Bangkok Symphony Orchestra’s Concert in the Park Series – December to February
If you're one of the millions of people who enjoys outdoor concerts and loves the symphony, then you must...
Month: December 2011
Lok Wah Hin at Novotel Siam Square – Upscale Dim Sum at an Inexpensive Price
If you're looking for a dim sum restaurant in downtown Bangkok and prefer an upscale experience but don't necessarily...
Cheap Charlie’s, a Bangkok Institution and One of the Best Bars in Town
If you've been in Bangkok, Thailand for a fair while and haven't yet been to Cheap Charlie's, you're missing...
Bangkok 7-11s Fully Stocked After Floods – Finally
Such a happy day today for me. For the first time in almost two months, my local 7-11...
Best Thai Festivals and Times of Year to See Them
Songkran Festival - courtesty and copyright Thailand Tourist Authority One of the best things about Thailand is the many...
Thailand’s “Angel” Princess Maha Chakri Sirinidhorn Speaks to CNN About Her Charity Work
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, one of Thailand's most-loved members of the royal family, spent some time...
P.C. Air Launches First Flight Out of Bangkok with Transexual Flight Attendants
When you live in Thailand, you'll often hear foreigners saying "Only in Thailand" and laughing about something they've just...
Offering Drinks to the Spirit House Gods (Featured Photo)
In Thailand, most buildings and houses have spirit houses (small houses built on concrete stands next to the main...
Review: Bacco Italian Restaurant on Sukhumvit in Bangkok, Thailand
Just one of Bacco's many incredible dishes - isn't it gorgeous! Bacco is one of Bangkok, Thailand's favorite Italian...
Best Animal Attractions and Zoos in Bangkok, Thailand
Hippo at Dusit Zoo in Bangkok, Thailand I'm an animal lover so was thrilled when I moved to Bangkok,...
The Best Christmas Cookies in Bangkok, Thailand
Before I tell you where to buy the best Christmas cookies in Bangkok, I must explain, I don't really...
What Time Do the Bars Close in Bangkok, Thailand?
When it comes to what time a bar has to close in Bangkok, Thailand, Thai licensing laws are a...
Bangkok Schools Reopen Tomorrow – December 13th, 2011
Thai students going to school by boat The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced all 91 still-closed Bangkok schools...
Where to Buy Inexpensive Original Artwork in Bangkok, Thailand
As an avid art collector, when I moved to Bangkok I was in heaven. Not only could I indulge my...
Best Cheap Places to Shop in the Victory Monument Area of Bangkok, Thailand
Victory Monument - copyright antwerpenR, Creative Commons License When non-Thai friends ask me where is the easiest place in Bangkok...
Curries & More by Baan Khannitha Serves Bangkok’s Best Thai Curries and Then Some
Baan Khannitha is one of Bangkok, Thailand's most famous traditional Thai restaurants. Open for more than 30 years and,...
Best Budget Hotels in Cebu City, Philippines
Cebu City in the Philippines is a popular tourist destination for budget travelers due to its historical Spanish colonial...
Where to Buy Best Quality and Cheapest Lacquerware in Bangkok, Thailand
Since I moved to Thailand a decade ago, I've collected Thai lacquerware. Lacquerware is one of Thailand's most popular...
Cheapest Places to Shop in Banglamphu, Bangkok
The Banglamphu area in Bangkok, Thailand is known as being the home of the famous backpacker street, Khao San...
Where to Buy Cheap, Unique Christmas Gifts in Bangkok, Thailand
When I lived in the US, I dreaded Christmas. Buying gifts was expensive, and finding something unusual for a...
Best and Most Unusual Places to Eat on New Year’s Eve in Bangkok, Thailand
The Deck by the River in Bangkok, Thailand I love living in Bangkok, Thailand and, one of the reasons...
What to Buy on the Street in Bangkok, Thailand – Best Cheap Products
Buying ice cream from street sellers is the best way to taste a cheap Thai dessert As a long-term...
Best Must See and Do Things in Khon Kaen, Thailand
Khon Kaen, Thailand has been my favorite get-away-from-the-big-city spot for years. One of the Isaan areas biggest cities, Khon...