Cal

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My name is Cal. I’ve been living in Bangkok, Thailand since 2015. This channel provides clear, practical information for travelers and expats — covering topics like scams, safety, transportation, costs of living, entry rules, real time news, and everyday life in Thailand. The goal is simple: help you avoid common mistakes and understand what it’s really like to travel, live, or spend extended time in Thailand. If you have questions or want a specific topic covered, feel free to leave a comment.

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Thailand’s Election Shock: Visa Changes, Stability & What Happens Next

Thailand’s Election Shock: Visa Changes, Stability & What Happens Next Cal

29K views - 22 hours ago

16 Worst Chiang Mai Mistakes to Avoid in 2026 - Beginners Survival Guide

16 Worst Chiang Mai Mistakes to Avoid in 2026 - Beginners Survival Guide Cal

11.3K views - 4 days ago

Thailand Entry Rules EXPLAINED (New Visa Rumors, Arrival & What Changed) | 2026 Q&A

Thailand Entry Rules EXPLAINED (New Visa Rumors, Arrival & What Changed) | 2026 Q&A Cal

50.3K views - 6 days ago

Thailand’s Pollution Problem — Should You Visit Now?

Thailand’s Pollution Problem — Should You Visit Now? Cal

26.1K views - 1 week ago

Bangkok’s Best Muay Thai Experience | Training & Fight Night with MagicalTrip

Bangkok’s Best Muay Thai Experience | Training & Fight Night with MagicalTrip Cal

4.3K views - 2 weeks ago

First Hour in CHIANG MAI - 12 Worst Mistakes to Avoid (Complete Arrival Guide)

First Hour in CHIANG MAI - 12 Worst Mistakes to Avoid (Complete Arrival Guide) Cal

10.1K views - 2 weeks ago

Thailand Arrival Update: New Health Screening, Scam Alert, Pollution & Alcohol Ban

Thailand Arrival Update: New Health Screening, Scam Alert, Pollution & Alcohol Ban Cal

49.8K views - 2 weeks ago

11 Ways Tourists Waste Time in Thailand (And How to Get It Back)

11 Ways Tourists Waste Time in Thailand (And How to Get It Back) Cal

28K views - 3 weeks ago

The Thailand Property Trap: Why Buying Often Becomes a Costly Mistake

The Thailand Property Trap: Why Buying Often Becomes a Costly Mistake Cal

218.6K views - 1 month ago

Cannabis in Thailand - New Rules in 2026?

Cannabis in Thailand - New Rules in 2026? Cal

109.5K views - 1 month ago

Thailand’s Tourism Crisis Narrative Is Wrong — Here’s Why

Thailand’s Tourism Crisis Narrative Is Wrong — Here’s Why Cal

35.4K views - 1 month ago

Bangkok in January - Major Events, Weather & What Visitors Need to Know

Bangkok in January - Major Events, Weather & What Visitors Need to Know Cal

18.5K views - 1 month ago

9 Thailand Rules Tourists Ignore — Until It’s Too Late

9 Thailand Rules Tourists Ignore — Until It’s Too Late Cal

36.7K views - 1 month ago

Thailand–Cambodia Ceasefire, Banking Rules & New Year Travel Reality Check

Thailand–Cambodia Ceasefire, Banking Rules & New Year Travel Reality Check Cal

36.7K views - 1 month ago

Who Really Benefits From the Thailand–Cambodia Conflict?

Who Really Benefits From the Thailand–Cambodia Conflict? Cal

79.2K views - 1 month ago

Thailand Now: Border Conflict Expands as Holiday Season Begins

Thailand Now: Border Conflict Expands as Holiday Season Begins Cal

53.6K views - 1 month ago

19 Worst Bangkok Mistakes to Avoid - Beginners Survival Guide

19 Worst Bangkok Mistakes to Avoid - Beginners Survival Guide Cal

64.1K views - 1 month ago

Thailand Now: New Elections, Foreign Interference & Border Conflict Escalates

Thailand Now: New Elections, Foreign Interference & Border Conflict Escalates Cal

33.3K views - 1 month ago

The Perfect 3 Day BANGKOK Itinerary | Thailand Travel Guide (2026)

The Perfect 3 Day BANGKOK Itinerary | Thailand Travel Guide (2026) Cal

22.6K views - 2 months ago

Thailand Entry Rules: Here's Why Travelers Are Confused Again

Thailand Entry Rules: Here's Why Travelers Are Confused Again Cal

70.1K views - 2 months ago

Thailand-Cambodia Conflict: What Travelers Need to Know Right Now

Thailand-Cambodia Conflict: What Travelers Need to Know Right Now Cal

39.6K views - 2 months ago

Thailand–Cambodia Border Conflict Explained

Thailand–Cambodia Border Conflict Explained Cal

35.1K views - 2 months ago

Thailand Now: New Alcohol Rules, Airport Fees Rise & Tourist Legal Warnings This Week

Thailand Now: New Alcohol Rules, Airport Fees Rise & Tourist Legal Warnings This Week Cal

37K views - 2 months ago

How Much Do You REALLY Need to Retire in THAILAND in 2026?

How Much Do You REALLY Need to Retire in THAILAND in 2026? Cal

48.1K views - 2 months ago

Why Most Digital Nomads Fail in Thailand — 8 Worst Mistakes You Need to Avoid

Why Most Digital Nomads Fail in Thailand — 8 Worst Mistakes You Need to Avoid Cal

31.4K views - 2 months ago

Thailand Now: Flood Crisis, Weather Extremes & Visa Crackdown Problems

Thailand Now: Flood Crisis, Weather Extremes & Visa Crackdown Problems Cal

106.1K views - 2 months ago

Thailand’s Visa Confusion, Tourism Woes & What Travelers and Expats Should Know — Q&A Update

Thailand’s Visa Confusion, Tourism Woes & What Travelers and Expats Should Know — Q&A Update Cal

36.1K views - 2 months ago

Thailand Teaching Survival Guide — Jobs, Pay, Visas & the Red Flags to Avoid

Thailand Teaching Survival Guide — Jobs, Pay, Visas & the Red Flags to Avoid Cal

8.6K views - 2 months ago

Bangkok’s Best Chinatown Food Tour | Hidden Gems with MagicalTrip

Bangkok’s Best Chinatown Food Tour | Hidden Gems with MagicalTrip Cal

14.1K views - 2 months ago

Thailand’s New Entry Rules EXPLAINED — How Immigration Is Actually Enforcing Them

Thailand’s New Entry Rules EXPLAINED — How Immigration Is Actually Enforcing Them Cal

122.8K views - 2 months ago

Where to Stay in Bangkok – 8 Best & Worst Areas Ranked for Tourists

Where to Stay in Bangkok – 8 Best & Worst Areas Ranked for Tourists Cal

34.9K views - 2 months ago

Thailand’s Visa Exemption Crackdown — Clarifying the “2-Entry” Confusion

Thailand’s Visa Exemption Crackdown — Clarifying the “2-Entry” Confusion Cal

66.7K views - 3 months ago

Thailand Now: Alcohol Fines Chaos, New Border Clashes, Pollution Spike & Weather Alerts

Thailand Now: Alcohol Fines Chaos, New Border Clashes, Pollution Spike & Weather Alerts Cal

49.5K views - 3 months ago

Arriving in Bangkok - 16 Worst Mistakes to Avoid in 2026 (Complete Survival Guide)

Arriving in Bangkok - 16 Worst Mistakes to Avoid in 2026 (Complete Survival Guide) Cal

59.1K views - 3 months ago

New Alcohol Rules, Festival Changes & Tourist Scam Alert – What's Happening in Thailand Now?

New Alcohol Rules, Festival Changes & Tourist Scam Alert – What's Happening in Thailand Now? Cal

62.8K views - 3 months ago

Loy Krathong in Thailand — Best Places, New Rules, and Travel Tips (Ultimate Guide)

Loy Krathong in Thailand — Best Places, New Rules, and Travel Tips (Ultimate Guide) Cal

14.6K views - 3 months ago

17 Worst Pattaya Mistakes to Avoid in 2026 - Beginners Survival Guide

17 Worst Pattaya Mistakes to Avoid in 2026 - Beginners Survival Guide Cal

144.8K views - 3 months ago

Thailand: National Mourning, Ceasefire & High Season Events — What It Means for Visitors & Expats

Thailand: National Mourning, Ceasefire & High Season Events — What It Means for Visitors & Expats Cal

67.8K views - 3 months ago

Border Tensions, Scam Network Crackdown & the High Season Outlook - Thailand Update

Border Tensions, Scam Network Crackdown & the High Season Outlook - Thailand Update Cal

25.6K views - 3 months ago

Cannabis in Thailand - What's Happening Now?

Cannabis in Thailand - What's Happening Now? Cal

229.2K views - 3 months ago

12 Most Useful Apps for Thailand 2026 — Travel Smarter, Spend Less

12 Most Useful Apps for Thailand 2026 — Travel Smarter, Spend Less Cal

44.3K views - 3 months ago

Hospitals, Insurance & Biggest Risks- Complete Guide to Healthcare in Thailand

Hospitals, Insurance & Biggest Risks- Complete Guide to Healthcare in Thailand Cal

26.6K views - 4 months ago

Living in Thailand: The Biggest Relationship Challenge — Plus Work, Visas & Tourism Explained

Living in Thailand: The Biggest Relationship Challenge — Plus Work, Visas & Tourism Explained Cal

29.7K views - 4 months ago

Thailand’s Tourism Slowdown — The Real Story Behind the Numbers

Thailand’s Tourism Slowdown — The Real Story Behind the Numbers Cal

366.7K views - 4 months ago

Buying a $400 Custom Tailored Suit in Bangkok - Here's What Happened

Buying a $400 Custom Tailored Suit in Bangkok - Here's What Happened Cal

13.8K views - 4 months ago

Is Thailand Still Worth it in 2026? Your Biggest Questions Answered

Is Thailand Still Worth it in 2026? Your Biggest Questions Answered Cal

54.2K views - 4 months ago

Retiring in Thailand - New Rules & Changes in 2026 (Expert Guidance)

Retiring in Thailand - New Rules & Changes in 2026 (Expert Guidance) Cal

72.9K views - 4 months ago

New Border Clash, Crackdowns & Massive Sinkhole - What's Happening in Thailand Now?

New Border Clash, Crackdowns & Massive Sinkhole - What's Happening in Thailand Now? Cal

30.8K views - 4 months ago

Thailand's Banking Crisis: What's Really Happening?

Thailand's Banking Crisis: What's Really Happening? Cal

28.8K views - 4 months ago

Retiring in Thailand: The Ultimate 2026 Visa Guide (Everything You Need to Know)

Retiring in Thailand: The Ultimate 2026 Visa Guide (Everything You Need to Know) Cal

33.8K views - 4 months ago

Ex-PM Jailed, Gloomy Polls & Hotels Slash Prices - What's Happening in Thailand Now

Ex-PM Jailed, Gloomy Polls & Hotels Slash Prices - What's Happening in Thailand Now Cal

23.3K views - 5 months ago

Visa & Entry Rules for Thailand in 2026: What Visitors and Expats Need to Know

Visa & Entry Rules for Thailand in 2026: What Visitors and Expats Need to Know Cal

131.5K views - 5 months ago

Thailand’s Political Earthquake: What Tourists & Expats Need to Know

Thailand’s Political Earthquake: What Tourists & Expats Need to Know Cal

128.6K views - 5 months ago

15 Worst Bangkok Nightlife Mistakes - Where to Go & What You Need to Avoid (Complete Guide)

15 Worst Bangkok Nightlife Mistakes - Where to Go & What You Need to Avoid (Complete Guide) Cal

210.2K views - 5 months ago

Political Turmoil, Major Crackdowns & New Tourism Initiatives - Thailand Now!

Political Turmoil, Major Crackdowns & New Tourism Initiatives - Thailand Now! Cal

56.2K views - 5 months ago

25 Best Places to Visit in BANGKOK - Complete Guide

25 Best Places to Visit in BANGKOK - Complete Guide Cal

33K views - 5 months ago

20 Things To Know Before You Come To Thailand (Q&A)

20 Things To Know Before You Come To Thailand (Q&A) Cal

19.4K views - 6 months ago

Information War, Drone Ban, New Taxi Rules & Tariff Agreement - What's Happening in Thailand Now?

Information War, Drone Ban, New Taxi Rules & Tariff Agreement - What's Happening in Thailand Now? Cal

23.8K views - 6 months ago

Scam Compounds, Fake Jobs & Human Trafficking in Southeast Asia

Scam Compounds, Fake Jobs & Human Trafficking in Southeast Asia Cal

35.7K views - 6 months ago

Thailand - Cambodia Conflict: Is it Safe to Travel?

Thailand - Cambodia Conflict: Is it Safe to Travel? Cal

47.8K views - 6 months ago