Free EFL/ESL Lesson Plan: How to Make Good Business Decisions
Even the highest level Thai employees often find it difficult to know how to make good business decisions. Thais are...
Month: May 2011
Five Things Westerners Don’t Understand About Thailand
Most westerners will never understand Thais or Thailand. Even some of those, like me, who have lived here for...
Best Places to Take a Long Walk in Bangkok, Thailand
On the way from Khao San Road to Chinatown -- every street in this area is fascinating. I love to...
How to Make Some Extra Cash on Holiday in Thailand
Many western long-term travelers and backpackers come to Thailand and stay for a few months or longer. While initially...
Free EFL/ESL Lesson Plan: Fun Activities For First Conversation Class
EFL and ESL students all over the world sign up for English conversation classes. The problem is, like many...
Why Does Thailand Discriminate Against Teachers Over 45 Years Old?
Wai Kru or 'Teachers Day' in Thailand - copyright Yobonwan, Public Domain No English teacher who's taught in Thailand...
What to Do if You’re Stuck in an Asian Airport – You Can Entertain Yourself
I travel a lot throughout South East Asia, and I've spent more than my fair share of time stuck...
Which Natural Disasters Could You Experience on Vacation in Thailand?
I've always been amazed at how many natural disasters America gets. Then, since my move to Thailand, I've...
How to Have a Dirt Cheap Vacation in South East-Asia – Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia
Visit Thai street markets to save money - this is a cool coffee stall in a VW van, at the...
Thai Government Increases Security on US Interests After Bin Laden Killing – No McDonalds?
After yesterday's announcement that the US government had killed Osama bin Laden, Thailand's prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva announced increased...
Top Day Trips out of Bangkok, Thailand – Cheap and Fun Places to Visit
Bangkok, Thailand is a wonderful city to explore in its own right but, it's also a fabulous city...
Where to Buy the Cheapest Groceries in Bangkok, Thailand
When I first moved to Bangkok, Thailand, I wasted a lot of money on buying groceries at expensive western-style supermarkets....
Oh My Cod – Bangkok’s Best British Restaurant – Awesome Fish and Chips, Cute Girls
Part of the pretty outdoor patio at Oh My Cod. As a Brit living in Bangkok, Thailand, I occasionally crave...
How to Apply for and Get Thai Residency
Having lived in Thailand for many years, I have been looking into getting permanent residency. Permanent residency in Thailand is...
Important Dos and Don’ts You Should Know Before Buying a Mobile (Cell Phone) in Bangkok
For visitors to Thailand, buying a new mobile or cell phone in Bangkok is often on top of the list...
Amphawa Floating Market in Bangkok – Most Unusual Market in Thailand (video)
Amphawa Floating Market just outside Bangkok is authentic Thai -- and so much fun Recently, I visited Amphawa Floating Market...
Top Western Food Restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand
When you have been in Bangkok, Thailand for a while, you start to crave western food. western food is...
How to Easily Get a Taxi at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok
On arrival at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand and looking for a taxi, you'll likely find it overwhelming. Taxis...
Best Eye Hospitals and Clinics in Bangkok, Thailand
As a resident of Bangkok, Thailand and someone who is also as blind as a bat, I have been to...
Bell Nuntita Advances in Semi-Final to Final Round of Thailand’s Got Talent (English-Sub Video)
Wonderful news - in this afternoon's semi-final of Thailand's Got Talent, Bell Nuntita advanced through to the final round...
Top 5 Must Buy Maps if You Want to Find Your Way Around Bangkok, Thailand
As a long-term resident of Bangkok, Thailand, let me tell you I hate maps. I hate reading maps, I...
How to Survive Rainy Season in Thailand – What to Expect
When I first moved to Thailand, I arrived in the middle of rainy season. Actually not that difficult to do,...
Singha or Chang Beer? Which Thai Beer is Better?
Singha or Chang? Which is the best tasting beer in Thailand? Many people love visiting or living in Thailand, particularly...