Should You Learn to Speak Thai? Is it Easy?
A decade ago, I sat in my first Thai language class. After a trip to Thailand, I decided for...
Month: April 2011
Best Restaurants in the Sathorn Area of Bangkok, Thailand
Eating in the Sathorn area of Bangkok is one of my favorite things to do. The sheer number of...
Idea Market at Khampaeng Phet – Independent Thai Designer Products
I'm a big shopper of independent designers' products, which is why I've always shopped at Idea Market in Bangkok,...
British Woman, Sarah Crutchley, Killed After Fall From Thailand Waterfall,
A popular outing for many in Thailand is to visit one of the country's many beautiful waterfalls. That's what 30...
Mr. Bun – Bangkok’s Cheapest and Best Bakery
A few months ago, a Thai friend and I caught the early underground train to Bangkok's Hua Lamphong railway...
Where to Buy the Best and Cheapest Rattan Furniture in Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand is world-famous for its beautiful rattan furniture. Made from various types of palms, rattan is used for tables,...
How to Wear a Silk Scarf Like a Thai Girl
I live in Bangkok, Thailand, home of the silk scarf. Scarves made of Thai silk, the best silk in...
Where to Shop for Cheap Men’s Clothing in Bangkok, Thailand
While women who travel to Bangkok, Thailand go home with a new wardrobe of cheap clothes, surprising to some, men...
Why Are Thailand’s English-Language Skills The Lowest in South East Asia? Blame The Education System
Thai student sleeping - copyright Love Krittaya, Public Domain Since I moved to Thailand a decade ago, I've read...
How To Haggle in Thailand and Get a Good Price
On my first trip to Thailand a few years ago, my parents spent much of the holiday laughing at...
Where to Buy Computers, Peripherals, Accessories, Software and Hardware in Bangkok
When most people in Thailand need to buy a computer, computer hardware, accessories, computer peripherals, computer games or computer...
How to Get to Bangkok’s Royal Barge Museum
Photo copyright Bruce Tuten - Creative Commons License One of my favorite places to visit in Bangkok, Thailand is the...
How to Get to Koh Kred and What to See and Do
When I was teaching English in Bangkok, Thailand a group of parents of the Thai kids I was teaching...
Best Cheap Budget Hotel in Hua Hin – The Top Marks Hotel
The first time I visited Hua Hin, Thailand's most popular beach resort, I stayed at the Top Marks Hotel. I...
Top Five Best and Cheapest Things to Buy in Chiang Mai, Thailand
It's no wonder Thais flock from all over the country to shop in Chiang Mai, Thailnd. Most Thai handicrafts...
Best Food Courts in Bangkok – Cheap and Delicious Thai and Western Food
One of the best places to eat cheap food in Bangkok is at one of the food courts. Every shopping...
Where are the Christian Churches in Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand is known throughout the world as a Buddhist country, with 97% of Thais following Buddhism. Thais, though, are...
Best Delicatessens in Bangkok? Get Meat, Cheese and Wine Here
copyright Ralf Roletschek, Creative Commons License One of the last things you might expect to find in Bangkok,...
Pedestrian Crossings in Thailand – Don’t Just Step Out
They have these things in Thailand that are painted on the road. They're black and white and usually run across...
How To Make Cheap and Easy Khao Soi (Chiang Mai Curried Noodles)
As a resident of Thailand, I often have westerners ask me for recipes for how to make famous Thai...
Where to Buy Bird’s Nest Soup in Bangkok, Thailand
I was in Chinatown in Bangkok, Thailand recently with some Thai friends with the aim of eating bird's nest...
What’s the Cost of Setting Up a Rental Apartment in Bangkok, Thailand?
For many people, moving to Bangkok, Thailand means throwing a few things in a suitcase and getting on a plane....
How To Get Your Money Back From a Gem Scam in Thailand
Thousands of tourists every year get caught in gem scams in Thailand. Whether it's the tuk-tuk driver that takes...