Best Restaurants in Cha-Am, Thailand – Thai and International Cuisine
Cha-Am, a traditional Thai beach resort, is only a few miles north of Hua Hin. Only a two-hour drive...
Month: August 2011
What Sports Can You Play While Visiting or Living in Bangkok, Thailand?
Playing sports isn’t always the first thing that crosses your mind when you think about being in Bangkok, Thailand....
How to Buy Cheap Airfares From Bangkok, Thailand to Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of the wonderful places you can fly to from Bangkok, Thailand in just a couple of...
Best Bakeries in Hua Hin, Thailand – Cakes, Pastries, Bread and More
Hua Hin has many wonderful bakeries selling everything from Thai buns, pastries, curry puffs and cookies to German bread,...
Mister Donut in Bangkok, Thailand – Tasty and Cheap
Mister Donut in Thailand is an off-shoot of the American restaurant chain, a chain which has now closed down...
What Language Do Thais Speak?
The official language of Thailand is Thai, a Tai–Kadai language closely related to Lao, Shan in Burma, and numerous...
How to Get Cheap Airfares From Bangkok to Singapore
Singapore is one of south east Asia’s most visited destinations, particularly if you live, travel or work in Bangkok,...
Free EFL/ESL Lesson Plan: How to Teach Who, What, Where, When, Why and How
One of the subjects an EFL/ESL teacher often struggles with is not only how to get students to understand the...
Free EFL/ESL Lesson Plan: How to Teach Slang and Idioms
Teaching English (EFL/ESL) in Thailand, one thing I've noticed is my students' inability to understand native English speakers because...
How to Buy Cheap Airfares From Bangkok, Thailand to London, England
In the last five years, I’ve flown from my home in Bangkok, Thailand to London, England numerous times. Finding cheap...
Where to Find Cheap Airfares From Bangkok, Thailand to Paris, France
Even before airfare increases from fuel levies, security fees and other additional charges, flying from Bangkok, Thailand to Paris,...
Answers to Questions Retirees Ask Before Moving to Thailand
Before retiring to Thailand, many retirees have concern and questions they need answers to before making a permanent move....
Review: Flying Vietnam Air From Bangkok to Hanoi – Excellent Service
The last two times I've flown from Bangkok, Thailand to Hanoi, Vietnam, I've flown on Vietnam Airlines. Living in...
Review: Hansar Bangok Hotel – Top Luxury Boutique Hotel, Gorgeous Accommodation
Love staying in beautiful boutique hotels? Then the Hansar Bangkok Hotel is a must-stay, the next time you’re in...
How to Spot a Ladyboy or Katoey in Thailand
Although many people think Thailand is a conservative culture, in some respects it is, but in many it is...
Holiday Inn in Bangkok, Thailand – Central City Location, Luxury Rooms, Superb Service
The first hotel I ever stayed at in Bangkok, Thailand was the Holiday Inn. Located in downtown Bangkok, next...
Don’t Miss The August 2011 Hua Hin Jazz Festival – Days of Free Jazz and Blues Music
If you’ve never been to Hua Hin, Thailand, now is the time to consider going. It will soon be...
On a Diet in Bangkok, Thailand? Here Are The Low-Calorie Places to Eat
Any visitor to Bangkok, Thailand, knows know how hard it is to diet or to watch what you eat....
Why Do Foreigners Get Fat in Thailand – Gaining Weight Is So Easy
One of the things many foreigners (known in Thailand as ‘farangs’) comment about is how easy it is to...
Free EFL Lesson Plan: How To Teach a Writing Class for Intermediate Students
Teaching EFL English in Thailand, I sometimes struggle to try to get my students to write something in English...
Review: Air Asia’s Tune Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Cheap, Clean and Basic, With Extras You Have to Pay For
Tune Hotels, like the one in downtown Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia are part of the budget airline Air Asia and so...
Review: Riverside Restaurant in Chiang Mai – Nice Service But Bland, Boring Food
The Riverside in Chiang Mai is one of the city’s most celebrated restaurants so, on my last visit to Chiang...
How to Tell If You’ve Got Dengue Fever in Thailand and What to Do About It If You Have
While Dengue Fever isn’t common in the cities in Thailand, if you spend time jungle trekking or backpacking to out...