Bangsaray, Thailand — for now

Not a tourist,I livehere.

The real face of Thailand: visas, islands, street food, traps. Everything the brochures leave out, from someone who actually lives here.

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WHO IS THIS GUY

I left an ordinary life behind

I left an ordinary life behind and moved to Thailand with a suitcase (and a helmet). You've seen me riding around on YouTube — here I write the details that don't fit in a video: real budgets, and hard-earned tips so you don't fall into the tourist traps I did.

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What the brochures don't tell you

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Traveler standing with suitcases outside the Bangkok airport arrivals hall

Living & Housing

Your First 7 Days in Thailand: A Day-by-Day Survival Plan

From clearing the airport to a SIM card, a scooter rental, and staying safe on night one — a day-by-day, real-budget plan for your first week in Thailand.

Thailand · 8 min read · Jul 17, 2026

Traveler holding ED visa paperwork outside a language school in Thailand

Visas & Bureaucracy

Thailand ED Visa Guide: Long-Term Stay Through Education

How long can you stay in Thailand on an ED (education) visa, what documents do you need, and how does the 90-day report work? Current 2026 rules and real risks.

Thailand · 7 min read · Jul 17, 2026

Tourist haggling with a tuk-tuk driver on a Bangkok street

Travel & Islands

Thailand Tourist Traps and Scams: What to Watch For

From the fake 'temple is closed' line to jet-ski damage scams and fake visa agents to inflated nightclub bills — common Thailand tourist traps explained.

Thailand · 7 min read · Jul 17, 2026

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