Wearing a ‘Mankini’ for Songkran Water Fights Is Not Acceptable in Thailand (Video)
One thing that sometimes drives me nuts about living in Thailand is the high number of low-class 'farangs' (Caucasian...
Month: April 2013
Foreigners Arrested in Thailand: Why Are They Always in the News?
One thing I and many other non-Thais currently living in Thailand find annoying is the number of times a month...
What to Do on a Weekend Trip to Bangkok, Thailand (Video)
What to do on a weekend trip to Bangkok If you're not sure what to do on a...
Why Thailand is the World’s Most Beautiful Country (Video)
You'll find this horse at Bangkok's Siam Center mall. It's around 9 feet tall and completely made out of small...
What Was Thailand Like in the 1960s? (Travel Video)
If you've ever wondered what Thailand was like in the 1960s, wonder no longer. This fascinating Pan Am promotional...
The Best Bridge in Bangkok, Thailand (Featured Photo)
This is the best bridge in Bangkok, Thailand. It is a tiny overhead covered bridge that runs from the...
Songkran Accidents Kill 173 People in First 3 Days of the 2013 Holiday
During Songkran, each shopping mall and large store has Buddha statues at the front entrance along with bowls of fragrant...
Google Thai Songkran 2013 Doodle Shows Traditional Custom of Releasing Fish and Birds
The Google Thai Songkran 2013 doodle has gone up on Google search and, this year, it shows two traditional...
As Songkran 2013 Begins, Thais Worry Traditional Songkran Customs Being Lost (Video)
Songkran is Thailand's New Year and the official five days of Songkran 2013 festivities began today. That means, if...
Rain Dispels Bangkok Heat: For the First Time in a Month I’m Not Sweating
The foggy view outside my window 10 minutes ago. News flash -- Rain dispels Bangkok heat. For the first time...
25 Best Things To Do in Bangkok, Thailand (Video)
25 best things to do in Bangkok: an excellent video for first-time visitors 25 Best Things To Do in Bangkok,...
Thai Airways Engineer Rescues Drowning Woman in Chao Praya River (Video)
There's a new Thai video up on YouTube that's about to go viral. It shows a Thai Airways engineer rescuing...
Channel 5 Cameraman One of First Deaths of Songkran Holiday 2013
Channel 5 cameraman one of first deaths of Sonkran holiday As most people know who live in Thailand, the...
Thailand’s Channel 5 Uses Photo of Meryl Streep in Death of Margaret Thatcher News Story
Any western teacher in Thailand will tell you a large percentage of Thais are not particularly knowledgeable about other countries...
Gold Prices Down 150 Baht Since Yesterday
Don't say I didn't tell you selling your gold in Thailand was a good idea yesterday, after the price...
‘Look Tard’ Remake Starring Ken Phupoom Phongpanu and Bella Ranee Campen
Thailand, get ready for another remake. Yep, just like half the Thai lakorns or movies produced nowadays, there's yet...
Pee Mak Phra Khanong Makes 200 Million Baht in First 10 Days of Release (Video)
Pee Mak Phra Khanong is the latest Thai movie to tell the story of Thailand's most famous ghost, Mae...
Best Time to Sell Gold in Thailand? Gold Prices Up 300 Baht It Could Be Now
Thinking about selling gold in Thailand? If so, with current gold prices having just gone up over 300 baht...
Thai Government Creating Global Standard for Thai Recipes: Does It Make Sense?
If you have eaten Thai food outside Thailand after eating Thai food in Thailand, you will know it is rarely...
Where to Buy Inexpensive Watches in Bangkok: Central Watch Fest 2013
The problem with shopping for inexpensive watches in Bangkok, Thailand is that many of them are cheap knock-offs of...
Where to Buy Cheap Toys in Bangkok, Thailand: Central Toy Fair 2013
Where to buy cheap toys in Bangkok, Thailand? That's one question many families traveling with children ask. While, of...
When is the Worst Time of Year to Visit Thailand?
It's so hot in April in Thailand, all you want to do is lie down and sleep. If you're...
Meatballs Back on Menu at Ikea in Bangkok Minus the Horsemeat
This looks appetizing to you? -- Copyright Yoppy, Creative Commons License Ikea in Bangkok has announced meat balls will soon...
