How to Buy Cheap Airfares From Bangkok, Thailand to London, England
In the last five years, I’ve flown from my home in Bangkok, Thailand to London, England numerous times. Finding cheap airfares from Bangkok to London though is not…
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Where to Find Cheap Airfares From Bangkok, Thailand to Paris, France
Even before airfare increases from fuel levies, security fees and other additional charges, flying from Bangkok, Thailand to Paris, France was not particularly cheap. Nowadays, as airfares…
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Answers to Questions Retirees Ask Before Moving to Thailand
Before retiring to Thailand, many retirees have concern and questions they need answers to before making a permanent move. Not sure if they could handle the drastically…
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Review: Flying Vietnam Air From Bangkok to Hanoi – Excellent Service
The last two times I’ve flown from Bangkok, Thailand to Hanoi, Vietnam, I’ve flown on Vietnam Airlines. Living in Bangkok, Hanoi is a wonderful city to visit…
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Review: Hansar Bangok Hotel – Top Luxury Boutique Hotel, Gorgeous Accommodation
Love staying in beautiful boutique hotels? Then the Hansar Bangkok Hotel is a must-stay, the next time you’re in Bangkok, Thailand. Situated on Rajdamri Road in downtown…
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How to Spot a Ladyboy or Katoey in Thailand
Although many people think Thailand is a conservative culture, in some respects it is, but in many it is not. With the Thais acceptance of ladyboys as…
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Holiday Inn in Bangkok, Thailand – Central City Location, Luxury Rooms, Superb Service
The first hotel I ever stayed at in Bangkok, Thailand was the Holiday Inn. Located in downtown Bangkok, next to Chidlom sky train station, across the street…
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Don’t Miss The August 2011 Hua Hin Jazz Festival – Days of Free Jazz and Blues Music
If you’ve never been to Hua Hin, Thailand, now is the time to consider going. It will soon be time for the annual Hua Hin Jazz Festival,…
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On a Diet in Bangkok, Thailand? Here Are The Low-Calorie Places to Eat
Any visitor to Bangkok, Thailand, knows know how hard it is to diet or to watch what you eat. Food is everywhere in Bangkok and so cheap,…
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Why Do Foreigners Get Fat in Thailand – Gaining Weight Is So Easy
One of the things many foreigners (known in Thailand as ‘farangs’) comment about is how easy it is to gain weight here and how fat so many…
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Free EFL Lesson Plan: How To Teach a Writing Class for Intermediate Students
Teaching EFL English in Thailand, I sometimes struggle to try to get my students to write something in English that’s interesting. Most EFL/ESL students don’t like writing…
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Review: Air Asia’s Tune Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Cheap, Clean and Basic, With Extras You Have to Pay For
Tune Hotels, like the one in downtown Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia are part of the budget airline Air Asia and so obviously offer cheap accommodation, but are they worth…
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Review: Riverside Restaurant in Chiang Mai – Nice Service But Bland, Boring Food
The Riverside in Chiang Mai is one of the city’s most celebrated restaurants so, on my last visit to Chiang Mai I was thrilled to be going there….
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How to Tell If You’ve Got Dengue Fever in Thailand and What to Do About It If You Have
While Dengue Fever isn’t common in the cities in Thailand, if you spend time jungle trekking or backpacking to out of the way places, or even swimming in…
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How to Keep Your Backpack Safe in Thailand
While Thailand is one of the safest countries in the world to travel or live in, like anywhere, we do have petty theft. Backpackers are particularly at risk…
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Don’t Miss James Blunt Live in Bangkok on August 9th at Impact Arena
One of Britain’s top singers, James Blunt, will be performing in Bangkok on August 9th, 2011 at Impact Area. Blunt is in town for his “Some Kind…
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Free EFL Lesson Plan: Teaching Imperatives (Commands) to Beginner and Intermediate Students
One of the classes I always enjoyed teaching to my EFL students in Thailand the most was learning how to use ‘Imperatives’ or commands. Imperatives are usually relatively…
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How to Survive a Long Plane Ride to Thailand
For over a decade, I’ve been flying backwards and forwards between Thailand and the US, or Thailand and Europe. I used to enjoy flying, but the trips…
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Great Conversation Topics For EFL Students in Thailand
During my first year teaching EFL in Thailand, getting students to say more than a few words in English was just about impossible. Thais are shy and…
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New Customer Service Survey at Chang Wattana Immigration in Bangkok
Don’t be surprised the next time you go to the Chang Wattana immigration offices in Bangkok, if you’re given a survey to answer. It looks like the…
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Free EFL Beginner Lesson Plan: How to Teach Adjectives Easily
Most Thai students, but particularly children who are beginners, find it difficult to learn adjectives and to understand where to place them in the sentence. English puts the…
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What You’ll Find at SCB Plaza at Ratchayothin in Bangkok, Thailand
One of the oft overlooked shopping and office centers in Bangkok is SCB Plaza. SCB, also known as Siam Commercial Bank’s headquarter building, is located on Ratchadapisek Road…
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How Do You Mail a Letter or Parcel in Thailand? Quick Post Office Tips
Mailing a letter or a parcel in Thailand, particularly in Bangkok, is easy — and cheap. Just follow these quick tips and you will spend just minutes at…
