What is a Tam Boon Ceremony For a New House in Thailand and What Happens There?
If you spend long enough in Thailand, or have Thai friends, at some point you may find yourself attending a tam boon or making merit ceremony when…
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Why are Ladyboys or Katoeys So Accepted in Thailand?
One thing many westerners are surprised about when they come to Thailand are the number of ladyboys in the country. Thinking of Thailand as a Buddhist country and…
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What to See at Each of Bangkok’s Sky Train (BTS) Stations
Also known as the BTS (Bangkok Transit System), Bangkok’s elevated sky train system currently has two lines, one running from north to east of the city, and…
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What to Do and Buy at Chiang Mai’s Night Market
Chiang Mai in northern Thailand has one of the country’s largest night markets. Chiang Mai’s Night Market, also known as the Night Bazaar or Kad Luang is…
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Best Thai Food for Westerners to Eat in Thailand – Not Too Spicy But Still Delicious
When most westerners come to Thailand they want to try Thai food. Many of them though are afraid of all the choices, the spiciness of the food…
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Volunteering in Thailand? What Paperwork Do You Need To Submit To Get Non Immigrant O Travel Visa and Work Permit?
Thousands of people arrive in Thailand every year to do volunteer work at a school, charity or foundation. While it might seem it should be an easy thing…
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World Bank Worried About Thailand’s Political and Economic Stability – Falling Baht, Goldman Sachs Lowers Thailand Rating
The Nation newspaper is reporting the World Bank is worried about Thailand’s political and economic stability, due to not only the upcoming July general election but also…
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Bangkok Traffic Love Story (Lot Fai Faa Ma Haa Na Ter) – Funniest Thai Romantic Comedy Ever
I’m a sucker for Thai romantic comedies. Cuter than their Western versions, Thai romantic comedies often have less-than-beautiful-but-so-cute heroines, handsome Thai guys and the quirkiest, funniest storylines ever….
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Need to Ship Goods From Chatuchak Market in Bangkok? Use CargoPoint Express, They’re Fabulous
Millions of tourists visit Chatuchak Weekend Market in Bangkok every year, and hundreds of thousands of them buy so much stuff they have to ship it home. Luckily,…
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How to Get a British Passport Renewed at the Hong Kong British Consulate
A few months ago, I had to renew my British passport and, as I live in Bangkok, Thailand, that meant dealing with the British Consulate in Hong Kong,…
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Review: Royal Princess Larn Luang Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand – Good Location, Inexpensive Rates, Lovely Staff
Yesterday, I went to the Khao San Road/Grand Palace area to pick up a friend who was staying for a couple of weeks at the Royal Princess…
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A Crazy Little Thing Called Love – A Thai Romantic Comedy
Thai movies, I think, are some of the best in Asia. Often with beautiful cinematography, cute guys and girls, fascinating storylines if you want to learn more about…
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Bourbon Street, Bangkok’s Best American Restaurant (Their Mexican Food is Awesome Too)
Bangkok’s best American resturant is Bourbon Street. Something most expats seem to know, but I did not. Because weirdly, I had lived in Bangkok for eight years before…
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JW Marriott Hotel, Sukhumvit in Bangkok, Thailand
A wonderful hotel in a good location, the JW Marriott is a very pretty 5- star hotel conveniently located near the BTS sky train station in downtown…
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Review: Iberry Ice Cream in Chiang Mai – Cutest Place, Incredible Homemade Ice Cream
Iberry Ice Cream is a small chain of Thai ice cream shops. They sell delicious ice cream in more than 100 flavors, but they’re famous, more than anything,…
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Thailand’s Best National Parks – Biking, Trekking and White Water Rafting
For a westerner to visit a Thai national park is not as common as you’d expect. Tourists come from all over the world to Thailand but few leave…
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Amazing Thailand’s “Hearing the Sunshine” – Watch Now Online, It’s Beautiful
If you’re one of the millions of people who love Thailand, you can’t miss watching the new short film “Hearing the Sunshine“. Produced by the Tourism Authority…
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Thailand’s Top Five Commercial Airports
For such a small country, Thailand has a lot of commercial airports. With only 64 million people and a land mass the size of France, Thailand currently…
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Review: Arnoma Hotel – Ratchprasong Area of Bangkok, Thailand
Recently, after a particularly stressful week, a friend and I thought it would be a lovely idea to spend a weekend away at a hotel in downtown…
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Review: Coffee Beans by Dao – the Best Cakes and Desserts in Bangkok, Thailand
One of the top visited and trendiest restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand is Coffee Beans by Dao. Coffee Beans by Dao serves Thai food that’s very good, but…
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Fitne Tea – The Muay Thai and Thai Girl Way To Lose Weight Fast
One of the most popular ways to lose weight fast in Thailand is to drink Fitne green tea. It’s used in Thailand as a diet or weight loss…
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Electricity in Thailand – How Much is It, How Do You Get it Connected and Where?
When I moved to Thailand, I was shocked to discover how expensive electricity is in Thailand compared to salaries and the cost of electricity in the west. Thai…
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Bangkok Second Most Expensive City in ASEAN Region, Economist Magazine Says
According to a new cost of living survey by the Economist Magazine, Bangkok is now the second most expensive city to live in in the ASEAN region….
