Best Healthy, Low-Calorie Snacks in Thailand
Thais snack all day and every day, yet they're some of the world's thinnest and healthiest people. How is...
Month: August 2011
Malaysia’s Best National Parks – Hiking, Biking, Scuba Diving
Gunung Tahan mountain as seen from Teresek Hill in Taman Negara National Park, Malaysia - copyright Ldc Although many visitors...
Sizzler in Bangkok – Thailand’s Most Popular All-You-Can-Eat Salad Bar Restaurant
Unlike in the US, where Sizzler is often in low-income neighborhoods and serves mediocre food, in Thailand Sizzler restaurants...
Five Reasons British Expats Love Living in Thailand
Tens of thousands of British expats either live in Thailand for a few months or move here permanently. With...
Casa Brazil Hotel on Karon Beach in Phuket Offers Cheap Accommodation a Minute From the Beach
Casa Brazil Hotel is a wonderful little independent hotel, located right off the main street in the center of...
How to Get Paid Well For Teaching English in Thailand
Teaching in Thailand is actually a low-paying job compared to most of the rest of Asia. Salaries for teachers haven't...
How to Call Malaysia From the United States
Some Americans get confused when dialing phone numbers outside the US, but there's really no need to. Calling Malaysia from...
Top Best Beaches in Thailand: White Sands and Blue Ocean
Planning on a beach vacation this year? If you haven't thought of it so far, start thinking about Thailand. Thailand...
Best Cities in Asia for Food – If You Like Good Asian Cuisine You’ll Love Visiting These Places
I've lived in Asia for a decade and traveled over much of it. I'm also a food fanatic so,...
Baan Karon Resort in Phuket, Thailand – Beautiful Hotel, Cheap Rates
Several times a year, I travel to Phuket for a short vacation. Phuket is an island off Thailand and...
Rules and Regulations for Foreigners Applying for Credit Cards with Thailand Bank
For expats and foreigners living in Thailand and considering applying for a credit card, be aware, getting a Thai...
What to Pack to Make Your Trip to Thailand Comfortable
Packing the right things for a trip to Thailand can be a puzzle, especially because of the intense heat....
How to Take Public Transportation in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Many visitors to Chiang Mai, Thailand have problems with the city's public transportation. There's lots of it about but...
Food by Phone in Bangkok, Thailand – Home Delivery From More Than 100 Restaurants
Foreigners who live in Bangkok are often quite lazy. Thailand is incredibly hot, and Bangkok has some of the...
The Thai Dowry or Sinsot: Should Western Men Pay If They Marry a Thai Woman?
Many western men planning on marrying a Thai woman in Thailand are suddenly confronted with the 'sinsot' or marriage...
Featured Photo: Yes, Buddhist Monks Read the Newspaper Too
Kwanz takes phenomenal photographs, both in Thailand and outside Thailand too. His candid shots of Thais, or of objects you...
How to Get From Bangkok to Chiang Mai – Planes, Buses, Trains and Cars
Chiang Mai is one of Thailand's most famous cities. Nestled in a beautiful valley in northern Thailand, Chiang Mai...
Review: Piammitr Language School – Best Place to Learn Thai in Bangkok, Thailand
A couple of years ago, I took several intensive courses of Thai language instruction at Piammitr Language School in Bangkok,...
Thaksin Shinawatra in Japan – Thai Opposition Angry He Was Given Visa
And the hilarity continues. Thailand's opposition party ie: the Democrats, are angry that Thaksin Shinawatra was given a visa...
Free EFL/ESL Lesson Plan: How to Teach Small Talk
Small talk is something many EFL students have problems with. Often they're shy when speaking English so their minds...
Review: Daddy Dough Donuts in Bangkok, Thailand
Daddy Dough Donuts is one of Bangkok, Thailand's most famous donut chains. Definitely a Thai-style donut, they're a bit...
Review: Koi in Bangkok, Thailand – Japanese Fusion Food
Koi is one of the trendiest restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand. Known as the place where "models eat for free"...
Review: Evergarden Chinese Restaurant at the Evergreen Laurel Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand
As a business owner in Bangkok, Thailand, I spend a portion of each month on business lunches. One of...