Cita Catellya

Cita Catellya is a journalist and writer who covers a range of topics from medical and property to leisure and tourism. Her career began as a copywriter 5 years ago, where she worked with several brands in Indonesia to help them increase their online presence. Cita writes in both English and her native Bahasa Indonesia
  • HealthTop gyms in Bangkok that offer the best workout classes and facilities | Thaiger

    Top gyms in Bangkok that offer the best workout classes and facilities

    If you’re going to sweat in Bangkok, you might as well do it somewhere with cold brew on tap and hydro message bed waiting after your final burpee. Fortunately, the city is home to some seriously impressive spots to break a sweat. The gyms here don’t mess around. They’re stylish and high-tech, with classes that actually make you want to…

  • FoodTop 5 Mexican restaurants in Bangkok | Thaiger

    Top 5 Mexican restaurants in Bangkok

    Mexico may be a long way off from Bangkok, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t indulge in some delicious Mexican delicacies here. Bangkok has an impressive array of Mexican Restaurants offering some tasty cuisine in colourful settings that will make you feel as though you’ve been whisked away to Guadalajara. So, if you’re craving some tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, or…

  • HealthBest facial treatments in Bangkok for radiant skin | Thaiger

    Best facial treatments in Bangkok for radiant skin

    If urban life has left your skin feeling as stressed as the Friday evening rush hour, there’s no reason to let it dampen your spirits. The answer to your skin’s prayers might just involve less commuting and more pampering. Thankfully, Bangkok boasts a beauty scene as vibrant as its city skyline. From innovative therapies to traditional rituals, you can find…

  • HealthAnswers to the most common questions about international health insurance | Thaiger

    Answers to the most common questions about international health insurance

    If you’ve been thinking of staying in Thailand long-term, you’ve probably already asked the big question, “Do I actually need international health insurance?” It’s a question that often comes up among expats, digital nomads, retirees, and even frequent travellers. Sure, we don’t think we would be the ones to experience a motorbike tumble in Chiang Mai, a dengue diagnosis in…

  • HealthBeating the clock: How timing is everything with heart valve disease | Thaiger

    Beating the clock: How timing is everything with heart valve disease

    Heart valve disease is one of those conditions that quietly chip away your health before you realise something’s wrong. It doesn’t start with a dramatic collapse or blaring warning signs. It starts, usually, with a bit of breathlessness on the stairs, a racing heart after light activity, or feeling a little more tired than usual. “The tricky part of heart…

  • Things To DoWhat to do in Bangkok this weekend (April 25 to 27) | Thaiger

    What to do in Bangkok this weekend (April 25 to 27)

    We’ve made it to the last weekend of April! This month has been nothing short of a kaleidoscope. Songkran soaked us, Easter brought the pastels, Earth Day brought us closer to nature, and the city’s galleries have been throwing open their doors for art exhibitions like it’s a full-time job. And just when you thought it might be time to…

  • Featured DispensariesBest weed shops in Sukhumvit [2025] | Thaiger

    Best weed shops in Sukhumvit [2025]

    Cutting through the heart of Bangkok, Sukhumvit has it all. Luxurious malls with every brand around the world, rooftop bars with overpriced cocktails, lush parks for when you need a breather, and enough traffic to test the patience of a saint. It stretches forever, and lately, it has become one of the hottest places to pick up a little something…

  • EventsHospitality meets the future at THAIFEX – HOREC Asia 2025 | Thaiger

    Hospitality meets the future at THAIFEX – HOREC Asia 2025

    From robot noodle chefs to zero-alcohol spirits and pizza cooked in under two minutes, THAIFEX – HOREC Asia 2025 had something for everyone working (or dreaming) in the hospitality industry. Held from March 5 to 7 at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, the second edition of the exhibition brought together businesses, experts, and buyers to talk about what’s next in the…

  • Things To DoWhere to experience Songkran in Koh Samui (2025) | Thaiger

    Where to experience Songkran in Koh Samui (2025)

    Songkran, the Thai New Year, turns Thailand into a giant water park, and Koh Samui is no exception. This year, the island’s never looked better, still glowing from its starring role in The White Lotus Season 3. Now everyone wants a piece of the drama-soaked paradise. And whether you’re one of them, or you’ve been here all along because you’re…

  • Things To DoWhere to celebrate Songkran in Pattaya (2025) | Thaiger

    Where to celebrate Songkran in Pattaya (2025)

    Pattaya in April is no place for the shy or the dry. Songkran here is a delirious, drenched love letter to Thai summer. From respectful rituals to riotous foam parties, you can find everything here. If you’re still figuring out where to join the festivities, here’s where to celebrate Songkran in Pattaya this year. The best Songkran events in Pattaya…

  • Things To DoWhere you can play Songkran in Chiang Mai (2025) | Thaiger

    Where you can play Songkran in Chiang Mai (2025)

    If you want the best Songkran, you go to Chiang Mai. That’s just how it is. The city turns into a wild, soaked playground, temples glittering in the sun, water guns locked and loaded, and everyone getting gloriously drenched. From temple fairs to DJ-fuelled street raves, this city knows how to throw a party with a little soul. Here’s where…

  • Things To DoWhat to do in Bangkok this weekend (April 11 to 13) | Thaiger

    What to do in Bangkok this weekend (April 11 to 13)

    Bangkok is soaked in Songkran spirit this weekend, with water fights on every corner, soaked shirts, and tht chaotic joy only this city can pull off. But if you’re looking for something drier, slower, or just…different, there are also plenty to do this weekend. The city’s big enough for all kinds of events. From art openings to mellow brunches and late-night…

  • Things To DoEverything you need to know about Songkran | Thaiger

    Everything you need to know about Songkran

    Thailand celebrates its very own new year every April with the world’s largest water festival, Songkran. It is when everyone, including children, adults, friends, and strangers, gathers to get soaked. Although it’s widely known as the water festival among many visitors, Songkran is actually deeply rooted in traditions. In fact, it’s one of the most important events in the Buddhist…

  • Things To DoBest places to eat in Bangkok this Songkran (2025) | Thaiger

    Best places to eat in Bangkok this Songkran (2025)

    Songkran is here, and like it or not, you’re in it. If you’re joining the splash fest, you’ll need fuel, and the best kind is the delicious kind. But even if you’re skipping the water fights, Songkran Season is still the perfect excuse to get out and eat in Bangkok. Plenty of restaurants around the city are serving up special menus…

  • Things To DoWhere to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok [2025] | Thaiger

    Where to celebrate Songkran in Bangkok [2025]

    Songkran is coming, and Bangkok is about to lose its mind in the best possible way. It’s Thai New Year, sure, but forget champagne toasts and awkward midnight kisses. Here, it’s all about water, and no one is staying dry. You might start your morning participating in the tradition, such as gently pouring water over a Buddha statue or receiving…

  • Featured DispensariesBest weed shops in Thonglor [2025] | Thaiger

    Best weed shops in Thonglor [2025]

    What do you do when you find yourself in Thonglor? Grab brunch at some beautiful café, drift into a bar that makes you feel cooler just for being there, stay out a little too late dancing with strangers who could be friends by morning, or maybe get a massage in a luxury spa after a long week of hustling and…

  • Featured DispensariesWhat makes a great cannabis dispensary? An insider look at WeedeN | Thaiger

    What makes a great cannabis dispensary? An insider look at WeedeN

    The streets of Thailand tell a story, and lately, that story smells like weed. Not the furtive kind passed around on humid hostel balconies or behind closed doors of expat lounges, but something more deliberate and polished. It lingers outside neon-lit dispensaries with names that signal a new kind of luxury: high-end, legal, very much above-board, and, dare we say,…

  • Featured SchoolsMore than a school: How St. Andrews Green Valley teaches more than just academics | Thaiger

    More than a school: How St. Andrews Green Valley teaches more than just academics

    There’s a quiet confidence in the way the students of St. Andrews International School, Green Valley move through their day. It is, perhaps, the result of a curriculum that values curiosity as much as achievement, of an education that nurtures each student’s potential, and of teachers who know their students well enough to challenge them without pushing too hard. Holistic…

  • LifestyleTop 20 staycation hotels in Bangkok (2025) | Thaiger

    Top 20 staycation hotels in Bangkok (2025)

    Bangkok is a city that seduces. The streets flicker with neon, the air vibrates with the scent of grilled lemongrass, and somewhere, a jazz band is playing for a crowd that will stay out until dawn. But some days, the only thing that sounds right is staying in, floating in a pool with a skyline view, ordering room service in…

  • Thailand HotelsWhere to stay in Bangkok this Songkran 2025: The best hotels | Thaiger

    Where to stay in Bangkok this Songkran 2025: The best hotels

    You are planning for Songkran in Bangkok, which is to say, you are preparing for three days of sanctioned chaos. From April 13 to 15, the city will not merely celebrate but dissolve into a state of euphoria, with water flying from buckets, from hoses, from the hands of strangers who, for these few days, become something more than strangers.…

  • HealthHealth insurance cost in Thailand for expats – update | Thaiger

    Health insurance cost in Thailand for expats – update

    No one likes thinking about health insurance. But if you’re an expat in Thailand, it’s one of those things you need to have sorted. Maybe you move to Thailand because the sun is warmer, or because you’re chasing your dream job, or because you want to spend your retirement days by the ocean. Whatever the reason, you don’t move here…

  • Things To DoWhere to celebrate Songkran 2025 in Phuket | Thaiger

    Where to celebrate Songkran 2025 in Phuket

    Songkran in Phuket is chaotic in the best way possible, with water flying from every direction, music blasting, and the whole island turning into one big street party. Everyone, from locals and tourists to the occasional bewildered bystander, gets swept into the madness, surrendering to the simple joy of an island-wide water fight. If you’re still unsure about where to…

  • Hot PropertySupalai Icon Sathorn is the new address in Bangkok everyone’s talking about | Thaiger

    Supalai Icon Sathorn is the new address in Bangkok everyone’s talking about

    Bangkok’s skyline never stands still, with developers competing to build taller, sleeker, and more luxurious towers than ever before. And every now and then, a development comes along that actually delivers. Among them is Supalai Icon Sathorn by Supalai Corporation Limited. Sitting pretty in Sathorn South, this mixed-use 56-story building combines office, residence, and retail space in one prime location. …

  • LifestyleHow to choose the best cosmetic surgeon and hospital in Thailand | Thaiger

    How to choose the best cosmetic surgeon and hospital in Thailand

    You’ve been thinking about getting cosmetic surgery to boost your confidence, and you heard that a face-lift in Bangkok costs less than half of what it would cost in New York and that some of the world’s best rhinoplasty specialists are based in Bangkok and Phuket. So you do what everyone does in 2025: you open your laptop and type…

  • Things To DoWhat to do in Bangkok this weekend (March 21 to 23) | Thaiger

    What to do in Bangkok this weekend (March 21 to 23)

    Answering the question “What should I do in Bangkok this weekend?” is never easy. With so much happening all the time, choosing just one thing can feel impossible. And sometimes, the sheer number of options leaves you so overwhelmed that you end up doing… absolutely nothing. If that sounds familiar, consider this a way out. We’ve gathered the best things…

  • Visa InformationYour guide to obtaining a work visa in Thailand | Thaiger

    Your guide to obtaining a work visa in Thailand

    We all know that Thailand is a tourist magnet, with more than 35 million people visiting the country in 2024. But did you know that it’s also a hotspot for digital nomads, retirees , and corporate professionals looking to make a living? If you’re one of them, then there’s one crucial thing you need to sort out, and that is…

  • Things To DoWhat to do in Bangkok this weekend (March 14 to 16) | Thaiger

    What to do in Bangkok this weekend (March 14 to 16)

    The weekend arrives, and with it, the question of what to do. Maybe you’re the planner for your group or maybe you’re looking for something just for yourself. Well, no need to scratch your head in confusion since Bangkok is full of fun things to do this weekend! From adrenaline-pumping fights and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to fine wine and…

  • Things To DoBangkok’s Chilli Fest is back to set your mouth (and weekend) on fire | Thaiger

    Bangkok’s Chilli Fest is back to set your mouth (and weekend) on fire

    Bangkok’s heat is turning up, and that means the hottest event of the year is coming. Chilli Fest makes a return to Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok on Saturday, April 5. Now in its third year, Chilli Fest has established itself as the ultimate playground for spice lovers. You can expect a fiery feast from Bangkok’s top chefs, a chilli-eating showdown that…

  • Featured DispensariesBest weed shops in Koh Phangan [2025] | Thaiger

    Best weed shops in Koh Phangan [2025]

    Just like other island destinations in Thailand, Koh Phangan has fully embraced the country’s booming cannabis culture, with dispensaries popping up all over. And rightly so. With its idyllic beaches, crystal-clear waters, and legendary Full Moon parties, Koh Phangan feels like the perfect place to find quality cannabis. From lounges with all kinds of entertainment to smaller shops with unique…

  • Things To DoWhat to do in Bangkok this weekend (March 7 to 9) | Thaiger

    What to do in Bangkok this weekend (March 7 to 9)

    Searching for the best things to do in Bangkok on the weekend usually leads to more scrolling than actual planning. The city never sleeps. There’s always a new restaurant to try, a nightclub to dance to, or a hidden speakeasy waiting to be discovered. Besides the usual suspects, Bangkok’s weekend scene also thrives on pop-ups, events, and exhibitions that deserve…