Review: Kasikorn Bank – Best Bank in Bangkok, Thailand
Last year, tired of the poor service of my usual Thai bank, I opened an account at Kasikorn Bank. Everyone at my […]
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Mahboonkrong (MBK) Food Court – Best Cheap Food In Bangkok, Thailand
Food courts in Bangkok, Thailand are the most popular places to eat in the city. Offering delicious Thai, Asian and western food, served […]
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What To Buy And Where To Shop At Siam Center in Bangkok, Thailand
Siam Center is a large four story shopping mall in Bangkok that, in recent years, has become a mecca for Thai and […]
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Channel News Asia Offers Some of the Best News Coverage in the Region
Last year, I canceled my subscription to satellite TV. Tired of the American-centric view of much of what satellite TV in Asia had […]
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Nam Dtem Kaew by Endorphine – One of the Best Thai Pop Songs Ever Released
Living in Thailand, you can’t help but love Thai pop music. One of my favorite bands (now broken up) is Endorphine (pronounced Endopheen […]
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Agalico – Bangkok’s Most Stylish and Beautiful Coffee and Tea House
One of Bangkok’s most popular and supremely beautiful coffee and tea houses is Agalico. Agalico is on Sukhumvit Soi 51, near the […]
Read moreSirocco Restaurant in Bangkok – Stunning View, Terrible Food, Expensive Prices
Sirocco is often listed as one of Bangkok’s top ten restaurants. Located on the 63rd floor of State Tower, I’ve had a drink […]
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How To Travel With Allergies in Thailand: What To Do If You Have An Allergic Reaction
On a trip or a vacation in Thailand, one thing you might not think about are allergies. Unsurprisingly though, thousands of tourists […]
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Natural Thai Home Remedies for Chicken Pox: Chicken Pox Doesn’t Have to Be Itchy and Painful
A couple of weeks ago, I took a 3-day trip to Chiang Mia in northern Thailand with a Thai friend. At the airport, […]
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Review: Star Coffee at Mahboonkrong (MBK) Mall in Bangkok, Thailand – Lovely Cafe, Great Coffee
Whenever I shop at the massive Mahboonkrong (MBK) Mall in Bangkok, Thailand I make a point of relaxing over coffee at Star […]
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How Much Can You Fit In a Tuk-Tuk? You’d Be Surprised
Tuk-tuks, those three-wheel taxis that run on a motorcycle engine all over Thailand, can hold a lot more than you think. I […]
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In Preparation For Songkran, Please Don’t Drink and Drive
Next week is Thailand’s annual Songkran holiday. Songkran is Thai New Year (April 13-15) and is the time of year Thais spend […]
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Lin Ping, Chiang Mai’s Baby Panda Will Stay 2 More Years Before Being Sent To China
Good news for Thailand and the Chiang Mai Zoo this week. The zoo has announced they’ve come to an agreement with Chinese […]
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Tawandang German Brewery – Best Brew Pub in Bangkok, Thailand
Thai friends have talked about Tawandang German Brewery in Bangkok, Thailand for a long time, telling me it’s inexpensive, serves excellent micro-brewed beer, […]
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Restaurant Review: The Best Mango In Bangkok At Mango Tango
Mango Tango is a relatively new Bangkok drinks and dessert sensation. Mango lovers (which is most of Thailand) are flocking to one […]
Read moreStaying Thin on a Vacation in Thailand: You Can Eat and Not Gain Weight
For many tourists to Thailand, one of the things they dislike about their vacation is how much weight they gain while they’re there. […]
Read moreKuppa – Still One of Bangkok’s Trendiest Restaurants, Sukhumvit Soi 16
Kuppa is a trendy restaurant on Sukhumvit Soi 16 in Bangkok, Thailand that’s been open for years. At lunch time, Kuppa […]
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Bodyslam in Concert – Save My Life (นาฬิกาตาย) – Could Toon Get Any Cuter? (Video)
Toon Bodyslam is just the cutest guy When I was still teaching in Thailand, all my teenage students were obsessed with Bodyslam, the […]
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How To Behave When Thailand’s National Anthem Is Played
Thailand takes its national anthem extremely seriously. Played twice a day, morning and evening, every day Thais treat the national anthem with great […]
Read moreJobs Western Women Can Do In Thailand Besides Teaching
Although there are many western men in Thailand, there are less western women. The western women who do come don’t stay long. […]
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Restaurant Review: Piri Piri Chicken, Bangkok, Thailand
Recently, I ate again at a roast chicken restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand – Piri Piri Flaming Chicken. Selling itself as a higher-end […]
Read moreBest Cheap Budget Hotels on Koh Chang, Thailand — rustic, but clean, safe and very cheap
Koh Chang is Thailand’s second largest island and one of the top vacation destinations for budget travelers who enjoy an unspoiled island, with […]
Read more51 Dead in Floods in Southern Thailand – Rains Keep Coming
BANGKOK, April 4th, 2011 – Floods continue in Southern Thailand. As the rains keep coming in southern Thailand, new reports say 51 […]
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