How to Survive a Long Plane Ride to Thailand
For over a decade, I've been flying backwards and forwards between Thailand and the US, or Thailand and Europe....
Month: July 2011
Great Conversation Topics For EFL Students in Thailand
During my first year teaching EFL in Thailand, getting students to say more than a few words in English...
New Customer Service Survey at Chang Wattana Immigration in Bangkok
Don’t be surprised the next time you go to the Chang Wattana immigration offices in Bangkok, if you’re given...
Free EFL Beginner Lesson Plan: How to Teach Adjectives Easily
Most Thai students, but particularly children who are beginners, find it difficult to learn adjectives and to understand where to...
What You’ll Find at SCB Plaza at Ratchayothin in Bangkok, Thailand
SCB Plaza -- the two green glass buildings in the background One of the oft overlooked shopping and office centers...
How Do You Mail a Letter or Parcel in Thailand? Quick Post Office Tips
Mailing a letter or a parcel in Thailand, particularly in Bangkok, is easy -- and cheap. Just follow these quick...
What are the Rules When Jungle Trekking in Thailand?
Jungle trekking is a popular pastime in Thailand. Whether in an unprotected jungle or a national park, tourists come...
Invited to a Party in Thailand? Here’s What to Expect If You Go
Going to a party in Thailand is unlike attending a party anywhere else in the world. Unlike in the...
Where to Buy Rabbit Food in Bangkok, Thailand – Pellets, Hay, Vegetables and Fruit
The in-thing right now in Bangkok, Thailand is buying a rabbit as pet. Every week, at my local market,...
What Does ‘Su Su’ Mean in Thailand?
If you make Thai friends while on a trip or living in Thailand, eventually one of them will tell you...
Second Iranian Arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok – This One Smuggling Snakes
News a few days ago was of an Iranian man being arrested at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport after trying to smuggle...
Top Langkawi Island Resorts – Superb Food, World-Class Accommodation and Luxury Spas (Video)
Langkawi Island just off the coast of Malaysia is the beach destination of choice for tourists andThai residents, who are...
Best Spas in Hua Hin, Thailand – World-Class Health and Beauty Treatments
Hua Hin, the most popular beach resort in Thailand, is one of Thailand's top spa destinations. Known for its health...
Thailand’s ‘My Home’ Interior Design Magazine – Beautiful Design, Awesome Decorative Ideas
One of my not-guilty pleasures is my monthly purchase of 'My Home' interior design magazine. A Thai interior magazine...
No Alcohol in Thailand’s Bars, Clubs, Restaurants and Convenience Stores This Weekend – Ban for Buddhist Lent
Yet again, if you enjoy a nice alcoholic drink, you will be just about forced to stay at home this...
Best Places to See a Live Theater Performance in Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand isn't really the place a theater lover should probably live. Unlike most major international cities that have tons...
What to Wear If You’re an English Teacher in Thailand
Thai school children, copyright jchong, Creative Commons License Every year, thousands of westerners move to Thailand to teach EFL (English...
Best Places to Shop and Eat in the Siam Area of Bangkok, Thailand
Hanging out at Siam Square, Bangkok copyright tinabasgen, Creative Commons The Siam area of downtown Bangkok is the most popular...
Best Hotels Under $50 a Night in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Cheap, Clean and Comfortable
Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia isn't the most expensive city for hotel rooms but it's not the cheapest either. In fact,...
Thailand’s Public Holidays and National Observance Days are Fun Times to Visit the Country
If you're planning a trip to Thailand next year, one thing you might want to take into consideration when...
Wai Kru Day in Thailand – Teachers Day Ceremonies are Nationally Celebrated
Thai children dressed in traditional dress for Wai Kru ceremonies At the beginning of every school year in Thailand, (usually...
Best Zoos in Thailand – Chiang Mai, Dusit Zoo and More
If you enjoy visiting zoos, you will love being in Thailand. There are some excellent zoos in Thailand - some...
Food Stalls in Patong, Phuket – Featured Photo
One of the wonderful things about living in Thailand is the abundance of street food stalls. From early morning...