Fifth Food Avenue at Mahboonkrong (MBK) in Bangkok
Mahboonkrong (MBK) is one of Bangkok’s largest shopping malls. It is also the destination for most of Thailand’s tourists, who hear about the dirt cheap shopping and huge…
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Where to Buy Carpets and Rugs in Bangkok, Thailand
If you’re looking to buy a new rug or carpet in Bangkok, Thailand, then you’re in the right city. Bangkok is one of the top places in…
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Why Are Thai Ladyboys So Popular? Just Look at Bell Nuntita, She’s Lovely
There’s a reason Thai ladyboys, or katoeys as they’re known here in Thailand, are so popular. They’re fun, fun, fun, and often so talented. Here’s a Thai…
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Free EFL/ESL Lesson Plan For Business English: Teaching Good Customer Service Skills
EFL/ESL corporate students often struggle when it comes to providing good customer service skills in English. Speaking English is already difficult for them, then, when it comes…
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Best Hospitals in Chiang Mai, Thailand – Western-Standard Treatment, Cheaper Prices
Anyone who visits Chiang Mai, Thailand and gets sick or has an accident will likely find themselves in one of Chiang Mai’s excellent local hospitals. Offering world-class…
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Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Chiang Rai, Thailand – Cheap, Delicious Lattes, Amazing Food
On our first trip to Chiang Rai in northern Thailand a decade ago, it was almost about impossible to find the best coffee house as there simply…
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Public Transportation Discount Cards in Bangkok, Thailand
Public transportation in Bangkok, Thailand is safe, reliable and cheap. Most tourists visiting Bangkok use the sky train, underground train or boats to see the city, but…
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Funky Monkey Cafe in Chiang Mai – Incredible Coffee-Banana Smoothies
On one of my frequent trips to Chiang Mai, a couple of years ago, a Thai friend who loves western food introduced me to a teeny tiny…
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Best Pool and Billiards Bars in Bangkok, Thailand – Good Food, Great Beer, Cute Thai Girls
Pool, also known as billiards, has become extremely popular in Bangkok, Thailand in recent years. Pool or billiards bars are opening up all over the city, with some…
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Best Places to Buy Authentic Designer and Fashion Watches in Bangkok, Thailand
Infamous as one of the best places in the world to buy bootleg designer and fashion watches, Bangkok is actually an incredible place to buy the genuine thing…
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The Greenery Resort in Khao Yai, Thailand – Beautiful Rooms, Excellent Facilities
Thailand’s most visited national park, Khao Yai, is just a two hour drive from Bangkok. Popular with Thais and tourists for family getaways, hiking, rafting, elephant riding…
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Cicada Market, Hua Hin’s Latest Night Market
Hua Hin is Thailand’s most popular beach resort. It’s also home to a brand new open-air art night market, Cicada Market, just opened in 2010. Trendy markets…
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Where to Buy English-Language Buddhist Books in Bangkok, Thailand
As a resident of Bangkok and one who’s fascinated by Buddhism, I’m often asked by visitors to Thailand where to buy English language books on the subject,…
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Best Korean Restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand
Over the last 20 years, Korean food has become popular in Bangkok, Thailand. So much so, new Korean restaurants are opening in the city every month. Authenticity is…
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Best English Language Bookstores on Phuket Island, Thailand
Last year, on vacation to Phuket Island, Thailand, I remembered to pack everything except my books. As a voracious book-a-day reader, on a beach holiday, this was worse…
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Madame Tussauds in Bangkok – A Fun Place To Visit, If You’re Thai
I am the first to admit I am a cheapskate. So, when a Madame Tussauds Wax Museum opened a couple of months ago in Bangkok, Thailand and the…
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Review: Coffee Gallery at Crystal Design Center (CDC) in Bangkok
Recently, a Thai friend took me out for dinner to Crystal Design Center (CDC) in Bangkok, Thailand. A stunning design complex in a hi-so (high-society) neighborhood of Bangkok,…
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Bangkok Baking Company – Great Food but High Prices
One of the trendy cafes in Bangkok, Thailand is Bangkok Baking Company at the JW Marriot Hotel. Popular for its location near Bangkok’s sky train and on…
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How To Get Even Lower Prices at Thailand’s Markets
Since I moved to Bangkok, Thailand years ago I’ve become a market fanatic. Not a day goes by I don’t shop at one of Bangkok’s markets and,…
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Best Cheap Hotel Deals on Koh Samui, Thailand
Koh Samui is one of Thailand’s most popular island destination. It’s particularly popular with budget travelers who fall in love with the gorgeous beaches, deep blue ocean,…
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Ratana’s Kitchen in Chiang Mai – Lonely Planet Recommended For a Reason
On my last trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand, a Thai friend and I were looking for somewhere new to eat. While going through the Lonely Planet guidebook, we…
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Where to Eat the Best American-Style Breakfasts in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Although many tourists and expats in Chiang Mai, Thailand eat mainly Thai food even for breakfast, sometimes a good American-style breakfast is the only thing you’re craving….
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Eat, Shop, Stay and See the View at Bangkok’s Baiyoke Tower
One of the most visited places in Thailand is Bangkok’s Baiyoke Tower. Thailand’s tallest building, Baiyoke Tower is located in downtown Bangkok and is not only architecturally…
