How to Get to Mahboonkrong (MBK) Mall in Bangkok and What to Buy When You Get There
One of the first places visitors to Bangkok, Thailand head when they arrive in town is Mahboonkrong (MBK) Center. This enormous shopping […]
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How a Teacher Can Earn Respect From Children Learning English in Thailand
Most EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers know, those teachers who are able to earn respect from the children they teach […]
Read moreWhere to Find a Fortune Teller in Thailand and What to Expect When You Do
In Thailand, unlike the west, fortune telling is taken seriously by just about everyone. Sure, Thais are Buddhist but, in reality, Thai religion […]
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What is a Tam Boon Ceremony For a New House in Thailand and What Happens There?
If you spend long enough in Thailand, or have Thai friends, at some point you may find yourself attending a tam boon […]
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Why are Ladyboys or Katoeys So Accepted in Thailand?
One thing many westerners are surprised about when they come to Thailand are the number of ladyboys in the country. Thinking of Thailand […]
Read moreWhat to See at Each of Bangkok’s Sky Train (BTS) Stations
Also known as the BTS (Bangkok Transit System), Bangkok’s elevated sky train system currently has two lines, one running from north to […]
Read moreWhat to Do and Buy at Chiang Mai’s Night Market
Chiang Mai in northern Thailand has one of the country’s largest night markets. Chiang Mai’s Night Market, also known as the Night […]
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Best Thai Food for Westerners to Eat in Thailand – Not Too Spicy But Still Delicious
When most westerners come to Thailand they want to try Thai food. Many of them though are afraid of all the choices, […]
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Volunteering in Thailand? What Paperwork Do You Need To Submit To Get Non Immigrant O Travel Visa and Work Permit?
Thousands of people arrive in Thailand every year to do volunteer work at a school, charity or foundation. While it might seem it […]
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World Bank Worried About Thailand’s Political and Economic Stability – Falling Baht, Goldman Sachs Lowers Thailand Rating
The Nation newspaper is reporting the World Bank is worried about Thailand’s political and economic stability, due to not only the upcoming […]
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Monitor Lizards in Bangkok, Thailand – Huge and a Bit Scary
Yes, there are monitor lizards in Bangkok, Thailand If you spend time around nature in Bangkok, Thailand (and yes, we still have a […]
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Bangkok Traffic Love Story (Lot Fai Faa Ma Haa Na Ter) – Funniest Thai Romantic Comedy Ever
I’m a sucker for Thai romantic comedies. Cuter than their Western versions, Thai romantic comedies often have less-than-beautiful-but-so-cute heroines, handsome Thai guys and […]
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Need to Ship Goods From Chatuchak Market in Bangkok? Use CargoPoint Express, They’re Fabulous
Millions of tourists visit Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok every year, and hundreds of thousands of them buy so much stuff they have […]
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How to Get a British Passport Renewed at the Hong Kong British Consulate
A few months ago, I had to renew my British passport and, as I live in Bangkok, Thailand, that meant dealing with the […]
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Review: Royal Princess Larn Luang Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand – Good Location, Inexpensive Rates, Lovely Staff
Yesterday, I went to the Khao San Road/Grand Palace area to pick up a friend who was staying for a couple of […]
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A Crazy Little Thing Called Love – A Thai Romantic Comedy
Thai movies, I think, are some of the best in Asia. Often with beautiful cinematography, cute guys and girls, fascinating storylines if you […]
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Bourbon Street, Bangkok’s Best American Restaurant (Their Mexican Food is Awesome Too)
Bangkok’s best American resturant is Bourbon Street. Something most expats seem to know, but I did not. Because weirdly, I had lived in […]
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JW Marriott Hotel, Sukhumvit in Bangkok, Thailand
A wonderful hotel in a good location, the JW Marriott is a very pretty 5- star hotel conveniently located near the BTS […]
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Review: Iberry Ice Cream in Chiang Mai – Cutest Place, Incredible Homemade Ice Cream
Iberry Ice Cream is a small chain of Thai ice cream shops. They sell delicious ice cream in more than 100 flavors, but […]
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Thailand’s Best National Parks – Biking, Trekking and White Water Rafting
For a westerner to visit a Thai national park is not as common as you’d expect. Tourists come from all over the world […]
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Amazing Thailand’s “Hearing the Sunshine” – Watch Now Online, It’s Beautiful
If you’re one of the millions of people who love Thailand, you can’t miss watching the new short film “Hearing the Sunshine“. […]
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Thailand’s Top Five Commercial Airports
For such a small country, Thailand has a lot of commercial airports. With only 64 million people and a land mass the […]
Read moreReview: Arnoma Hotel – Ratchprasong Area of Bangkok, Thailand
Recently, after a particularly stressful week, a friend and I thought it would be a lovely idea to spend a weekend away […]
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