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Travelling to Thailand- you need these 3 Apps
Thailand offers incredible experiences, but navigating like a local requires the right digital tools. These three apps will transform your trip from tourist-level to insider access, helping you discover authentic food, affordable wellness services, and effortless transportation across the country. 1. Hungry Hub – Thailand’s Ultimate Foodie Hack Skip overpriced tourist restaurants and unlock exclusive dining experiences at over 2,000 venues across Thailand. Hungry Hub offers all-you-can-eat packages, set menus, and special deals at everything from luxury hotel buffets to trendy rooftop bars. Why you’ll love this: Fixed upfront pricing and English-language booking for no surprises and easy communication. Access high-end restaurants and unique dining at local prices. How it works: Download the app, browse by cuisine or venue type, book your preferred deal, and present confirmation at the restaurant. Many deals include bonus perks like complimentary drinks. How to use it: Download the app (or visit the website). Browse restaurant options by type (rooftop dinner, sushi, buffet). Book and prepay, or choose pay-on-site. Show up and eat! Website / App Link: Click Here 2. GoWabi – Discover the Best Beauty & Wellness Deals Near You Beat the heat and humidity while treating yourself to Thailand's famous spa culture. GoWabi connects you with over 8,000 trusted salons, spas, and wellness centres, offering discounts up to 85% off regular tourist rates. Why you’ll love this: Find high-quality, locally priced services throughout Thailand. Real reviews and clear pricing for confident choices. How it works: Search by service type and location, filter by rating or price, book instantly, and choose between prepayment or pay-at-venue options. Earn cashback on every booking for future discounts. How to use it: Download GoWabi and sign up. Search for the service you need (massage, manicure, etc.). Filter by location, rating, or price. Book your appointment and pay securely. Website: Click Here 3. 12Go – Master Thailand's Transport Network Travelling around Thailand can be a challenge, to say the least. Booking Thai public transport services tests our patience even at the best of times, which is why you need 12Go. The service consolidates trains, buses, ferries, and flights into one platform, covering routes throughout Thailand and neighbouring countries like Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Why you’ll love this: Eliminate language barriers and confusion while comparing all transport options in one place. Get instant confirmations and digital tickets without standing in long queues. How it works: Enter your departure and destination points, compare available options by price and duration, book your preferred choice, and receive digital tickets via email or app. How to use it: Open the app or website. Enter your route (e.g., “Chiang Mai to Pai” or “Bangkok to Koh Tao”). Compare travel options and prices. Book and get your e-ticket or confirmation on your phone. Website: Click Here With Hungry Hub, GoWabi, and 12Go on your phone, you’ll unlock the best of Thailand, from food to wellness and easy transport options. These apps remove the guesswork, allowing you to live like a local without the hassle. Sponsored -
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Will Trump bankrupt the US entirely?
That all leftists can do is lie and or dodge questions. -
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Red/Green Alliance,We are fighting evil everywhere & everyday in the world since 9/11…
In my younger days it was so much simpler: in Europe "Reds under the bed", on posting to Hong Kong, "the yellow peril"! -
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Eye Lid Surgeon Chiang Mai
Hello All, I'm 78, I had 1 eye done at the Gov. Hospital in Korat. The guy does great work. Costs Bt. 8,000 for 1 eye. Other eye was removed(diabetic 48yrs), fat transplant to rebuild eyeball shape. New plastic eye custom made(molded, shaped, fitted and colored to mach good eye), 4 visits to office- Bt.3,000. total! Bt.3,000 to rent car to go to hospital 4 times total. Bye the way, the new "glassy" is done in and by a dentist at the Gov. Hospital Korat, very good work and care. rice555 -
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Report Mobile Liquor Labs Roll Out for Safer Thai Booze
Its great mixed in equal measures with a Whisky in the cold weather of the UK at Christmas... But going back to your earlier comments: I think you've been particularly selective here... Of course there is a spectrum and a line somewhere where someones vice can become a burden to society, some more so than others.. but I'll compare 'smoking, alcohol and diet' and show that your comments, while valid, are also slightly misplaced when regarding a bigger picture. Smoking generates complex burden on the UK economy, both through direct healthcare spending and wider societal costs. £2.2 billion in direct costs to the NHS for treating smoking-related illnesses, including cancers, respiratory diseases, and cardiovascular conditions. £1.4 billion in social care costs associated with supporting individuals suffering from smoking-related chronic diseases. £17.6 billion in indirect costs due to lost productivity, sickness absence, premature death, and additional burdens on the welfare system. £0.6 billion from smoking-related fire damage and associated emergency services. Total Economic Burden: £21.8 billion per year in England alone. Tobacco Tax Revenue: Approximately £8.8 billion annually, which does not fully offset the broader societal costs. Alcohol does have a significant societal cost with a substantial economic burden on the UK: In England alone, alcohol-related harm costs society approximately £27.4 billion per year, as reported by the Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) in 2024. This includes £4.9 billion in NHS and healthcare costs, covering hospital admissions, ambulance services, and treatments for alcohol-related conditions. The criminal justice system bears £14.6 billion in costs due to alcohol-related crimes, including violence, theft, and criminal damage.ias.org.uk Lost productivity and social care services account for the remaining £7.9 billion, reflecting absenteeism, unemployment, and support for affected families. It's also important to note that alcohol tax revenues, estimated at £12.5 billion annually, which falls short short of covering these societal costs. The growing economic burden of processed foods: A 2024 report by the Food, Farming and Countryside Commission (FFCC) estimates that unhealthy diets - particularly those high in ultra-processed foods - cost the UK economy approximately £268 billion annually. This figure encompasses both direct and indirect costs. £92 billion in direct government expenditures on health and social care services addressing diet-related diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. £176 billion in indirect costs, including reduced productivity, welfare spending, and the human costs associated with chronic illnesses and premature mortality. Notably, ultra-processed foods constitute over half of the UK adult diet and nearly two-thirds of the adolescent diet, contributing significantly to the nation's health issues. As noted above: The cost of processed foods to the UK economy is 10x greater than that of Alcohol and Tobacco. I use the UK example because there are no figures for Thailand, yet those figures in principle can be transferable across nations. Thus: If you want to ban smoking and alcohol for the purposes of public health - where do you draw the line ? especially when we can see how far more damaging processed foods are to society... There’s another dimension to consider: I’ve played sports all my life and maintained good health and fitness throughout. Yet now, I face an additional burden - injuries that require medical treatment. Should my sporting activities have been subject to higher taxes to help offset these emerging healthcare costs? This raises the perennial question: where do we draw the line between what is acceptable and what crosses into excess? Perhaps the answer lies in accepting our humanity - that people will naturally seek out activities they enjoy. If someone chooses to smoke, so be it, provided it doesn’t harm others. Yes, smoking does impose an economic burden, but there are far weightier challenges society must address first. Personally, I would not want to live in a society that exerts such rigid control over its citizens’ choices. -
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Thai bank - restricting incoming amounts of foreign funds
I bank with Chase in the US, and I had to actually go to a branch to set up/turn on my online international swift transfers, but since I did, it's been great.
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