Which is the best Thai peanut butter? Happy Mate peanut butter of course
Which is the best tasting Thai peanut butter? When I moved to Bangkok almost two decades ago, finding peanut butter was just about […]
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How to successfully give instructions to EFL students in Thailand
One of the things most EFL teachers in Thailand notice almost immediately after starting to teach English to Thai students is that successfully […]
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How much money do you need to enter Thailand as a tourist? Does Immigration ask you to show it?
People who have not been to Thailand before often message me to ask “How much money do you need to enter Thailand as […]
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Is Thailand safe for women travelers? Is Bangkok safe for women? Can you travel alone?
As a woman who has lived in Thailand for almost 19 years, I am often asked both online and off “Is Thailand safe […]
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What happens if you are on overstay in Thailand, are caught and cannot afford a flight home?
The question “What will happen if you are on overstay in Thailand, get caught and cannot afford a flight home?” comes up occasionally […]
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How much do Thais pay for health care or is health care free in Thailand?
Is health care in Thailand free? There are two things I notice about many westerners living in Thailand or who visit often. First, […]
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What’s it like teaching English to adults in Thailand?
If you have decided you want to teach English in Thailand, you may not want to teach kids but may be interested in […]
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Who does not need a visa for Thailand? Is your nationality included?
Like most countries in the world, Thailand makes it easy for some nationalities to visit as the country does not require them to […]
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A moving to Thailand to teach English checklist
If you are thinking of moving to Thailand to teach English, but feel a little overwhelmed as to how much there is to […]
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This Thai python swallowed two cats whole and then vomited them back out (video)
In my almost 15 years living in Thailand, I have honestly not seen that many snakes. Living as I do in the middle […]
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Thai Wild Boars citizenship will give them basic human rights and the chance of a good life
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) often criticizes Thailand for its various human rights violations. This week, however, the UNHCR says the […]
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Beat the Bangkok heat at the Westin Pool Party at the Westin Grande on August 18th
If the horrendous Bangkok heat is getting to you, why not head down to the Westin Grande Hotel on Sukhumvit on Saturday, August […]
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Best must do things in Trat, Thailand — tree pod dining, bicycle renting and nature conservation
Trat is Thailand’s eastern most province. Located on the Gulf of Thailand, Trat has seven districts, is known for its beautiful sandy beaches […]
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Where do chefs eat in Bangkok, Thailand? Watch this new BK Magazine video series to find out
One of the best online publications when it comes to learning about what’s going on in Bangkok is BK Magazine, an English language […]
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Best exchange rates in Bangkok, Thailand in 2018? SuperRich is the place to go
Most of the time, I bring money into Thailand from the U.S. via an ATM machine and a direct withdrawal from my American […]
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Looking for trance music in Bangkok, Thailand? Trance Nights with David Gravell on August 15th
Looking for good trance music in Bangkok, Thailand? If so, you might want to check out Trance Nights with David Gravell, a Dutch […]
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Where is the Left Luggage Counter at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok?
Having lived in Bangkok, Thailand for more than 15 years, and taking flights several times a year for business, I always seem to […]
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Why do foreigners recommend Bumrungrad Hospital for Thai health certificates?
Where to get a Thai health certificate in Bangkok or anywhere else in Thailand? Very occasionally I will browse the Thailand section of […]
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Fewer tourists visit Thailand in July, 2018 — fewer European visitors, Chinese still coming
According to official tourist numbers, Thailand had fewer tourists in July, 2018 than it has had over the last few months. July statistics […]
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7 Best Must See Places in Phang Nga, Thailand — Khao Na Yak, Koh Panyee and more
Planning on taking a trip to Phang Nga, Thailand? Have you been reading up on what there is to see and do there, […]
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German DJ Thomas Gold exclusively at Maggie Choo’s Bangkok on August 10th
Popular German DJ and producer Thomas Gold will be in Bangkok, Thailand on August 10th for an exclusive party at Maggie Choo’s, one […]
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