It's better in Thailand

02/02/2026

Go to Thailand. Get bent.

28/04/2025

Looks like TDAC kiosks are ready for May 1st

If you are arriving in Thailand on 1 May, you can now submit your digital arrival card (tdac.immigration.go.th). You can complete it on your smartphone even while waiting in the immigration queue. No smartphone? No problem. Use one of the TDAC kiosks provided at the airport.

27/04/2025

We're still surprised how powerful the DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) is. We're expecting it'll be nerfed eventually, but here's everything you need to know as of April 2025.

https://itsbetterinthailand.com/destination-thailand-visa-dtv-digital-nomad-visa/

26/04/2025

Yasothon Rocket Festival 2025

📍 May 16: Parade display at Chaeng Sanit Road
📍 May 17: Opening ceremony + grand parade
📍 May 18: Rocket competitions at Phaya Lae Park

26/04/2025

Reminder: From 1st May 2025 all visitors not holding a Thai passport will need to fill out a TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card) within 3 days of arrival.

Prior to June 2022 we had to fill out paper TM6 forms, this is the digital replacement for that.

25/04/2025

Foodpanda is closing down on 23rd May. We still have and Tuk. Any others?

Tuk seems to charge restaurants much less, and makes sense to have downloaded because they have restaurants that can't afford to cut in to margins on Grab.

Tuk UI is terrible, but it works.

24/04/2025

After traveling Thailand on and off for 13 years, it's finally time to visit the only place I've never explored... Narathiwat.

Excited to be back traveling Thailand with the passion that got me hooked all that time ago 🥰.

It's better in Thailand!

24/04/2025

Thailand friends! The Rocket Festival in Yasothon is coming up on the 16th May 2025. It's one of a few must sees if you're able to get out there.

17/01/2024

We've just updated our Thailand Arrival & Survival guide. A lot has changed in the last few years with e-visas, dropped insurance requirements, new rules, a train line to DMK, legal w**d, and lots more. If you or someone you know has an upcoming trip to Thailand, give this a read and save time, money, and hassle.

The only guide you need to prepare for a trip to Thailand. Visas, insurance, vaccinations? Exchange currencies, get a SIM card, get a taxi at the airport without falling for a scam. We have you covered.

31/03/2023

Somehow it took me 10 years to get around to visiting the famous Maeklong Railway. I had low expectations as it's quite a touristy place to visit, but it was much better than expected.

The locals were friendly, with nobody standing around trying to scam tourists (as far as I could see) and there was enough space along the track to get in and out and find a place to stand, even if there are a lot of people.

Arrive an hour or 30 minutes early, grab a coffee from one of the several cafes along the track and just chill. A few of the cafes have air conditioning and food. There's no entrance fees or anything, then when the train comes just stand outside the cafe somewhere.

If you catch the train on the way in, you'll see it twice as the station is a dead end, The train has to return the same way it entered.

We'll write up a guide soon, but the 2023 train times should be:

Trains arriving:
08:30, 11:10, 14:30, 17:40

Trains departing:
06:20, 09:00, 11:30, 15:30

Location:
https://goo.gl/maps/qf167cvMvYivdqjs8

11/03/2023

How cool is this place?

This is Wat Phu Tok (วัดภูทอก) in Bueng Kan province. It's a must-see. No entrance fee, very few tourists and it'll satisfy your adventure cravings.

There are 6 levels to this giant rock, the first 5 all connected with various stairs and walkways. The 6th level is mostly dirt paths and trees, but offers awesome views of the area. Just remember which way you went up, it took us a little time to find the way down 😅

Closes at 5pm and you need a few hours to explore this place, so either go super early or take something to cover yourself from the sun.

I've finished traveling Bueng Kan now (guide coming soon) and started my journey down to Phetchaburi province.