It’s hot!
The heat in Thailand now reaches such levels that it is close to unbearable. Do as the locals do and stay in the shade!
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Cha-am police checking on foreigners
It looks like Police is conducting random checks on foreigners in Cha-am, as they do everywhere else on a regular basis. Don’t “tok jai” if they come knocking on your door. 🙂 Source : Facebook […]
Holidays and festivals in 2020
Here are the main holidays and festivals in Thailand, as they are celebrated by the majority of Thai people (we didn’t include regional festivals or minor Chinese festivals). We have organized the list month by […]
When Immigration comes knocking at your door
Immigration is doing routine visits to foreigners’ houses.
Emergency numbers in Thailand
If you stay in Cha-am or in Thailand, it may be useful to write down these numbers. Numbers to know Police and general emergency call – 191 Medical emergency call/Cha-am Hospital – 1669 Fire – […]
Cremation of the late King in October
The funeral of late King Bhumibol will take place from October 25th to 29th, with the cremation on October 26. Bars may be closed during this time, and there will be no festivities at all […]
Only 2 visa exemptions per year at land borders
Border runs (getting out and in of Thailand and stay for a long time on an exemption of visa) were already a thing of the past, but now it’s getting even tougher, to the point […]
The new King of Thailand
HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, or simply King Vajiralongkorn, succeeded his father and ascended the throne as King Rama X, at the age of 64. The designated heir since 1972, he became the 10th king […]
Tourist visa fees waived
In a (desperate?) effort to boost tourism, Thailand is waiving tourist visa fees for all nationalities, starting Dec 1st and until February 28, 2017. Tourism figures were obviously not as high as expected, despite the […]
Thais are mourning their beloved King and father
Thailand is grieving for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who passed away on October 13th 2016, at the age of 88 and after a reign of 70 years. The military junta called for a mourning […]
Immigration Office has moved
Yes, again! I’ve been living in Cha-am for 9 years and it’s already the fourth time that the Immigration Office is moving. Foreigners living in Cha-am now have to report to Phetchaburi Immigration, who has […]
90 days report form to download
For foreigners living in Thailand on a one-year extension and having to report to the Immigration every 90 days, here is the form to download, as a Word document. Just fill it once, save it, […]
Phuket Immigration wants to know everything
Foreigners in Phuket, whenever they submit an application to the Immigration (90 days report, re-entry permit, extension of stay..) will have to provide confidential information: number and details of their bank accounts, model and licence […]
Location of the Immigration Office
Where is the Immigration Office? Foreigners living in Cha-Am have to go to the Immigration Office of the province of Phetchaburi for all matters regarding visas, work permits, 90 days report, etc. Since September 2016, […]
Thai language for travellers
As a tourist visiting Thailand for the first time or occasionally, you probably won’t feel the need to learn Thai language. But it’s always fun to learn a few basic words and see the Thais’ […]