Only in Thailand – Maeklong Market – The Train Goes Through It
We're going to start a new series on Tasty Thailand called 'Only in Thailand'. If you've never been to...
Month: May 2011
Peacemaker Sings ‘Kit Teung’ (Missing You) (Video)
One of my favorite Thai singing duos was a couple of guys called Peacemaker. Thai singers of the most beautiful...
What to Do if a Loved One Dies While Visiting Thailand
A Thai village funeral Every year, several thousand foreigners die in Thailand. Whether killed in an accident, dying from...
Yum Saap – Cheap, Delicious Thai Food and Lovely Staff
A couple of years ago, a former student invited me for lunch at Yum Saap. Yum Saap is a...
If You Love Thailand, Do NOT See ‘Hangover II’
There are so many reasons why Thai authorities need to hire a farang (westerner) to look into things Thais...
Best Budget Hotels in Melaka, Malaysia – Cheap Price, Awesome Quality
One of the beautiful, and inexpensive, rooms at the Fenix Inn. Melaka, Malaysia is about a two hour...
Amore Tapae Hotel – Cheap and Lovely Accommodation in Chiang Mai’s Old City
Living in Bangkok, Thailand, I travel to Chiang Mai in the northern part of the country often. The last...
Top Resort Hotels in Hua Hin, Thailand
Hua Hin, just three hours south of Bangkok, is Thailand's most favorite beach resort. Hua Hin also has some...
Top Hotel Deals Near Chiang Mai International Airport
With more than 2 million people arriving in Chiang Mai via the Chiang Mai International Airport every year, it's...
When Do You Need a Work Permit in Thailand?
When any non-Thai citizen moves to Thailand to work, the issue of getting a work permit soon comes up. In...
Blue Cup Coffee – S&P Thailand’s Chain Coffee Shops
I'm not a coffee chain person, preferring to frequent independent coffee shops, but I make an exception with Blue...
Bell Nuntita in Thailand’s Got Talent Finals Performance
Bell Nuntita gave another amazing performance on Thailand's Got Talent during last night's final, including a funny costume change...
Teaching in Thailand? What Happens if You Break Your 1-Year School Contract?
One of the problems for Thai schools that employ western English teachers is the high rate of contract breakers. A...
Dining and Shopping at Major Avenue (Suzuki Avenue) in Northern Bangkok
Northern Bangkok has some wonderful shopping malls and movie theatre complexes. Recently, one on Pahonyothin became even better when Siam...
Somboon Pochana – This 40 Year Old Seafood Restaurant Serves the Best Crab in Bangkok
If you ask just about any Thai who's lived in Bangkok, Thailand more than a few months about Somboon Pochana,...
How to Take Shuttle Bus from LCCT to KLIA, Malaysia
When you arrive in LCCT airport just outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and need to get to KL International Airport...
How to Easily Send Money to an American in Thailand
Many Americans living or traveling in Thailand, at one time or another, need money to be sent from their...
Campaign Posters Up All Over Bangkok For Yingluck Shinawatra
I loved walking around my Bangkok neighborhood this weekend already being able to see the new Pheu Thai posters up...
How To Use Bangkok’s Sky Train System
If you're a bit confused about using Bangkok's BTS sky train system or not sure how to buy a...
Talad Lot Fai – Bangkok’s New Nightime ‘Train Market’ – Cheap Shopping, Trendy and Cool
It's not just shopping at Bangkok's Talad Lot Fai (Railway Market). There are lots of cute cafes and bars as...
Where to Shop for Cheap Thai Souvenirs in Bangkok
You can buy anything at Chatuchak Market - copyright antwerpenR, Creative Commons License While Thailand is still one of the...
Bringing Household Items to Thailand? Which Should You Bring, Which Should You Leave Behind?
Over the almost-decade I've lived in Thailand I've met many expats who, when they moved here, must have brought...
Like Wine? Try Wine Pub at Pullman Bangkok King Power – Awesome Wine and Food
I'm not particularly a wine lover. Sure, I'll drink a glass occasionally but wine has never been my choice...