UNESCO Names Bangkok 2013 World Book Capital
In the past, Thais haven’t been big readers. Sure, they’d pick up a newspaper or magazine and, of course, millions of Thais […]
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Things You Should Know Before Bringing Your Laptop to Thailand
We often get asked by would-be visitors to Thailand if a) they should bring their laptop and b) will it be easy to […]
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Free EFL/ESL Lesson Plan: Teach English Vocabulary With Pop Music
Some of the best and most fluent English speakers I’ve met in Thailand have been Thais who taught themselves English listening to […]
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K’s Cafe at Kinokuniya, Siam Paragon – Don’t Miss Their Monthly Discounts
One great deal a lot of people in Bangkok miss is the “Special Menu of the Month” from K’s Cafe, inside the Kinokuniya […]
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Cheerleading in Thailand – Bangkok University Leads The Way, Silver Medalists at 2011 ICU World Championship
It’s not surprising Thailand is so good at cheerleading. School spirit is instilled into Thai kids from the minute they arrive there […]
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Free EFL/ESL Lesson Plan: Improve English Vocabulary with Hidden Object Games for Kids in Thailand
One of the main problems EFL/ESL students in Thailand have is learning new English vocabulary. Often, their grammar skills will be quite good, but […]
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Naka Market, Phuket – Looking For Cheap Shopping? This Weekend Evening Market is the Place
Planning a trip to Phuket, Thailand and love cheap shopping? Then don’t miss the island’s biggest weekend market – Naka Market, located […]
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Citizen Dog (Mah Nakorn) – One of Thailand’s Most Successful Movies
If you enjoy watching Thai movies, one little gem you might have missed is a 2004 release called “Citizen Dog” (in Thai Mah […]
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Video Tour of Yaowarat – Check It Out Before You Visit
Yaowarat, Bangkok’s Chinatown, is a popular tourist attraction for millions of tourists every year. Whether from outside the country or from right here […]
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Ratchadamnoen Muay Thai Boxing Stadium – Ticket Prices and Fight Times
One of the best places to see a live Muay Thai kickboxing fight in Bangkok is at Ratchadamnoen Stadium. The city’s oldest Muay […]
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Museum of Siam in Bangkok, Thailand – Want To Learn About Thai History? (Video)
If you want to learn about Thai history when you’re in Bangkok, the best place to start is at the Museum of […]
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Chatuchak Weekend Market (Video) – Want to See What J.J. Has To Offer?
If you are going to be in Bangkok, and are interested in Chatuchak Weekend Market and what it has to sell, you must […]
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Is Getting an Education Visa in Thailand Cheaper Than Doing Visa Runs?
Many people still seem to be confused about getting an education visa in Thailand. Is it cheaper than continually doing visa runs? Or […]
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Can A Thai School Keep Your Passport If You’re Working For Them?
Many western teachers come to Thailand to teach English and are completely out of their depth. A fair percentage of Thai school […]
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Don’t Miss The Amazing Thailand Grand Sale – Cheap Shopping, Discounts Up To 80%
One of the best times of year to visit Thailand is during the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale. During the Amazing Thailand Grand […]
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How Much Money Do I Need to Retire to Thailand and Live Comfortably?
Beyond the actual amount required by Thai immigration so they’ll give you a retirement visa (either 800,000 baht in a Thai bank […]
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Intercontinental Hotel, Bangkok – Luxury, Comfort and a Superb Location
The Intercontinental Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, couldn’t be a better hotel or in a more perfect location. It’s the first hotel I stayed […]
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Take A Chao Praya River Tourist Boat Tour, But Watch The Video First
Tenface has a small selection of Bangok videos on YouTube that are absolutely excellent. If you’re not familiar with them, Tenface is a […]
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Baan Ice in Bangkok, Thailand – Like Southern Thai Food? Here’s The Best in Bangkok
My favorite Thai cuisine restaurant in all of Thailand is Baan Ice on Prachaniwet 1 in northern Bangkok. Owned by my best friend’s […]
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Employee Benefits – Do You Get Them Teaching English in Thailand?
One of the many questions would-be teachers have about teaching English (EFL) in Thailand is what kind of employee benefits does a […]
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Le Dalat Indochine in Bangkok, Thailand – One of the City’s Best Vietnamese Restaurants
Recently, I ate dinner at Le Dalat Indochine, the most popular, and many say the best, Vietnamese restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand. I’ve lived […]
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Should You Send Money to Thailand Via Western Union? Not If You Want Cheap and No Hidden Fees
One of the easiest ways to send to or receive money in Thailand is via Western Union. However, using Western Union’s transfer […]
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How to Get Married in Thailand – Step by Step Instructions
Every year, several thousand westerners come to Thailand and marry a Thai. Others come with a western boyfriend or girlfriend and get […]
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