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 Bangkok, we stopped off at a gas station so we could fill up with gas. It was hotter than hell, so rather than brave the heat, most …
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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 most famous restaurant in the Khao San Road area. Tom Yum Kung serves traditional Thai cuisine, which is amazing, but it’s the restaurant’s atmosphere and design that’s …
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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 now get some of the world’s top singers and pop groups, Bangkok also has many bars and restaurants that feature live music every night of the week, …
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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 Bangkok, Thailand then shopping, dining or hanging out at one of the city’s lifestyle malls, like K Village, is the way to go about it. Bangkok, Thailand …
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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, the daily time is split up into four segments, unlike two like in the west (am and pm) so trying to figure out what time it is …
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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 and veggies, it’s easier than ever to eat healthy and not overload your body with chemicals and pesticides. While there are many stores to buy organic and …
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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 beautiful places in Asia. The first place I ever visited in Thailand, when I’d literally been in the country for less than 12 hours, I couldn’t believe …
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More than 17 million tourists arrive in Thailand each year and, while here, visit the usual tourist destinations. Many of them, though, don’t think about what a rich history Thailand has and how many places you can visit in Thailand to learn about Thai history and culture. All over Thailand, there are historical places …
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 so many Phuket package tours and tour companies to choose from, it can be hard to make a decision. Over the years 16 years I have lived …
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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 no more work permit problems, no more visa runs, you’re allowed to buy property in Thailand, own any business and no job is closed to you. Getting …
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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 of it, you visit Koh Ta Pu, the teeny tiny island that was made famous in the James Bond movie, ‘The Man With the Golden Gun‘. But, …
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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 seem to buy toiletries every week. In Thailand, surprisingly most toiletries aren’t actually that cheap, but if you need them, of course you have to buy them. …
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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 is actually any woman that’s an American size 8 or larger, so you don’t have to be Two Ton Tessie to have problems buying women’s large size …
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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 $1.50 and $2, you can see a lot of Bangkok. I take taxis in Thailand every day. I go out for dinner in a taxi, I go …
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 huge variety of shops, cafes and restaurants as well as its dirt cheap prices. It’s also conveniently located next to a sky train station, so easy to …
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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. Being respected usually means the children you teach listen more, enjoy class more and consequently learn more. But how does an English teacher earn respect from children …
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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 and animism and the myths and superstitions that go along with that. One of the most sought after services in Thailand, therefore, is that of a fortune …
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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 a Thai friend or acquaintance buys a new house. A tam boon ceremony is the occasion when monks from a local temple come to the house and …
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