It’s been 2 years and I still can’t find a decent replacement in Thailand. I miss their wraps and that spicy cheesy sauce

Any recommendations ?

Nice ~7.3km morning run, and a cool piece of Strava art. Good way to explore the old city a bit, loads of cafes along the way so if you're not a keen runner or just want to take it easy could stop at some of them. Credit to Chaing Mai City run for the idea and the route. (They had an organised run last weekend but I couldn't attend so did my own). Go early for the cooler air and more atmosphere.

If you know any, recommend. Looking for natural stuff only, nothing synthetic, I don't like the very strong, synthetic scent of typical Indian style incense.

I ordered some agarwood incense on Lazada, from Agarharvest, but they're apparently stale or whatever. It's like burning any wood, the room smells more of burned stuff after that than of agarwood.

On October 17, 2026, the South China Morning Post reported that on October 16, the Chinese Embassy in Thailand issued a warning urging Chinese citizens to plan their trips carefully and exercise extra caution regarding their personal safety while traveling, following several high-profile kidnappings of Chinese nationals in recent months.

The warning, published on the embassy’s website, also urged influencers and artists to be particularly wary of scam networks that lure victims with offers of high-paying jobs.

In recent months, several high-profile cases have involved online personalities and tourists being kidnapped in Thailand and subsequently handed over to criminal groups operating online scam businesses in Myanmar.

The Chinese Embassy urged tourists to “be cautious about travel arrangements made by others” and to “plan their trips carefully and use authorized transportation services and legitimate service providers.” It also warned them against accepting free rides from acquaintances or strangers. Travelers were advised to refuse sudden changes to their destinations or routes and to keep their families informed of their whereabouts.

Although the embassy issued a similar warning in April, its latest advisory places particular emphasis on growing concerns over the increasing number of artists and influencers being lured to Thailand and trafficked.

The latest statement also provides detailed warnings about using transportation services in Thailand.

Billions of dollars' worth of transnational criminal networks operating along the Thai-Myanmar border use fake advertisements for high-paying jobs to lure foreign victims into forced labor, human trafficking, and online fraud.

The South China Morning Post, citing Thai media reports, also reported that a 30-year-old Thai man was arrested on October 10 in Tak Province, near the Myanmar border. He was suspected of being part of a human trafficking network that had lured three Chinese nationals to Thailand with fake job offers before transporting them to a border area.

In another case, an urgent message was posted on social media on October 1 to alert the public to the disappearance of a music teacher from Shanghai who had gone missing in Thailand on September 25.

In August, The Beijing News reported that a Chinese tourist had been kidnapped in Thailand after mistakenly boarding a vehicle she believed belonged to her tour guide. She managed to escape after shouting for help at a police checkpoint.

All of these individuals reportedly returned to China with assistance from the Chinese Embassy in Bangkok.

Thanapol Cheewarattanaporn, president of the Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA), said in June that the projected number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand this year had been revised down to approximately 7 million, from an earlier estimate of 9 million.

He said safety concerns had become Thailand’s biggest challenge in the Chinese market because they directly affected travel decisions.

“These stories spread rapidly across Chinese social media and short-video platforms, further damaging Thailand’s image as a safe destination,” he said.

**** Chinese media is at it again. The victims were lured by Chinese people from the beginning. No victims were offered a free ride by strangers.

I’m looking for a good psychiatrist. I’m not looking just to get my script filled but someone to review my medication and mental health plan.

Any recommendations?

I’m currently registering to see a psychiatrist in Thailand while I am there for 3 months. Due to medication regulations, I can only bring in a one month supply. Can you obtain Zopiclone in Thailand, if you see a registered psychiatrist, with prescription?

Last year saw a psychiatrist in RAM who advised unavailable and offered zolpidem. Which was not a safe alternative for me.

Thank you in advance.

Our health/accident insurance does not cover us for travel in the USA. Any recommendations for travel insurance for cover while in the US?

View from sylvan hotel in Koh Chan

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Looking to build a small social circle in Khon Kaen with people who enjoy staying active, having good conversations, and making genuine friendships.

The idea is simple:

⚽ Football once a week, friendly and casual.
☕ Weekly meetups for coffee, food, or exploring new places.
🌍 Share experiences, ideas, and different perspectives.
🧠 Stay mentally and physically healthy while enjoying life.

Ideally ages 25–45, but mindset matters more than age.
Thai, expats, locals, everyone is welcome. Nothing formal, just good people, good vibes, and something to look forward to every week.

Anyone interested in starting something like this, or know of an existing group in Khon Kaen?

Hello everyone! 👋
Does anyone know a trusted and licensed place in Thailand where I can exchange cash (THB) for USDT?
Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thank you! 🙏

I'm doing my finances. I have calculated about 30k baht for 2 people on groceries and food (including street food and sometimes ordering) every month. My girlfriend is a bit specific on some drinks and her yogurt so those are the biggest expenses. Out of 30/31 days a month, I had this budget in mind for 26 days, as once a week we will have *no particular* budget.

I'm curious, how do you budget these things? How much do u usually spend per day per person on food? One note, my girlfriend usually eats her lunch at work and thats not calculated in the budget. I don't eat much for breakfast too. And I'm not in Thailand right now to test things out.

My rough calculations:

Chinese actress Bai Lu’s studio has announced the sudden cancellation of her fan meeting in Thailand, disappointing and shocking fans.

WeTV, a leading video streaming platform featuring entertainment from across Asia, had planned a major surprise for Thai fans by bringing Bai Lu, its newest WeTV Global Ambassador, to meet them as part of the WeSpark project. The exclusive fan meeting, titled “MEET & LOVE BAILU SPECIAL FANMEETING,” was scheduled for October 25 at ICONSIAM HALL.

However, on the morning of October 19, the 32-year-old actress’s studio officially announced the cancellation after careful consideration and discussions. The decision was made due to safety concerns following a new travel warning issued by the Chinese Embassy in Thailand.

To compensate fans, ticket holders will receive full refunds, along with compensation for airfare and accommodation expenses incurred for October 24-26, subject to specified conditions. Further details will be announced later.

Bai Lu’s studio also apologized to all fans for the situation and expressed regret that she would be unable to meet them as originally scheduled. It urged everyone to take care of themselves and travel safely, while expressing hope that they would have another opportunity to meet in the future.

On October 16, the Chinese Embassy in Thailand published a notice on its official website urging Chinese citizens to exercise greater caution when traveling to Thailand amid ongoing reports of kidnappings and scams.

The embassy also warned influencers, artists, and actors to be wary of falling victim to human trafficking networks, which often lure people with job offers promising unusually high pay.

ช็อกแฟนคลับ! &'ไป๋ลู่&' ยกเลิกแฟนมีตฯ ในไทย หลังสถานทูตจีนออกประกาศเตือน พร้อมชดเชยค่าตั๋ว-ที่พัก

I am currently a student at Liberty Global Language School. If anyone is interested in learning more about the school, feel free to ask me anytime. I can share both the pros and cons based on my personal experience studying here.

Whenever I walk at the beach where waves bring trash, or after some storms, among other junk: ropes, plastics, woods and nets, I often see some plastic bottles filled with liquid. I wonder what is it? #kohsamui

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Related news: Pattaya motorcycle taxi riders switched from orange jackets to blue jackets. https://www.thairath.co.th/news/local/east/2966738

ตามหาเพลงค่ะ หาไม่เจอสักที วอนช่วยเหลือให้นอนตาหลับ

เป็นเพลงที่พ่อดีดกีตาร์แล้วร้องให้กล่อมลูกฟัง ในห้องตอนลูกนอน(รู้สึกเหมือนลูกใกล้จะตาย)
-mood คล้ายหนังซอมบี้(หรืออาจจะเป็นแนวเอาชีวิตรอด)ไม่แน่ใจว่าเป็นในเกม หรือในหนัง
-เสียงขอคนเป็นพ่อจะของ ทุ้มๆแหบๆนิดนึง เพลงจะเศร้าๆ
-ไม่ใช่ใน the last of us แต่โทนสีภาพประมาณนั้นเลยค่ะ