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....
Month: June 2011
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...
Where 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...
What is a Tam Boon Ceremony For a New House in Thailand and What Happens There?
Monks at a house in my neighborhood in Bangkok holding a typical tamboon ceremony. If you spend long enough...
Why are Ladyboys or Katoeys So Accepted in Thailand?
Photo copyright - Ladyboy show, Thailand - randomidea, Creative Commons License One thing many westerners are surprised about when they...
What 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...
What 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Review: 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...
Review: Coffee Beans by Dao – the Best Cakes and Desserts in Bangkok, Thailand
Coffee Beans by Dao at Siam Paragon mall -- isn't it gorgeous? One of the top visited and trendiest...