Thailand’s Got Talent – 4 Year Old Praewa – Such a Cutie
So, I’m still enamoured of Thailand’s Got Talent – the first season. There’s some incredibly talented people in Thailand and none more than 4-year-old Praewa, who showed…
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Why are There Zebras at Thailand Temples and Spirit Houses?
One of the things that has fascinated me about Thailand since I moved here is the prevalence of zebras at Thai temples and spirit houses. Now, if you…
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Buy Children’s Bicycles, Thailand
They just sell the most wonderful children’s toys in Thailand and at such cheap prices. This is a row of children’s bicycles for little kids at a…
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Where to Buy Handmade Pottery and Ceramics in Bangkok, Thailand
I’m an avid pottery and ceramics collector so, when I moved to Bangkok, Thailand and realized just how much handmade pottery and ceramics is made here, I was…
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Disadvantages to Living in Thailand – It’s Not Completely Perfect
I love Thailand and have lived here for years. However, if you plan on coming to live here, do remember there are still disadvantages to living in Thailand,…
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Mistakes Not to Make Eating in a Restaurant in Thailand
When you first arrive in a restaurant in Thailand, you can be forgiven in thinking they’re just like restaurants in the west. In reality, it’s amazing how…
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Top Three Best Backpacker Destinations in Thailand
Thailand is one of the top ten countries in the world for backpackers. Every year, a couple of hundred thousand backpackers make it to Thailand and spend…
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Pros and Cons of Teaching English in Phuket, Thailand
When English teachers visit Phuket, Thailand many immediately want to teach there. Thailand’s most popular island resort has gorgeous beaches, blue ocean, water sports, awesome restaurants, bars and…
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Pros and Cons of Teaching English in Hua Hin, Thailand
Hua Hin, a small resort town only 3 hours south of Bangkok, is the newest ‘in’ place for western teachers who want to teach English in a…
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Does a Life Experience Degree Qualify You To Teach in Thailand?
The first time I heard of a Life Experience degree was last year when I was at the teaching agency I used to work for in Bangkok,…
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What is Included in a Rental Apartment in Thailand
Several times a week people email me askingng, “If I rent a Thai apartment, what’s included and what isn’t?” Westerners who move to Thailand often don’t know…
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How Much is an Annual Medical Check-up at a Bangkok Private Hospital and What Do You Get?
How Much is an Annual Medical Check-up at a Bangkok Private Hospital and What Do You Get? Tens of thousands of people visit Bangkokhailand every year for medical…
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Sugar Lust Cafe and Bistro, Bangkok – Cool Atmosphere, Great Food
When a Thai friend suggested we eat at Sugar Lust Cafe and Bistro in Bangkok, Thailand, my first response was “Where?”, followed by “Why would I want…
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Best Trade Fairs in Bangkok, Thailand – Cheap Shopping at its Best
Several times a month in Bangkok, Thailand I go shopping at a trade fair. Thais love trade fairs, as they love bargains, so you’ll find them all…
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How to Find a Good Travel Agent in Bangkok, Thailand
Millions of foreign nationals come to Bangkok, Thailand each year, then travel to other countries from here. Some make travel arrangements in Bangkok to fly out of…
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What to Buy at Narai Phand – Bangkok, Thailand’s Largest Handicrafts Center
If you’re looking for the best place to buy Thai handicrafts in Bangkok, you can’t beat Narai Phand. Narai Phand is an enormous Thai handicrafts center, the…
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How to Easily Travel with a Small Child in Thailand
Bringing small children to Thailand can be stressful for some parents. Worry about the hot weather, the food, the culture, can cause parents of small children…
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Flying from Bangkok to London on Qatar Air – A True World-Class Airline
For a trip early in the year to England, I booked a flight from Bangkok to Gatwick, London on Qatar Air. The national airline of Qatar, based…
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Thais and Sleeping – How Many Hours Do They Sleep?
One thing that’s always amazed me about Thais is how much they can sleep. For most westerners, a good night’s sleep is anything around seven to nine hours….
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Review: Big C Hypermarkets in Bangkok – Thailand’s Second Largest Supermarket Chain is Still the Best
Early this year, Thailand’s second largest hypermarket chain took over all Carrefour’s 41 hypermarkets in Thailand, when Carrefour decided to exit the Thai market. Big C itself part…
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How to Easily Pass an EFL Teacher Evaluation Test in Thailand
If you’re planning on teaching EFL in Thailand, you’ll need to get TEFL certification. One of the requirements for certification is passing an EFL teacher evaluation which…
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Free EFL/ESL Lesson Plan: How to Make Good Business Decisions
Even the highest level Thai employees often find it difficult to know how to make good business decisions. Thais are not taught basic ‘common sense’ like westerners are,…
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Five Things Westerners Don’t Understand About Thailand
Most westerners will never understand Thais or Thailand. Even some of those, like me, who have lived here for years and speak reasonable Thai still misunderstand much…
