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The reef off Koh Ma is actually recovering — 23% coral growth in two years
Genuinely good news for once — the reef at Koh Ma is recovering, not dying. 23% coral growth in two years. Here's what's actually behind it. 🐠
Full Moon Party dates — July to December 2026
Quick heads up — July FMP is on the 31st, not the 29th. Buddhist holiday moved it. Here are all the dates through December. 🌕
East coast road repairs — what's actually happening and how to get around it
Yep, the east coast road is a mess right now. Here's the honest situation and the easiest workarounds. ⚠️
Thailand visa-free entry confirmed through end of 2026 — what this actually means for you
Good news for long-term visitors: visa-free confirmed through end of 2026 for most nationalities. Here's the no-BS breakdown. ✅
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The reef off Koh Ma is actually recovering — 23% coral growth in two years
Genuinely good news for once — the reef at Koh Ma is recovering, not dying. 23% coral growth in two years. Here's what's actually behind it. 🐠
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Boonsiri's van + catamaran combo from Surat Thani Airport — five months in, how it's actually going
Five months after launch, the Boonsiri airport-to-Phangan combo ticket is holding up well. One less thing to plan when you land. ⛴️
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Thailand's had 17.36 million visitors so far in 2026 — and more flights are coming
17.36 million visitors to Thailand so far this year, and airlines are adding flights, not cutting them. Good sign for the rest of 2026. ✈️
Read more →Full Moon Party dates — July to December 2026
Quick heads up — July FMP is on the 31st, not the 29th. Buddhist holiday moved it. Here are all the dates through December. 🌕
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Lomprayah adding extra sailings from November — here's the new schedule
Finally! Lomprayah is adding more sailings from November. If you've ever missed a ferry because it sold out, this is for you 😅
Read more →East coast road repairs — what's actually happening and how to get around it
Yep, the east coast road is a mess right now. Here's the honest situation and the easiest workarounds. ⚠️
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Currency exchange rates July 2026 — the honest picture
Heads up — ATM fees on Phangan went up to 250 baht per transaction. Here's where to actually get a decent rate in July. 💸
Read more →Thailand visa-free entry confirmed through end of 2026 — what this actually means for you
Good news for long-term visitors: visa-free confirmed through end of 2026 for most nationalities. Here's the no-BS breakdown. ✅
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New coworking in Srithanu — finally got proper fibre internet up here
OK I actually went and tested this new coworking in Srithanu and yes, the internet is genuinely fast. Here's the honest review 💻
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