What to See on Rattanakosin Island in Bangkok, Thailand
The Giant Swing -- cool, eh? Thailand's current capital city, Bangkok, was founded in 1782 by King Rama I...
Month: April 2011
Thailand Breaks “World Wave Record” – 50,208 People
Thailand just got something else to be proud of. 50,208 people got together in Khon Kaen, Thailand, on the...
MK Restaurant, Bangkok – The Cheapest Sukiyaki in Thailand
One of the most popular restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand is MK. When I say 'popular', I mean lines outside...
Shopping, Dining and Entertainment at Central World Plaza, Bangkok
Photo copyright by Keng Susumpow, Creative Commons License Before I moved to Thailand, I arrived in the city on holiday...
Review: Bangkok Dangerous – Dull, Stereotypical, Bad Portrayal of Thailand
One thing I dislike about living in Bangkok, Thailand are the views of others about Bangkok - many of whom...
How to Avoid Food Poisoning in Thailand
First, let me say, in the decade I've lived in Thailand, I've had food poisoning once. Compare this to the...
What to Do if You Get Arrested in Thailand
Unfortunately, every year, a fair few westerners are arrested in Thailand. Whether it's for overstaying a tourist visa, working...
How Does a Thailand Tourist Visa Work? How Many Extensions Can You Get?
Every time I visit the Immigration Office in Bangkok, I meet a tourist who is very confused about renewing his...
Best Places to Buy Make-Up and Beauty Products in Bangkok, Thailand
Watson's is one of the best and cheapest places to buy cosmetics and make-up in Bangkok Thai women and girls...
Best Independent Coffee Houses in Bangkok, Thailand
Screenshot from A Cup of Trees website -- still the most beautiful coffee shop I have ever visited in Thailand...
Where to Eat a Cheap Late Dinner in Bangkok, Thailand
A typical Bangkok street stall at night offers some of the best food in the city - copyright oksidor -...
Esplanade Mall – Bangkok’s Shopping, Dining and Entertainment Complex
Esplanade Mall in Bangkok, Thailand is a smaller mall than many of the mega malls in the city but...
Ten Fun Free Things To Do and See in Bangkok, Thailand
With the current bad economy, people all over the world are trying to save money. In Bangkok, Thailand, it's no...
What to Do About Badly-Behaved Children in an EFL Classroom
Thai student sleeping - copyright Love Krittaya, Public Domain Every EFL/ESL teacher, no matter which country they teach in, comes...
How To Ride a Motorbike Sidesaddle in Thailand
One of the first things I learned when I moved to Thailand was how to ride a motorcycle sidesaddle. Women...
How to Get an Education Visa to Study in Thailand
A lot of people want to live in Thailand for longer than the 30 days that Thai immigration allows. But...
How to Get a Cheap Hotel in Thailand: Get the Best Deals
Thailand is a wonderful place to travel too if you are on a budget. It has become a lot more...
How to Get a Credit Card at a Bank in Thailand
Surprising to many non-Thais, it is perfectly possible to apply for and get a credit card in Thailand through a...
DTAC Mobile Phone Service – The Best in Thailand
When I first moved to Bangkok, Thailand almost a decade ago, I bought a cell phone and got connected....
Things That Can Get You Killed in Thailand
Many Thai men have trained in Muay Thai -- best not to pick a fight with one I have lived...
Devasom Hua Hin Resort: Luxury Hotel Accommodation at a Great Price
Hua Hin is my favorite Thailand beach resort and, as it's only three hours from Bangkok, is a place...
Where to Buy Designer Label Clothing in Bangkok, Thailand: Fashion Is Everything
Lyn Around clothes at Central World Bangkok -- one of the cutest designer stores in the city with the most...
Where to Buy Art Supplies in Bangkok, Thailand
As an artist who lives in Thailand, I get e-mails from people all over the world asking "Where's the best...