When I first moved to Bangkok, Thailand I rarely shopped at Robinson Department stores. An older department store chain, compared to the glitzy, brand-new departments stores like…
One tip I always give travelers to Thailand is, if you’re going to withdraw money from an ATM in Thailand, check the exchange rates at the ATM…
One of the problems with teaching EFL or ESL students listening skills is that many of the listening files available (online or on CD) are boring. So,…
I do sometimes love the signs I often see around Bangkok saying things in a funny stilted language. I snapped this one the other week at Mahboonkrong…
Even though Thai cuisine is one of the world’s best, occasionally we all jones for something a little bit different if we’re long enough in Bangkok, Thailand,…
If you’re looking for somewhere in Bangkok, Thailand to eat, shop and enjoy traditional Thai entertainment, look no further than Silom Village Trade Center. Popular with tour…
A few weeks ago, I was with friends in a mini van on the way back from a day trip to Khao Yai. About an hour outside…
Looking for a good restaurant around Khao San Road that’s a bit more upscale than the typical food stalls? Look no further than Tom Yum Kung, probably the…
If you enjoy listening to live music, you’ll love Bangkok, Thailand. Live music in Bangkok has become popular in the last few years. Not only does Bangkok…
Where to Shop, Eat and What to Buy at Bangkok’s K Village Lifestyle Mall If you want to be thought of as one of the “in” people in…
For many EFL/ESL students, particularly those who don’t live in western countries, learning how to tell the time in English can be difficult. In Thailand, for instance,…
Only a few years ago, finding organic and pesticide-free produce in Bangkok, Thailand wasn’t easy. Not anymore. With many supermarkets and stores stocking organic and pesticide-free fruit…
Wat Phra Kaew, also known as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, is just about the most beautiful place in Bangkok, Thailand if not one of the most…
More than 17 million tourists arrive in Thailand each year and, while here, visit the usual tourist destinations. Many of them, though, do not generally think about what…
Phuket, Thailand is famous for its incredible package tours that include two or three night’s in top hotels, interesting activities, good food and all at cheap prices. With…
As more and more western expats plan on spending the rest of their lives in Thailand, the thought of getting Thai citizenship becomes important. Having Thai citizenship means…
The most popular tour on Phuket Island in Thailand, bar none, is the James Bond Island Tour. The tour is named ‘James Bond Island Tour’ because, as part…
Spending any time in Bangkok, Thailand, you’ll eventually discover you need to buy toiletries. Soap, toothpaste, shampoo, baby powder, shaving cream – you name it, we all…
One thing many western women complain about in Bangkok, Thailand is the lack of clothing for larger sized women. In fact, ‘larger sized’ or ‘plus sized’ in Thailand…
In most places in the world, taxis are expensive. In Thailand, they are cheap. For just over $1, you can go two or three miles, and for between…
One of the first places visitors to Bangkok, Thailand head when they arrive in town is Mahboonkrong (MBK) Center. This enormous shopping mall is known for its…
Most EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers know, those teachers who are able to earn respect from the children they teach are often the most successful….
In Thailand, unlike the west, fortune telling is taken seriously by just about everyone. Sure, Thais are Buddhist but, in reality, Thai religion is a mix of Buddhism…