What Religion do People in Thailand Practice?
The national religion is Theravada Buddhism. Thai Buddhism ranks amongst the highest in the world. According to the last census (2000) 94.6% of the total population are…
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Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand – Your Children Will Love Eating Here
Thais love children. That’s why, unlike many countries in the west where children are expected to be ‘seen and not heard’, eating out at restaurants in a…
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Chou Nan at Central Ladprao – Bangkok’s Best Japanese Rice Bowls?
For the last six months Central Ladprao, one of Bangkok’s largest shopping malls, was closed for renovations. It re-opened in September and, to my amazement, was absolutely full…
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Bangkok Will Not Flood, The City is Safe, Thai Government Officials Say
In some of the first good news Thailand has had in a couple of weeks, it was announced last night Bangkok will not flood — the city is…
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Want to Make Some Quick Money? Catch Crocodiles in Ayutthaya
Over a week since more than 100 crocodiles escaped from their flooded crocodile farms in Ayutthaya, Thai authorities are worried. Few have been caught and several have…
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Beard Papa’s at Central Ladprao, Bangkok, Thailand – Creme Puffs and Chocolate Bombs – Yum!
On a shopping trip to Central Ladprao mall in northern Bangkok, Thailand yesterday, a friend and I took a break from shopping and ate dessert at a…
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Doi Chaang Coffeehouse at Central Ladprao, Bangkok, Thailand – Best Independent Thai Coffee Chain (Video)
A few days ago, I made my second trip to the newly renovated Central Ladprao mall in Bangkok, Thailand. After a few hours of shopping, a Thai…
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How to Take the Bangkok Tourist Boat and What to See From Each Pier
A wonderful way to see Bangkok is to take the Tourist Express Boat on the Chao Praya River. The Chao Praya River runs the length of Bangkok…
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Outskirts of Bangkok May Be Evacuated Due to Possible Floods
Thai TV news is reporting some areas in the outskirts of Bangkok may be evacuated in the next couple of days due to fears of rising flood…
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What to Do and How to Prepare When it Floods in Thailand
One thing newcomers to Thailand are often surprised by is how often it rains during rainy season, which lasts six months of the year, and how fast…
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What are the Top Plastic Surgery Procedures for Thai Women in Thailand?
In recent years, the number of Thai women getting some form of plastic surgery has grown in leaps and bounds. Once the realm of only the wealthy,…
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Please Don’t Get Thailand Travel Advice on Lonely Planet’s Thorn Tree Forums
I just had the misfortune of spending 20 minutes reading the Thorn Tree forums on Lonely Planet’s website. Full of travelers, some of whom have been to Thailand…
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Nakhon Sawan Under Water After Thai Army Tries to Save It
You have to give the Thai army credit for working their butts off to try to stop flooding around the country. In the last few days,…
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Best Cheap Restaurants in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai is in northern Thailand, an hour and a half plane ride from Bangkok (between 9-12 hours by car, train or bus), and is surrounded by mountains,…
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Prathum Thani Under Water – Floods Hours From Outer Bangkok
It’s incredibly sad watching Thai news in the last few days and seeing all the tens of thousands of people flooded out of their homes in many…
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Best Cheap Budget Hotels in Khao San Road Area, Bangkok, Thailand
Several times a month, low budget travelers contact us to find out if we have cheap budget hotel recommendations around the Khao San Road area. The most…
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If You Have Big Breasts in Thailand, What Should You Expect?
When you have large breasts and you live in a country like America or England, one thing you may not always think about is if you will be…
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Best Things to See and Do in Phuket, Thailand
Phuket is an island just off the west coast of Thailand and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It is around 850 kilometres…
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Where Does Ja Turbo Itch? Her Ears, or Somewhere Else? And Is She Really Bad For Thailand?
One thing that is interesting about living in Thailand is the way the ultra-conservative culture of much of Thai society keeps banging into the modern, more risque culture…
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What Do Tourists Need to Know About Flooding in Bangkok and Throughout Thailand
As the flooding in Thailand gets worse and floods are likely to hit Bangkok in the next few days, if you’re a tourist in Thailand, or planning…
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What to Buy at Thai Street Drinks Stalls – Fruit Juice, Coffee, Shakes and More
Thailand is one of the hottest countries in the world and Bangkok is the world’s hottest city. So if you don’t keep yourself hydrated, you can…
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Top Cheap Budget Hotels in Pattaya, Thailand – Rooms Under $25 a Night
Pattaya, just over an hour south of Bangkok, is Thailand’s most visited beach resort town. One reason so many tourists and Thailand residents stay in Pattaya is…
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Where to Eat the Best Burgers in Hua Hin, Thailand
Famous for its superb Thai restaurants, Hua Hin, Thailand also has a plethora of international food restaurants. For travelers, or those who live in Hua Hin and…
