The pool is free. That is worth stating clearly before anything else, because pool clubs in Phuket usually come with a minimum spend, a day-pass fee or a wristband system that makes you feel watched. At Soho Pool Club, none of that exists. Entry is free, the pool is open to anyone, and ordering a … The story Why the Soho Pool Club at Boat Lagoon is one of Phuket’s most useful spots to spend a day as seen on Thaiger News.

As the year draws to a close, many foreigners living in Thailand start making plans to visit family in their home countries or explore somewhere new abroad.  While booking flights and arranging accommodation are usually top priorities, there is another part of the journey that deserves attention: getting back to Thailand smoothly after the holidays. … The story What expats in Thailand should know before year-end travel as seen on Thaiger News.

Thailand is easy to underestimate on a map. Bangkok, northern mountain towns and southern islands can all appear on the same travel wish list, but linking them together usually means flights, ferries, long road transfers and more hotel changes than first-time visitors expect. For most people, the best introduction is simpler: Bangkok and Central Thailand, … The story Best places to visit in Thailand: a region-by-region guide for first timers as seen on Thaiger News.

About 20 kilometres south of Pattaya, on a former limestone quarry cliff in Sattahip District, Chon Buri Province, there is a golden Buddha image roughly 109 metres tall. Khao Chi Chan, commonly called Buddha Mountain, is one of the most visually striking religious sites in Thailand, and also one of the most consistently misdescribed. It … The story A trip to Khao Chi Chan near Pattaya is one that you should not skip as seen on Thaiger News.