, Thailand? (2026 update)
Small brown Krabi scorpion with potential for great pain.
Songkran in Krabi in 2026 (Thai New Year)
[Page updated 28 Sept 2025] Songkran officially starts in Thailand on Sunday, April 13 to Tuesday, April 15th across Thailand. This is a nationwide holiday and this is the actual Thai Buddhist holiday that will celebrate the year 2568. Though […]
Can I Drive a Car or Motorbike in Thailand with My Driver’s License?
To drive a car or motorbike legally in Thailand, you must have an international driver’s license, or a Thailand driver’s license. That answers the question, but there is so much more to driving in the country that you need to […]
Krabi, Thailand – UK Man and Woman Tourists Viciously Attacked with Knife
You might not think Krabi Thailand could ever be dangerous. Beware though, there are some incidents here that most tourists never hear about. As locals, we hear about the horrible things that do happen occasionally here in the paradise of […]
Thailand Culture Do’s and Don’ts in 2026
[Page Updated: 28 Sept 2025] Thai culture is very unique. It is important to understand some of the basic differences between Thailand and your home country before arriving like how to act properly and politely. Knowing these things will increase […]