PM Yingluck Shinawatra to Become Thailand’s First Female Minister of Defence?
This is interesting. As Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra’s popularity continues to fall, news out of the Thai government is she is being tipped to double as…
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Where to Watch Thai TV Series ‘Hormones’ with English Subtitles (Video)
The Thai TV series ‘Hormones‘ is a huge hit in Thailand, as it tells the story of a group of Thai teenagers in a Bangkok high school, but…
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Thai TV Series “Hormones” Shows Modern Teens in a New Light (Video)
One of the most talked about TV shows in Thailand at the moment is a new Thai teen TV series called ‘Hormones‘, a show about Thai teens but…
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McVitie’s Biscuits in Bangkok Supermarkets are Cheap
McVitie’s biscuits in Bangkok supermarkets McVitie’s biscuits, the brand of British biscuits popular in the UK for almost 200 years (‘cookies‘ to Americans) have suddenly started to…
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I Love Thais – The World’s Nicest People
Even though I have lived in Thailand for years, some days I still stop and think how much I love Thai people. Today was one of those days….
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Thai Brand Chicken of the Sea Trying for Number 1 Spot in USA
Chicken of the Sea trying for number 1 spot in USA Weirdly, although I lived in the US for years and, if I ever bought tuna, clams,…
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Rainy Season Begins in Thailand with June’s Torrential Downpours
Rainy Season begins in Thailand Thailand’s official ‘rainy season’ is May to October but tends to start in vengeance in June. So it’s been no surprise this week,…
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Are Thais Honest People?
Recently a woman asked me a simple question about living in Thailand, “Are Thais honest people?”. She is coming to Thailand to teach English and, after reading a…
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How to Get the Best Deal when Shopping in Vietnam: Getting the Cheapest Price Isn’t Just About Bargaining
The first time I went shopping in Vietnam, I was incredibly surprised by the aggressiveness of the sellers and the difficulty of getting a cheap price. Used to…
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Can Ayutthaya, Thailand Win World Expo 2020 Bid? It Just May
Can Ayutthaya, Thailand win the World Expo 2020 bid? It just may do that if current Thai World Expo campaigners have their way. Organizers in the city…
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Cycling in Bangkok, Thailand More Popular as Thais Join Bike Rental Trend
You wouldn’t think cycling in Bangkok, Thailand would ever become popular. Not when Bangkok is one of the world’s most congested and polluted cities. But, in the…
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Young Bao The Movie Tells Story of Carabao Rock Band with Awesome Music (Video)
The Thai movie Young Bao is doing quite well at the box office in Thailand. Only released a week ago, Young Bao is already at number five….
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Steel Beams from BTS Skytrain Fall on Cars at Bangkok Intersection – Daily Photo
I have to say I wasn’t surprised when I read one of the latest news stories in the Bangkok Post today. Apparently several steel beams from the…
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What Should Female English Teachers Wear in Thailand?
What should female English teachers wear in Thailand? Are you a female English teacher planning on coming to Thailand and don’t have a clue what to wear? Are…
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Buying a Sushi Candy Making Kit in Bangkok, Thailand (Video)
I was at a friend’s house in Bangkok the other day and was delighted to see she had bought a sushi candy making kit. If you’re not…
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Daddy Dough Thailand Celebrates National Donut Day With Free Donuts
Daddy Dough Thailand is giving away free donuts Don’t forget to check out your local donut shop in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, June 7th as it’s…
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Bing Translator for Thai to English Translation: Good? Er….No
As much as I love Bing and use their search engine for almost all my searches, I have to say I don’t love Bing Translator — not…
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Thai Workmanship and House Repairs
When someone asks me about the standard of Thai workmanship when it comes to having house repairs done in Thailand, honestly, I have to laugh. That’s because,…
