Category: Thai islands

By Posted on Posted in Feature article, Koh Tao, Thai islands, Thailand
The famous Sairee Beach sunset – the reason Koh Tao is still Thailand’s favourite island.

Sairee Beach is the beating heart of Koh Tao – a 1.7 km stretch of white sand, turquoise water, and that perfect mix of relaxation and energy that makes this tiny island one of Thailand’s most addictive destinations. I’ve been …

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By Posted on Posted in Koh Samui, Koh Tao, Thai islands, Thailand
One of Koh Samui’s hidden dark-sky beaches – perfect for telescope nights and Milky Way magic.

December is prime stargazing season across the Gulf of Thailand islands – the dry season brings clear, low-humidity skies (80–90% clear nights) with minimal rain, and the new moon on Dec 20 means moonless evenings from ~Dec 20–27 for the …

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By Posted on Posted in Bangkok, Food, Thai islands, Thailand, Uncategorized
When the midnight munchies hit, 7-Eleven turns into Bangkok’s sweetest dealer – cheesecake and banoffee for under A$2.

7-Eleven stores in Thailand are almost as good as the ones in Japan, with loads of 7-Eleven branded products including ready-made meals that are pretty tasty and cheap as chips. I had read a few blogs of people who raved …

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By Posted on Posted in Feature article, Koh Tao, Thai islands, Thailand
Credit Cards Accepted Sairee Beach

Many restaurants on Koh Tao do not accept credit cards – cash only. Here are some restaurants that accept credit cards at Sairee Beach Koh Tao: Sandbar Restaurant – beach front – upmarket restaurant, very good service – accept credit …

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By Posted on Posted in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Feature article, Hua Hin, Koh Chang, Koh Kood, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Samet, Koh Tao, Pattaya, Phuket, Thai islands, Thailand, Thailand Tourist Attractions
Cost of withdrawing cash from ATM in Thailand

ATM cash machines are easily found all over Thailand, whether you are in the capital city Bangkok, in Chiang Mai or on any of the major tourists islands of Thailand there will be ATM cash machines available to withdraw money …

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By Posted on Posted in Bangkok, Bangkok Tourist Attractions, Feature article, Thai islands, Thailand, Thailand Tourist Attractions
Koh Kret 45 minutes from Bangkok

Koh Kret (sometimes called Ko Kret or Ko Kred) is not the typical tropical island you think of when you think of Thai Islands. Koh Kret is actually a small island in the middle of the Chao Phraya River, around 45 …

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