One of the interesting ‘farang’ (white westerner in Thai) success stories in Thailand is that of Christy Gibson or ‘Kitty’ as she’s known in Thailand. A Dutch-British woman,…
Hotels in Bangkok, Thailand are as cheap as under $50 a night. In Thailand though, ‘cheap’ doesn’t mean nasty. In fact, a hotel in Bangkok under $50…
Your toddler will love the hippos at Dusit Zoo in Bankgok Being on vacation with a toddler in Bangkok, Thailand might seem scary. It shouldn’t do. Many people…
Whether you’re living in Bangkok, Thailand and furnishing a house or apartment or if you’re just here on holiday, you’ll soon discover Bangkok has some amazing places…
‘Big eye’ contact lenses in Thailand have been popular with Thai women for a couple of years now. Big eye contact lenses originally were sold in Japan…
One of my favorite quickie restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand is Au Bon Pain. An American eatery, they have more than 30 restaurants in Bangkok and five more outside…
One of the busiest restaurants in Bangkok is a Japanese fast food chain called Ootoya. Now, I say, ‘fast food’ because that’s how they describe themselves but it’s…
Taking a half-day or full-day bike tour through Bangkok, Thailand is a new and popular way for tourists to see the city. Several reputable tour companies run bike…
A well-kept secret from tourists and foreign visitors to Bangkok, Thailand is the Ratchadapisek Night Market. Held on Saturday nights and known locally as the Ratchada Night…
One of the things most expats have to do if they live in Thailand for any length of time is a ‘visa run’. A visa run is a…
Markets abound all over Bangkok, but some of the best places for cheap bargains are the city’s many street markets. Unlike Bangkok’s major markets, street markets are mini…
Mr. Bean coffee shop is an oasis of calm and cozy in the midst of the hectic craziness of downtown Bangkok, Thailand. Tucked away at the back of…
If you’re looking for music on CDs or DVDs while in Bangkok, Thailand, you’ll be so spoilt for choice you won’t know where to start buying. You’ll…
Every year, hundreds of thousands of western men come to Thailand to meet Thai girls. For most, because it’s difficult to get to know a ‘good Thai…
Although some might think having music classes in Bangkok, Thailand would be difficult, nothing could be further from the truth. A country some believe is only populated by…
Several times a month, I eat at Central World Plaza in Bangkok. Last night, I decided to try Pepper Lunch, a Japanese steak restaurant that’s popular with Thais…
In May 2009, Lin Bing, a female Giant Panda cub was born to Chuang Chuang and his mate, Lin Hui in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The only baby…