Best Cheap Places to Shop in the Imbi Area of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
On my last few trips to Kuala Lumpur (KL), Malaysia, I’ve stayed in the Imbi area of town. Imbi is one of Kuala Lumpur’s main commercial areas and,…
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How to Get Consumer Protection Shopping in Thailand
The first thing you’ll notice when you come to Thailand is the thousands of malls, shops and market stalls. For most people, Thailand is a shopper’s paradise full…
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How to Know if She’s a Good Thai Girl
For some western men, coming to Thailand and meeting a bar girl (polite word for prostitute) is the norm. For others, they meet a girl, she seems nice,…
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How to Get From Bangkok to Koh Samet, Thailand
One of my favorite places to visit in Thailand is Koh Samet. Koh Samet is a small island, just over three hours south of Bangkok, that’s very…
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Can I Change My Tourist Visa into a Work Visa in Thailand?
One of the mysteries of Thailand is how to get a work permit and what type of visa do you need to get one. That’s why I’m…
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Ta Siam – eat Bangkok’s best boat noodles at this traditional Thai restaurant
I have been wanting to try Ta Siam, a famous authentic Thai boat noodles restaurant, since I moved to Bangkok, Thailand 12 years ago. With literally tens of…
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How to Ride in a Tuk-Tuk Safely in Thailand
How can you safely ride a tuk-tuk in Thailand? One of the most popular and fun things for visitors to Thailand to do is to ride in a…
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Visit Phuket, Thailand’s Annual Vegetarian Festival
Phuket, Thailand is one of my favorite holiday destinations, but no more so than in September/October, when Phuket hosts its nine day Phuket Vegetarian Festival. During the…
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What to Buy If You’re an Expat Leaving Thailand and Going Home
A lot of expats live in Thailand but most of them eventually move home. When you live in Thailand, you get used to buying what you need and…
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Best Western to Open Hotel in Bangkok’s Elephant Building (Tuk Chang)
Imagine my surprise when I walked past Bangkok’s Elephant Building (Tuk Chang or Dtuk Chang in Thai) today, to see a huge banner saying “Best Western Tuk Chang…
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What Types of Visa Can You Get For Traveling, Living or Working in Thailand?
When you’re deciding to come to Thailand, either on a holiday, to live or to work here, you need to make sure you apply for the correct…
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Zenith Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok – An Excellent Mid-Range Hotel
Last year, my parents visited me in Thailand and, although I offered them the chance to stay with me, they decided they wanted to stay in a…
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Heads or Tails at Siam Paragon – ‘Bread and Milk’ Never Tasted Better
Heads or Tails is a ‘bread and milk restaurant’ located in the basement of Siam Paragon mall in Bangkok. Thailand. If you’ve never been to Thailand, you’ll…
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Mos Burgers in Bangkok, Thailand – Japanese Burgers With an Odd Taste
There is a Japanese burger chain in Bangkok called Mos Burger. ‘Mos’ comes from the first letter of these three words – Mountain, Ocean, Sun – and is…
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Top Bangkok Golf Courses and Clubs – Take a Golfing Vacation in Thailand
Thailand was a little late entering the golfing world but since the opening of its first golf course, it’s definitely made up for it. Bangkok alone has…
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Gaysorn Plaza, Bangkok’s Exclusive Luxury Goods Shopping Mall
Gaysorn Plaza in Bangkok, Thailand is a small mall compared to the city’s mega-malls. However, if you are the type who loves designer labels, exclusive items and luxury…
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Yingluck Shinawatra, Thaksin’s Sister, To Run For Prime Minister?
Fascinating news out of Bangkok today. Yingluck Shinawatra, sister of exiled former-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has said she will be running for political office for the PheuThai…
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How To Get Your US Social Security Check in Thailand
Unbeknownst to some retirees, it’s entirely possible to receive your federal retirement benefits in Thailand – thousands of Americans every year do just that. If you’re coming…
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Oishi Ramen Noodle Bar – Cheap, Delicious Japanese-Style Noodles
Years ago, when I first moved to Bangkok, Thailand, a Thai student took me for lunch to Oishi Ramen Noodle Bar at Central Ladprao in Bangkok. Like most…
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How to Get Cheap Airline Tickets to Thailand
As a long-term resident of Thailand, I fly to and from Thailand several times a year so have become somewhat ofan expert on how to get cheap…
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When Should You Take Your Shoes Off in Thailand?
Just like most westerners, when I moved to Bangkok, Thailand I was confused about where I should and shouldn’t take off my shoes. Thais think wearing shoes…
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Where to Buy Computer Hardware, Software and Accessories in Chiang Mai, Thailand
On my last visit to Chiang Mai, Thailand, my laptop stopped working soon after I arrived. Lucky for me, I only needed a new computer battery…
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Anna and Charlie’s Cafe – Great Thai Food, Lovely Atmosphere
Once one of my favorite restaurants, I haven’t ventured out to Anna and Charlie’s Cafe in Bangkok, Thailand in a while. Located on the opposite side of…
