Driving Licence Requirements in Chiang Mai

Please be aware of the following if you intend hiring either a motorbike or car during your stay in Chiang Mai. The law is the same for other parts of Thailand, but the fines stated are specific...

My Top 3 Western Restaurants in Chiang Mai

Located at the heart of Mae Rim District sits a simple restaurant which offers dishes that is beyond anyone’s expectations. The menu includes fresh salmon, tender lamb chops, imported steaks...

Exchanging Lao kip in Chiang Mai Thailand

Lao kip are hard to exchange outside Laos. But if you happen to be in Chiang Mai, there is a currency exchange that accepts LAK (Lao kip). The exchange rate is not the best, but it's better...

Planning for Flight Delays

When travelers encounter flight delays, they now have more recourse for compensation from the airlines. But, if you read your airline ticket's fine print, you will note that arrival times are not...

4 Reasons to Fly United Airlines

I fly often, but I keep coming back to you, United. Whenever you search any airline, you'll find comment after comment of angry customers. Let's be honest: people are crazy, and yes...

7 Techniques in Choosing the Ideal Flight

Thistles and Coos is committed to bringing you travel information that is relevant and relatable. We use our own personal experiences to create applicable advice and stories. Before flying out...