Pedestrian Crossings in Thailand – Don’t Just Step Out
They have these things in Thailand that are painted on the road. They’re black and white and usually run across the street from one side to the other….
-
-
How To Make Cheap and Easy Khao Soi (Chiang Mai Curried Noodles)
As a resident of Thailand, I often have westerners ask me for recipes for how to make famous Thai dishes like Khao Soi. Not being someone who…
-
Where to Buy Bird’s Nest Soup in Bangkok, Thailand
I was in Chinatown in Bangkok, Thailand recently with some Thai friends with the aim of eating bird’s nest soup. Never having eaten bird’s nest soup before,…
-
What’s the Cost of Setting Up a Rental Apartment in Bangkok, Thailand?
For many people, moving to Bangkok, Thailand means throwing a few things in a suitcase and getting on a plane. All well and good, until it comes to…
-
How To Get Your Money Back From a Gem Scam in Thailand
Thousands of tourists every year get caught in gem scams in Thailand. Whether it’s the tuk-tuk driver that takes them to his ‘brother’s’ gem shop, or just…
-
What to See on Rattanakosin Island in Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand’s current capital city, Bangkok, was founded in 1782 by King Rama I on an island named Rattanakosin on the Chao Praya River. In a few years…
-
Thailand Breaks “World Wave Record” – 50,208 People
Thailand just got something else to be proud of. 50,208 people got together in Khon Kaen, Thailand, on the last day of the Songkran holiday, and broke…
-
MK Restaurant, Bangkok – The Cheapest Sukiyaki in Thailand
One of the most popular restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand is MK. When I say ‘popular’, I mean lines outside the door popular at many of MK’s branches….
-
Shopping, Dining and Entertainment at Central World Plaza, Bangkok
Before I moved to Thailand, I arrived in the city on holiday and was surprised to see a shopping mall in Bangkok called the World Trade Center. After…
-
Review: Bangkok Dangerous – Dull, Stereotypical, Bad Portrayal of Thailand
One thing I dislike about living in Bangkok, Thailand are the views of others about Bangkok – many of whom have never even been here. The sex trade,…
-
How to Avoid Food Poisoning in Thailand
First, let me say, in the decade I’ve lived in Thailand, I’ve had food poisoning once. Compare this to the three times a year I used to get…
-
What to Do if You Get Arrested in Thailand
Unfortunately, every year, a fair few westerners are arrested in Thailand. Whether it’s for overstaying a tourist visa, working illegally, getting into a fight and injuring someone,…
-
How Does a Thailand Tourist Visa Work? How Many Extensions Can You Get?
Every time I visit the Immigration Office in Bangkok, I meet a tourist who is very confused about renewing his tourist visa in Thailand. After all, when you…
-
Best Places to Buy Make-Up and Beauty Products in Bangkok, Thailand
Thai women and girls are obsessed with beauty products and make-up. Shopping or just window shopping for all types of beauty products is a national pastime. That’s why,…
-
Best Independent Coffee Houses in Bangkok, Thailand
I’m a coffee addict. I drink more than 20 cups of coffee a day so, it’s not surprising I’ve visited many of the independent coffee houses in…
-
Where to Eat a Cheap Late Dinner in Bangkok, Thailand
When you’ve just seen a late movie or had fun at a nightclub in Bangkok, Thailand and want a bite to eat, you may be surprised to…
-
Esplanade Mall – Bangkok’s Shopping, Dining and Entertainment Complex
Esplanade Mall in Bangkok, Thailand is a smaller mall than many of the mega malls in the city but what it lacks in size it makes up…
-
Ten Fun Free Things To Do and See in Bangkok, Thailand
With the current bad economy, people all over the world are trying to save money. In Bangkok, Thailand, it’s no different. Many of my Thai and expat friends…
-
What to Do About Badly-Behaved Children in an EFL Classroom
Every EFL/ESL teacher, no matter which country they teach in, comes across badly-behaved children eventually. Some are easy to handle, some are not but all should be dealt…
-
How To Ride a Motorbike Sidesaddle in Thailand
One of the first things I learned when I moved to Thailand was how to ride a motorcycle sidesaddle. Women all over Asia, when wearing skirts, ride motorcycle…
-
How to Get an Education Visa to Study in Thailand
A lot of people want to live in Thailand for longer than the 30 days that Thai immigration allows. But many don’t want to work while they’re here….
-
How to Get a Cheap Hotel in Thailand: Get the Best Deals
Thailand is a wonderful place to travel too if you are on a budget. It has become a lot more expensive in the last year, due to the…
-
How to Get a Credit Card at a Bank in Thailand
Surprising to many non-Thais, it is perfectly possible to apply for and get a credit card in Thailand through a Thai bank. Of course, Thai banks have different…
