How Thailand’s Floods are Impacting the Working Poor: No Income for 3 Weeks
Flooding in Bangkok is going into its fifth week. Some areas flooded and drained again. Others flooded and, weeks later, remain under […]
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Bangkok School Reopening Delayed till December 6th Due to Floods
For all those teachers who are still waiting to return to school after Bangkok’s floods, the news today isn’t good. The […]
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United Food’s ‘YoYo” Gelatin Candy Snack Now in Cola Flavor
Not sure if I just haven’t checked the candy aisle for a while at my local Bangkok supermarket, but yesterday I stumbled […]
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Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi, Thailand – Kids Will Love a Day Trip Here
When I was teaching English in Bangkok, Thailand my school had a school outing to Khao Kheow Open Air Zoo. Living in Thailand, […]
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Major Ratchayothin Night Market in Bangkok, Thailand
With so many markets to choose from and to shop at in Bangkok, Thailand, here’s another one you might like. Called the […]
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Pepper Lunch at Central Ladprao Mall in Bangkok, Thailand (Video)
Since Central Ladprao did their renovations and reopened a couple of months ago, I’ve been thrilled to now have access to a […]
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Top Must See and Do Things in Thonburi, Thailand
In the mid-1700s, Thonburi became Thailand’s capital city after Ayutthaya, the existing capital, was burnt to the ground by the Burmese army. In […]
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Thai Airways Cancels 500 Flights Due to Floods in Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand’s beleagured national airline, Thai Airways, and the country’s tourist industry continues to get hit financially due to flooding in Bangkok. Thai Airways […]
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Vene and Cheesie – Two Cute Malaysian Girls Visit Bangkok, Thailand (Videos)
As a travel writer in Bangkok, Thailand, I love to watch other people’s videos of their trips to Thailand as it’s great […]
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Kirin “Tea Break” Bottled Iced Tea: Not Only Cheap But Supremely Delicious
Bottled iced teas are popular all over Asia, with literally hundreds of brands and flavors to choose from. As I live in […]
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How to Register a Baby’s Birth and Get a Birth Certificate in Thailand
Having a baby in Thailand and registering the birth if you’re a foreign national can be a bit confusing. Of course, if […]
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Ten Things Not to Do in a Job Interview for an EFL Teaching Position in Thailand
If you’ve been to a job interview as a teacher in Thailand or have interviewed western (farang) teacher yourself, how some farang […]
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Top 5 Best Things to Do and See in Chiang Rai, Thailand
Chiang Rai in northern Thailand is a small town but is surprisingly popular with tourists, both Thai and western. Most tours of […]
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How to Avoid Problem’s With Thailand’s Immigration: Do Everything the Legal Way
One of the favorite things for foreigners in Thailand to complain about is Thai immigration. In online forums as well as real […]
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How Not to Get Arrested in Thailand: Doing These Things Could Get You Thrown in Jail
Thailand has a world-wide reputation as a country where things are relaxed. That’s why, some visitors to Thailand are surprised when they […]
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Best Restaurants to Celebrate a Birthday in Bangkok, Thailand
From hotels to restaurants to intimate cafes, Bangkok has some amazing places to celebrate your birthday. Whether you like Thai food, Japanese […]
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LaiLai Sap Market is Bangkok’s Cheapest Place For Business Clothing
Every office worker in the Silom area of Bangkok, has heard of Lailai Sap Market. Also known as Lai Lai Sup Market, […]
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Best Cheap and Cool Markets in Hua Hin, Thailand
When you go on a beach holiday, you don’t necessarily expect to find awesome markets. That’s why taking a vacation in Hua […]
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Behind Thai Airways Market (Lung Perm Market) in Northern Bangkok Has Dirt Cheap Shopping (Video)
Several years ago, I took a taxi on Ladprao Road in Bangkok, Thailand and asked the driver to take me home. In his […]
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Limoncello in Bangkok, Thailand Serves the Best Authentic Italian Pizzas in the City
When I want a good pizza in Bangkok and don’t want to mess with the tasteless Thai pizzas, I always head off […]
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How to Make Your Feet Soft and Pretty with a Thai Green Tea Foot Bath
Living in Thailand, one thing I learned fast is how many things green tea can be used for. As a drink, a […]
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Best Holiday Apartment Rentals in Bangkok – Want a Self-Catering Vacation?
While there are many cheap hotels in Bangkok, Thailand, if you are staying for a week or longer it often makes more sense […]
Read moreForeign Tourists Can Return to Ayutthaya After Floods with Some Limitations
Ayutthaya, Thailand’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, has just spent four months under more than six feet of flood water. Now it’s draining, and […]
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