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Is Every Koh Samui Elephant Sanctuary a "Fake"?
Not every Koh Samui elephant sanctuary is a fake: which camps genuinely skip riding and shows in 2026, and how to spot the ones that don't.
Insider & opinion6 min
Photo: Robin Canfield / Unsplash
Top 10 Things We Can Learn From Thailand
From the bum gun to smiling more: 10 things we can genuinely learn from Thailand, fact-checked with real numbers (2026).
Insider & opinion7 min
Photo: Amy Elting / Unsplash
Top 10 Misconceptions About Thailand
The 10 biggest misconceptions about Thailand fact-checked for 2026: rainy season, litter, taxi prices, elephants, ladyboys and more.
Insider & opinion8 min
Photo: Evan Krause / Unsplash
How to Spot Legitimate Tour Operators in Thailand
Check the TAT licence, spot the warning signs: how to tell legitimate tour operators and guides in Thailand apart from unlicensed ones in 2026.
Insider & opinion5 min
Photo: Mathew Schwartz / Unsplash
Western Double Standards: Tiger Tourism in Thailand
Tiger Temple closure 2016, the law in 2026, and tiger attractions on Koh Samui: facts on tiger tourism in Thailand, plus a commentary.
Insider & opinion6 min
Photo: engin akyurt / Unsplash