Family Villas in Koh Samui: A Parent’s Guide
A family villa in Koh Samui means more space, your own pool, and a kitchen for 6am toddler breakfasts — but it also means no kids’ club and no lifeguard, so the choice comes with a few things worth checking before you book. Here’s how to pick the right villa, the right area, and what […]
Pool Safety for Kids in Thailand and Bali: A Parent’s Pre-Arrival Checklist
Pool Safety for Kids in Thailand and Bali: A Parent’s Pre-Arrival Checklist 🏊 Villa & hotel pools 🩺 First-aid trained nannies 🌏 Thailand + Bali Pool safety for kids on a Thailand or Bali trip comes down to three things most parents don’t check until they’ve already arrived: whether the pool has a working barrier […]
Is It Safe? Visiting Thailand With a Baby and Toddler
Is It Safe? Visiting Thailand With a Baby and Toddler The honest safety, vaccination, and medical-care guide for parents — from someone who’s answered these questions a thousand times. Short answer: yes. Thailand is one of the most popular family destinations in Asia, and traveling to Thailand with a baby and toddler is safe and […]
Best Family Resorts in Phuket With Kids Clubs (2026 Guide)
If you want a Phuket hotel where the kids are happily busy and you get a breather, the family resorts in Phuket with the best kids clubs cluster in two areas: Bang Tao / Laguna and Mai Khao. Here’s where to base yourself, which resorts are known for their kids clubs, what to check before […]
Best Thai Island for Families: Phuket vs Koh Samui vs Krabi
Phuket, Koh Samui or Krabi with kids? An honest comparison for families — flights, beaches, best season and childcare — so you pick the right Thai island.
Is It Legal to Hire a Nanny in Thailand?
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Date Night in Thailand: How to Actually Go Out With Kids
How do you get a date night on holiday with young kids? An in-room nanny after bedtime is the easiest way. Here’s how it works in Thailand & Bali, safely.
Smart Baby Items to Buy in Thailand Instead of Packing from Home
In this week’s interview, correspondent Ole ter Wey talks to climate activist Grace Fong about the importance of climate education. Drawing on her very personal experiences with the impacts of climate change in her home country of Fiji.

