German Woman Dies After Falling off Elephant in Thailand; Husband Falls on Top of Her
In a tragic accident, a 52-year old German woman has died after falling off an elephant in Krabi, Thailand. The woman, Kerstin Kretz Schmar, was riding on the…
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UNESCO To Give $72,000 Grant for Restoration of Flood-Hit Ayutthaya Historical Sites
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), has announced they’re giving just over 2 million baht, or around $72,000, to Thailand to be spent on…
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Top Cheap Hotels in Pahonyothin Area of Bangkok, Thailand
Pahonyothin, (also spelled Paholyothin) is a popular area of Bangkok, Thailand. It is located in the north of the city, further away from most tourist destinations, but still…
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Best Gay-Friendly Hotels in Chiang Mai, Thailand
For a supposed ‘conservative’ country, Thailand is one of the most gay friendly any gay man or lesbian will ever visit. Chiang Mai, in the north of the…
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How to Get to Ramkhamhaeng Night Market and What to Buy There
Location of Ramkhamhaeng Night Market – Situated on Ramkhamhaeng Road, the Night Market begins at The Mall Ramkhamhaeng and runs the whole length of the road to the…
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Where are the Best Places to Hear Live Music in Chiang Mai, Thailand? (Video)
The nightlife in Chiang Mai is cool and listening to live music is one of the most popular things to do. With everything from modern jazz to Thai…
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Silom Complex Shopping Center, Bangkok’s Funky Old-Fashioned Thai Mall
I started shopping at Silom Complex Shopping Center when I moved to Thailand 10 years ago. Today, although I don’t shop there as much, I still love…
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How to Get to Pahonyothin Area of Bangkok on Buses, Trains, and Taxis
I’ve lived in the Pahonyothin area of Bangkok for almost a decade. Pahonyothin begins at Victory Monument n downtown Bangkok and runs northwards, crossing Ladprao Road, Ratchadapisek…
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Thailand’s Floods Have Sunk Country’s Economy; Hundreds of Thousands Remain Out of Work
BANGKOK — As Thailand’s floods start to recede, more worries are emerging about unemployment problems negatively affecting Thailand’s economy. Hundreds of thousands of Thais, and foreign workers,…
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Best Museums in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Many people don’t know about Chiang Mai’s amazing museums but, surprisingly it has some wonderful ones. Its art museums, National Museum, and Cultural Museum are well worth…
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Thailand’s Supreme Court President, Montri Yodpanya, Dies of Heart Failure Age 63
The Bangkok Post is reporting Thailand’s Supreme Court President, Montri Yodpanya, died of heart failure last night. He was only 63 years old. He had been Supreme…
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What’s It Like Being a Buddhist Monk in Bangkok, Thailand? (Video)
On YouTube the other day, I stumbled across this lovely short film by, Tara Milutis, an American film-maker living in Bangkok. The film profiles a 70-year-old Buddhist…
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Where to Shop and Eat Cheaply in Nonthaburi, Thailand
For the first four years I lived in Bangkok, Thailand, I worked on the outskirts of Nonthaburi. Although a province in its own right, Nonthaburi is still part…
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Flood Clean-Up Beginning in Thailand’s Industrial Parks
As flood clean-up is starting all over Bangkok, it’s already begun in some of Thailand’s industrial parks too. While most are still under several feet of water,…
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How Much of Thailand Is Still Flooded?
Even though Thailand has been under flood water for at least two months in places, some areas of Thailand are still flooded. According to Thai PBS ‘Thailand’s…
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What’s the Local Time in Thailand?
We’ve received a few emails recently asking us about the local time in Thailand compared to places where other people live. Of course, you can do a…
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Thailand’s Economy in Bad Shape After Bangkok Floods
While the Thai government keeps sounding positive about Thailand’s economy, devastated by Bangkok and northern Thailand floods, many Thais seem to have already accepted the economy is…
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Don Mueang Airport Not Dry Until New Year, 2012
In typical Thai fashion, the “good news” yesterday that Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok will be dry in three weeks has already been changed. Now, a Thai…
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Best Places to Eat and Shop in Pahonyothin Area of Bangkok, Thailand
The Pahonyothin area of Bangkok, Thailand is one of the most popular places to shop and dine outside the main downtown area. Pahonyothin (also spelled Paholyothin) is…
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Cheapest Places to Shop in Thonburi, Thailand
Thonburi, Thailand is an awesome place to do some cheap shopping for tourists and residents of Bangkok alike. Located just across the river from Bangkok and just…
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Best Cheap Restaurants in Thonburi, Thailand – Delicious Food Can Still be Inexpensive
Thonburi, a five minute boat ride across the Chao Praya River from Bangkok, is a hidden gem when it comes to delicious and authentic Thai food. On…
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Boqueria in Bangkok, Thailand – Excellent European Food, But a Bit Pricey
As a European, I obviously love European food, so when someone recommends a restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand, where I live, that serves good European food, I always…
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Featured Photo: Busy Food Stall Vendors
Thailand is famous for its food stalls, selling incredible Thai food at unbelievably cheap prices. This photo, in our Featured Photo section, is a lovely candid shot…
