If You’re a Woman in Thailand, Being White Is Very Important
One of the first things you will notice when you come to Thailand is how beautiful Thai women are. They are petite and skinny, with long dark…
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Thailand Reconsidering Building Nuclear Power Plants – A Disaster Waiting To Happen?
A couple of years ago, the Thai government announced it was approving the building of five nuclear power plants in Thailand. That every foreigner I know was considering…
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Best Things To Do in Pattaya, Thailand For Families With Kids
Pattaya has a reputation of being full of sex tourists which, in certain nightlife areas of Pattaya is true. Away from these small areas of the city though,…
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Top Five Best Thai Movies: Comedies, Ghost Stories and Muay Thai
Even before I moved to Thailand, I was obsessed with Thai movies. I used to order Thai movies on VCD or DVD from EThaiCD and couldn’t wait…
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What’s the Weather Like in Bangkok, Thailand in March?
As far as the weather in Bangkok in March is concerned, it’s the last month to take a visit to Thailand if you prefer cooler weather….
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Thailand To Send 200 Million Baht and 15,000 Tonnes of Rice For Japanese Earthquake Relief
After Friday’s devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the government of Thailand has voted to send 200 million baht (around $6.6 million) to Japan to help with…
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Buying Electronics at Fortune Town Mall in Bangkok, Thailand – Cheap and Top Quality
One of my newly discovered pleasures is shopping at Fortune Town Mall in Bangkok, Thailand. Just a few minutes by underground from my house, it is the best…
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Pub Review: Witch’s Taver in Bangkok, Thailand – Awesome Pub Food, Fun Crowd
Don’t even ask me how I managed to live in Bangkok, Thailand for almost seven years before I discovered Witch’s Tavern. Weirdly, I’d never even heard of it…
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Doing Bangkok, Thailand on a Budget – You Can See The Land of Smiles Cheaply
Although Thailand is still a cheap country, things have become a lot more expensive in recent years. Bangkok, Thailand’s capital city, is like most capital cities –…
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Cost of Living in Thailand Compared to America – It’s Cheaper!
Update, Bangkok, 2018 — Even though this was written in 2011, the prices I quote are not that much different now. Just in case you’re planning your budget!…
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How Much Money Will You Need If You Move to Thailand To Look For an English Teaching Job?
One of the first questions English teachers ask before they move to Thailand is how much money they should bring with them. Most teachers wait until they get…
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Where Should Teenagers Go Shopping in Bangkok, Thailand?
Bangkok, Thailand is a paradise for teenagers who love to shop. With its enormous number of fashionable shops selling cool things at incredibly cheap prices, it’s no…
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What Things Should You Do If Going on Vacation in a Tsunami-Prone Country Like Thailand?
I live in a tsunami-prone country. That’s why, as a nine-year resident of Thailand, one of the Asian countries hit by the December, 2004 tsunami, whenever I visit…
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Taking the Bangkok Noi Canal Tour: Boats in Bangkok are Fun
One of my favorite tours to take in Bangkok, Thailand is the Bangkok Noi Canal Boat Tour. Rather than book it through a tour company, which is prohibitively…
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Where to Buy Cheap Swimwear for Men and Women in Bangkok, Thailand
On a trip to Bangkok, Thailand you may decide you don’t need to pack a swimsuit. After all, Bangkok is a chaotic city, so why would you ever…
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Where to Buy a Cell Phone or Mobile Phone in Bangkok, Thailand
If you are going to be in Bangkok, Thailand, one of the things you may first want to do is to buy a cell phone or mobile phone….
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UK Child Exploitation Department Meeting With Thai Police Regarding Pedophiles
In an ‘about time’ moment, representatives from the UK’s Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP), were in Bangkok last week to meet with Thai police and the…
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Restaurant Review: Santa Fe Steak in Bangkok, Thailand
Santa Fe Steak restaurant serves some of the best cheap steaks in Bangkok, Thailand One of my favorite places to eat steak in Bangkok, Thailand is at Santa…
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Hello Panda – Best Cookie Snacks in Thailand
One of Thailand’s top cookie snacks is a cream-filled cookie or biscuit called ‘Hello Panda’. Available in Thailand and all over Asia, they’re originally a Japanese cookie…
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Courses and Classes to Take in Thailand: Learn Something While You’re Here
Many long-term travelers come to Thailand to learn something. Thailand has classes and courses, both certified and otherwise, in many different subjects and most of them are at…
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How to Buy Fresh Fruit From a Street Cart in Bangkok, Thailand
One of the best things to do anywhere in Thailand is to buy fresh, cut fruit at a street stall. These little stalls or mobile carts are…
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Best Independent Boutique Hotels in Bangkok, Thailand: Elegance, Comfort and Reasonable Price
The Davis Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand has gorgeous guest rooms Bangkok, Thailand is well known for its hundreds of four and five star hotels. It’s not however known…
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Best English-Speaking Veterinarians in Bangkok, Thailand: Get Good Treatment For Your Pet
One thing many non-Thai speaking expats worry about in Bangkok, Thailand if they’re a pet owner is how to find an English-speaking veterinarian if their pet gets sick….
