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DON’TS: Don’t bother paying for a room at a dingy guesthouse, just check into the local temple and stay for free. Don’t bother having your breakfast and lunch at the market, all that’s free at the temple too! Don’t bother getting yourself a pricey tourist visa, the 30 day freebie one on arrival will do. Don’t, if you stay at the guesthouse, get a lonely boring room all to yourself, …

DOS Do hire a private detective for a few days; it could be money well spent. Do get suspicious if you find names to the likes of ‘Ning’; ‘Nong’ and ‘Nat’ on his mobile, they could more than just friends. Do cook for him and eat together; he would much appreciate and enjoy having a …

DON’TS: Don’t arrive at you meeting place after her on the first date. Don’t invite her to a bar/disco on your first date and certainly…. Don’t ask her to bed after your first date. Don’t misunderstand if she takes her friend along on your first couple of dates; she’s still a little afraid of you. Don’t sweet-…

Most people know before they come to Thailand for a holiday, that they shouldn’t criticize or even comment about the Thai royal family. It is a sensitive subject which could lead to 15 years in prison in extreme cases of lese majeste. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that only Thai people will be prosecuted. There have been two recent cases of foreigners being…

Thailand holidays are not all about beaches and elephants. Thailand has far more to offer than that. Try your best to experience the culture and life of the local people. Here are some more of my tips on how to make the most out of your holiday in Thailand. DO’S * Do run up the nearest hill and not go look for the sea if you see that…

Here are some useful “Do’s and Don’ts” for your next holiday or extended stay in Thailand: DON’TS * Don’t take up any offer of a ten baht tuk-tuk ride or you will be taken for one BIG ride. * Don’t complain about the standard of English here, your Thai language skills aren’t exactly that hot. * Don’t try on a t-shirt …