Union Mall Student Night Market on Ladprao in Bangkok, Thailand
One of the fun things about living in Thailand are all the night markets you find all over the country. Bangkok has hundreds.The latest trend in night…
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What is Everyday Life Like in Bangkok, Thailand? (Video)
We get a lot of people asking us what everyday life is like living in Bangkok, Thailand. Well….it’s hot, it’s humid and it’s very very crowded. But…
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Longan – Thailand’s Sweet and Tart Fruit Now in Season
It’s the beginning of longan season here in Thailand and I’m about to eat so much of it I’ll probably burst. Longan is a fruit that’s sold…
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The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at Suria KLCC – The Best Coffee Shop and Best Staff in KL
When I lived in the US, my favorite coffee shop was The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Imagine my surprise therefore, on my first trip to Kuala…
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Ice Cream in Thailand is Different Than You Might Expect, It’s Still Delicious Though (Video)
For many visitors to Thailand, eating an ice cream is heaven. After all, with typical Thai weather in the mid-90s, all year-round, it’s nice to be able to…
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Bangkok Named World’s Best City By Travel + Leisure Magazine – Second Year in a Row
The results of Travel + Leisure magazine’s 16th annual World’s Best Awards readers’ poll are out and, for the second year in a row and the third year…
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Thai Immigration Department Crackdown on Education Visas Imminent
The Pattaya Times is reporting the Thailand Ministry of Education has warned schools offering education visas to foreigners, in exchange for a Non-immigrant ED-Visa so they can stay…
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Bull’s Head Pub Closing Down in Bangkok – Disagreement With Landlord Causes Closure
Sad news today. The Bull’s Head, recently voted ‘Best British Pub in Thailand’ will be closing down. And soon. On Thursday, July 14th to be exact. Yep,…
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Free EFL/ESL Lesson Plan: Conversation Class on Shopping and Money
In the decade I taught EFL/ESL (English as a Foreign Language/English as a Second Language) in Asia, I noticed how much my students liked talking about shopping….
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Neil’s Tavern Steakhouse – One of Bangkok’s Oldest and Best Western-Style Steakhouses
A western friend recently treated me to dinner at Neil’s Tavern Steakhouse in Bangkok, Thailand. I love steak so was surprised I hadn’t heard of the restaurant, particularly…
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How to be Successful Working for a Company in Thailand – Thai Business Culture is Different than Western
In my first job in Thailand working for an international company, I knew it would be different than working in an American or European company.I didn’t realize how…
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Coffee Alley in Bangkok – Pretty, Independent Coffee House
One of the cutest coffee houses in Bangkok, Thailand is Coffee Alley, an independent coffee shop located on one of the best and most popular sois in…
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Afternoon Tea at Imperial Queen’s Park in Bangkok, Thailand – Elegant Yet Inexpensive
As taking afternoon tea still continues to be trendy in Bangkok, several upscale hotels have begun their own afternoon tea service. One notable Bangkok hotel that’s well…
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WOW Bangkok – A Stunning Independent Boutique Hotel With Superb Service and Lots of Style
Do you like to stay in small, independent boutique hotels with style? Then look no further than WOW Bangkok, a tiny independently-owned Bangkok hotel that has to…
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Thai Bomb Disposal Expert Survives Car Bomb Blast in Southern Thailand
This video definitely has to be added to our “Only in Thailand” category as it’s truly amazing. It shows what happened in Narathiwat in Southern Thailand this…
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Free EFL/ESL Lesson Plan: Teaching Word Stress Using President Obama’s Speeches
Teaching EFL/ESL in Thailand, I have noticed most of my EFL/ESL students have problems wtih word stress. Even the high-level students are not sure where the correct…
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VIE Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand – A Superb Mid-Range Luxury Hotel Near the BTS Skytrain
Looking for an affordable mid-range hotel in Bangkok that is close to the BTS sky train, and to many of the city’s main tourist locations? Look no further…
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What To Expect If You Date A Thai Man – Are They So Much Different Than Western Men?
Dating a Thai man can be completely different than dating a western man and, for some western women it can be frustrating and confusing. If you’re dating a…
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Are There Opportunities for Westerners in Thailand or is America Better?
During my 14 years living in Thailand, I often get asked by Americans wanting to come here, “Are opportunities better in the U.S. or in Thailand?” When I…
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Red Brick Cafe in Chiang Mai, Thailand – Stylish and Comfortable With Awesome Food and Delicious Coffee
Last time I was in Chiang Mai, Thailand, I stumbled across an independent coffee house called Red Brick Cafe. It was stylish, trendy, beautifully designed, the food…
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UNESCO Names Bangkok 2013 World Book Capital
In the past, Thais haven’t been big readers. Sure, they’d pick up a newspaper or magazine and, of course, millions of Thais read comic books, but books?…
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Things You Should Know Before Bringing Your Laptop to Thailand
We often get asked by would-be visitors to Thailand if a) they should bring their laptop and b) will it be easy to find internet connections. The answers…
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Free EFL/ESL Lesson Plan: Teach English Vocabulary With Pop Music
Some of the best and most fluent English speakers I’ve met in Thailand have been Thais who taught themselves English listening to English language pop music. Children…
