What to See and Do in Korat, Thailand
Fun things to see and do in Korat, Thailand Many western tourists to Thailand only see Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Pattaya....
Month: May 2011
Best Places to Buy Designer Perfume in Bangkok, Thailand
Many people who travel around the world buy designer perfume and cologne at duty-free shops at the airport. Unfortunately, In...
Best Cheap Places to Shop in the Imbi Area of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
copyright Phalinn Ooi - Creative Commons License On my last few trips to Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia, I've stayed in...
How to Get Consumer Protection Shopping in Thailand
copyright Roger Price - Creative Commons License The first thing you'll notice when you come to Thailand is the thousands...
How to Know if She’s a Good Thai Girl
For some western men, coming to Thailand and meeting a bar girl (polite word for prostitute) is the norm. For...
How to Get From Bangkok to Koh Samet, Thailand
One of my favorite places to visit in Thailand is Koh Samet. Koh Samet is a small island, just...
Can I Change My Tourist Visa into a Work Visa in Thailand?
One of the mysteries of Thailand is how to get a work permit and what type of visa do...
Ta Siam – eat Bangkok’s best boat noodles at this traditional Thai restaurant
I have been wanting to try Ta Siam, a famous authentic Thai boat noodles restaurant, since I moved to Bangkok,...
How to Ride in a Tuk-Tuk Safely in Thailand
How can you safely ride a tuk-tuk in Thailand? One of the most popular and fun things for visitors to...
Visit Phuket, Thailand’s Annual Vegetarian Festival
Phuket, Thailand is one of my favorite holiday destinations, but no more so than in September/October, when Phuket hosts...
What to Buy If You’re an Expat Leaving Thailand and Going Home
A lot of expats live in Thailand but most of them eventually move home. When you live in Thailand, you...
Best Western to Open Hotel in Bangkok’s Elephant Building (Tuk Chang)
The Elephant Building in northern Bangkok - copyright Jarcje, Creative Commons License Imagine my surprise when I walked past Bangkok's...
What Types of Visa Can You Get For Traveling, Living or Working in Thailand?
When you're deciding to come to Thailand, either on a holiday, to live or to work here, you need...
Zenith Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok – An Excellent Mid-Range Hotel
Last year, my parents visited me in Thailand and, although I offered them the chance to stay with me,...
Heads or Tails at Siam Paragon – ‘Bread and Milk’ Never Tasted Better
Heads or Tails is a 'bread and milk restaurant' located in the basement of Siam Paragon mall in Bangkok....
Mos Burgers in Bangkok, Thailand – Japanese Burgers With an Odd Taste
There is a Japanese burger chain in Bangkok called Mos Burger. 'Mos' comes from the first letter of these three...
Top Bangkok Golf Courses and Clubs – Take a Golfing Vacation in Thailand
Thailand was a little late entering the golfing world but since the opening of its first golf course, it's...
Gaysorn Plaza, Bangkok’s Exclusive Luxury Goods Shopping Mall
Gaysorn Plaza in Bangkok, Thailand is a small mall compared to the city's mega-malls. However, if you are the type...
Yingluck Shinawatra, Thaksin’s Sister, To Run For Prime Minister?
Fascinating news out of Bangkok today. Yingluck Shinawatra, sister of exiled former-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has said she will...
How To Get Your US Social Security Check in Thailand
Unbeknownst to some retirees, it's entirely possible to receive your federal retirement benefits in Thailand - thousands of Americans...
Oishi Ramen Noodle Bar – Cheap, Delicious Japanese-Style Noodles
Years ago, when I first moved to Bangkok, Thailand, a Thai student took me for lunch to Oishi Ramen Noodle...
How to Get Cheap Airline Tickets to Thailand
As a long-term resident of Thailand, I fly to and from Thailand several times a year so have become...
When Should You Take Your Shoes Off in Thailand?
Just like most westerners, when I moved to Bangkok, Thailand I was confused about where I should and shouldn't...