Dual pricing, or two tier pricing, is alive and well in Thailand and it drives tourists and...
Month: December 2011
Thailand is one of the most gay friendly countries in the world, and Bangkok one of...
When I first moved to Bangkok, Thailand, and went looking for cheap shopping, I didn’t usually...
Wanting to stay in a luxury hotel on Phuket Island, Thailand, but don’t want to pay an...
After more than two months of being closed, some goverment schools in Bangkok reopened this week. Others...
Okay, so you’ve probably heard it before, learning how to speak Thai with Rosetta Stone is not...
Patong Beach on Phuket Island in Thailand has the unfortunate reputation of being a place where...
Saphan Phut is one of Bangkok’s most authentic night markets. That’s why, shopping at Saphan Phut...
I’m a great proponent of Bangkok’s 3 and 4-star hotels as so many of them are wonderful....
Thailand has a fair number of world-class music festivals and one of its most beautiful places...
To get a tourist visa to Thailand, you have to go or send your passport to...
The New Year’s Eve celebrations in Bangkok are amazing every year, and 2012 should be no...
One of the things Thai artists and handicrafts experts have been good at creating are models...
A few years ago, if you were into vintage fashion, you’d find it difficult to buy...
Japanese-style barbecue is one of the most popular cuisines in Bangkok, and Bar-B-Q Plaza is Thailand’s...
For the past few decades, Thailand’s army has had a poor reputation. Responsible for 18 military coups,...
The Pahonyothin area of Bangkok, Thailand is home to literally thousands of restaurants, many of which...
Many visitors to Thailand are struck by the long surnames or last names Thais often have. When...
The Ramkamhaeng area of Bangkok, Thailand is a part of the city few tourists get to...
Ten years ago, when I first became interested in Thai movies, I bought “Mekhong Full...
Every year, thousands of western female EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers come to Thailand. Many...
For new arrivals in Bangkok, Thailand renting an apartment can be a bit of a hassle....
As corruption in Thailand not only doesn’t improve but gets worse, the 2011 Corruption Perception Index (CPI)...
