Thai Exports Up Almost 18% – Due to Trade With Japan and Europe
Farmers planting rice - photo copyright IRRI Images, Creative Commons License According to Thai Commerce Minister Porntiva Nakasai...
Month: May 2011
Can You Teach in Thailand With Visible Tattoos? It Depends
Traditional Thai tattoo - photo copyright Fuzzmo, Creative Commons license Many westerners who come to Thailand to teach English are...
How to Replace Lost or Stolen American Passport in Bangkok, Thailand
Every year, Americans find themselves stuck in Bangkok, Thailand as their passport has been lost or stolen. Unable to...
Review: Dusit Island Resort Hotel in Chiang Mai – Lovely Hotel But a Bit Too Expensive
On a five day trip to Chiang Rai, Thailand with my parents recently, we stayed at the Dusit Island...
Where to Buy Men’s Shoes in Bangkok That Will Fit Westerners
One of the things western men complain about in Thailand are the small shoe sizes. Thai men are often...
Cheapest Places to Shop in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Berjaya Times Square in Kuala Lumpur Every time I visit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I stay at a hotel in...
Where to Buy Adult and Children’s Bikes in Bangkok, Thailand
When I first moved to Bangkok, almost a decade ago, you didn't see many people riding bicycles on Bangkok's streets....
What is Medical Treatment Like in a Private Bangkok Hospital?
Hundreds of thousands of foreigners arrive in Thailand every year for medical care. Thai medical care at any of...
Election Commission Rules Yingluck Shinawatra Qualified to Run
A decision has just been handed down by Thailand's Election Commission that Yingluck Shinawatra, sister of evicted-as-PM-by-military-coup former prime...
Don’t Fall For These Typical Bangkok Tourist Scams
During the decade-plus I've lived in Bangkok I've likely had every tourist scam in the book directed at me....
Where to Buy Chinese Mooncakes in Bangkok, Thailand
copyright Atlaslin, Creative Commons Where to buy Chinese mooncakes in Bangkok, Thailans Chinese mooncakes are a traditional pastry from China...
One Year Anniversary of Red Shirt Deaths at Rajprasong (Photos)
We managed to spend a few minutes at the Rajprasong intersection this afternoon, talking to red shirt protesters gathered...
Pheu Thai Draws Number One on Ballot For General Election
An interesting psychological advantage went to the Pheu Thai party today for Thailand's general election in July. All political...
How To Make Traditional Thai Dessert – Bananas in Coconut Milk
I'm really the world's worst cook, so anything that is very simple to make is definitely something I'm going...
Thailand’s Chester’s Grill Serves Awesome Chicken
One of my favorite fast food restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand is Chester's Grill. Chester's Grill is a Thai restaurant...
Thai Mangosteen – Eat It, Drink It, Make Soap Out of It
The Thai mangosteen is popular in countries all over southeast Asia, but particularly in Thailand, where it has been cultivated...
Should You Bargain For Everything You Buy in Thailand?
People coming to Thailand from a western culture where bargaining isn't common get a bit confused about the concept...
Red Mango Frozen Yoghurt, Bangkok, Thailand – A Tasty But Healthy Treat
Red Mango frozen yoghurt shops are becoming all the rage in Bangkok, Thailand. Popping up at many Bangkok malls...
Cube Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Convenient Bukit Bintang Location, Clean, Comfortable, Cheap – Love It!
On a recent trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I stayed at the budget Cube Hotel in KL. Normally, I...
Shopping at Chiang Mai’s Walking Street Market – Cheap and Fabulous
If you're looking for the best place to shop in Chiang Mai, the Sunday Walking Street Market in Old...
On a 1-Year Education Visa in Thailand, Do You Have to Leave the Country?
One thing we often get asked by foreigners living in Thailand who want to get an Education Visa (known...
Est. 33 at Bangkok’s Crystal Design Center – Microbrewery, Restaurant, Cool Hangout
One of my passions in life is checking into new restaurants and bars in the ever-changing city of Bangkok....
The Chedi – Chiang Mai’s Most Luxurious Hotel, Well Worth The Money
When I travel to Chiang Mai, Thailand I always stay in a mid-range hotel. That's why, when a friend suggested...