Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Chiang Rai, Thailand – Cheap, Delicious Lattes, Amazing Food
On our first trip to Chiang Rai in northern Thailand a decade ago, it was almost about impossible to find the best […]
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Public Transportation Discount Cards in Bangkok, Thailand
Public transportation in Bangkok, Thailand is safe, reliable and cheap. Most tourists visiting Bangkok use the sky train, underground train or boats […]
Read moreFunky Monkey Cafe in Chiang Mai – Incredible Coffee-Banana Smoothies
On one of my frequent trips to Chiang Mai, a couple of years ago, a Thai friend who loves western food introduced […]
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Best Pool and Billiards Bars in Bangkok, Thailand – Good Food, Great Beer, Cute Thai Girls
Pool, also known as billiards, has become extremely popular in Bangkok, Thailand in recent years. Pool or billiards bars are opening up all […]
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Best Places to Buy Authentic Designer and Fashion Watches in Bangkok, Thailand
Infamous as one of the best places in the world to buy bootleg designer and fashion watches, Bangkok is actually an incredible place […]
Read moreThe Greenery Resort in Khao Yai, Thailand – Beautiful Rooms, Excellent Facilities
Thailand’s most visited national park, Khao Yai, is just a two hour drive from Bangkok. Popular with Thais and tourists for family […]
Read moreCicada Market, Hua Hin’s Latest Night Market
Hua Hin is Thailand’s most popular beach resort. It’s also home to a brand new open-air art night market, Cicada Market, just […]
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Where to Buy English-Language Buddhist Books in Bangkok, Thailand
As a resident of Bangkok and one who’s fascinated by Buddhism, I’m often asked by visitors to Thailand where to buy English […]
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Best Korean Restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand
Over the last 20 years, Korean food has become popular in Bangkok, Thailand. So much so, new Korean restaurants are opening in the […]
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Best English Language Bookstores on Phuket Island, Thailand
Last year, on vacation to Phuket Island, Thailand, I remembered to pack everything except my books. As a voracious book-a-day reader, on a […]
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Madame Tussauds in Bangkok – A Fun Place To Visit, If You’re Thai
I am the first to admit I am a cheapskate. So, when a Madame Tussauds Wax Museum opened a couple of months ago […]
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Review: Coffee Gallery at Crystal Design Center (CDC) in Bangkok
Recently, a Thai friend took me out for dinner to Crystal Design Center (CDC) in Bangkok, Thailand. A stunning design complex in a […]
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Bangkok Baking Company – Great Food but High Prices
One of the trendy cafes in Bangkok, Thailand is Bangkok Baking Company at the JW Marriot Hotel. Popular for its location near […]
Read moreHow To Get Even Lower Prices at Thailand’s Markets
Since I moved to Bangkok, Thailand years ago I’ve become a market fanatic. Not a day goes by I don’t shop at […]
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Best Cheap Hotel Deals on Koh Samui, Thailand
Koh Samui is one of Thailand’s most popular island destination. It’s particularly popular with budget travelers who fall in love with the […]
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Ratana’s Kitchen in Chiang Mai – Lonely Planet Recommended For a Reason
On my last trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand, a Thai friend and I were looking for somewhere new to eat. While going through […]
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Where to Eat the Best American-Style Breakfasts in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Although many tourists and expats in Chiang Mai, Thailand eat mainly Thai food even for breakfast, sometimes a good American-style breakfast is […]
Read moreEat, Shop, Stay and See the View at Bangkok’s Baiyoke Tower
One of the most visited places in Thailand is Bangkok’s Baiyoke Tower. Thailand’s tallest building, Baiyoke Tower is located in downtown Bangkok […]
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Best Bakeries in Chiang Mai, Thailand – Want Western-Style Pies or Cakes?
Bakeries are becoming an obsession in Chiang Mai, Thailand. As Thais become as obsessed with cakes, pies, cookies and home-cooked bread as […]
Read moreThailand to Lose 75 Billion Baht Due to Auto Production Cut as a Result of Japan Tsunami
One thing I never understand about Thai politicians is their complete inability to see reality or understand basic economics. For weeks now, […]
Read moreBest Hotel Deals Near Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand
One concern many travelers flying into and out of Bangkok, Thailand worry about is an affordable hotel room near Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. […]
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Best Health Insurance Companies in Thailand
If you will be traveling or living in Thailand longer than just a few weeks, you should consider getting health insurance. Even though […]
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Best and Cheapest Youth Hostels in Chiang Mai, Thailand
As if traveling in Chiang Mai, Thailand is not cheap enough, the city is also home to some of the best youth hostels […]
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