Do You Need to Speak a Foreign Language to Teach in Asia?
Do You Need to Speak a Foreign Language to Teach in Asia? During my years in Thailand, I’ve lost count of the number […]
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What Will Start-Up Costs Be Teaching in Thailand or Elsewhere in Asia?
What Will Start-Up Costs Be Teaching in Thailand or Elsewhere in Asia? Twelve years ago, I hopped on a plane in Los Angeles […]
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Is It Safe for a Single Woman to Teach Overseas in a Country Like Thailand?
Is It Safe for a Single Woman to Teach Overseas in a Country Like Thailand? Some single women would love to teach English […]
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Possible to Convert Tourist Visa to Non-Immigrant B Visa in Bangkok, Thailand?
As someone who has lived in Thailand for years and applied for and received a huge number of visas, I have lost count […]
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Best Places to Buy Cheap Tablet Accessories in Bangkok, Thailand
As many of us know, once you have bought a computer tablet your purchases definitely will not stop there. Soon you will need […]
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How to Extend Tourist Visa in Thailand at Immigration Without Leaving the Country
During my 10 years living in Thailand, on several occasions I’ve entered the country on a tourist visa, as I was in […]
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Possible to Get Re-Entry Permit at Suvarnabhumi Airport?
Four years ago, right after I got a re-entry permit at Suvarnabhumi Airport before flying out of the country, Thai immigration decided […]
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Where is Left Luggage Service at Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok, Thailand?
A few months ago, I flew from London Heathrow into Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, the city where I currently live. The […]
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Pay Overstay Fine at Thailand Land Border or Do You Have to Leave Via an Airport?
Anyone who has lived in Thailand as long as I have has met many people who have overstayed their visa and are currently […]
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Part-Time Teaching in Bangkok, Thailand: Advantages? Disadvantages?
Part-Time Teaching in Bangkok, Thailand: Advantages? Disadvantages? In the last few years of living in Bangkok, Thailand, I’ve met more part-time English teachers […]
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Is a TEFL Certificate Necessary for a Teaching Job in Thailand?
Is a TEFL Certificate Necessary for a Teaching Job in Thailand? As a former English teacher in Thailand, I have always recommended any […]
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Doritos in Thailand: Strange Taste, Funky Oil, No Thankyou
A few months ago, I was ecstatic to learn Doritos were now being made in Thailand. The American corn chip snack I used […]
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Swiss Inn Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Review – Tiny Room, Dirty and Rude Staff
On one of my trips to Kuala Lumpur recently, I stayed at the Swiss Inn Hotel on Jalan Sultan and Petaling Street in […]
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Monitor Lizards in Bangkok, Thailand – Huge and a Bit Scary
Yes, there are monitor lizards in Bangkok, Thailand If you spend time around nature in Bangkok, Thailand (and yes, we still have a […]
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Review: Kopitiam at Central Ladprao, Bangkok, A Superb Malaysian Restaurant
Whenever I travel to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I always eat at a kopitiam. Inexpensive Chinese coffee shops, kopitiams (it means ‘coffee shop’ in […]
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Chiang Mai Golf Classic Postponed Due to Military Coup and Unrest
After yet another military coup last month, Thailand continues to lose money with the news today that the Chiang Mai Golf Classic has […]
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Chompoo Araya on Cannes Film Festival 2014 Red Carpet (Video)
If you’re a fan of Thai actress Chompoo Araya, you might want to check out this recent video taken at the Cannes […]
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Go Karting isn’t Exactly Cheap in Bangkok, Thailand
While I’ve never really been that tempted to try go karting in Bangkok, Thailand, I must admit the expensive price of both […]
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Taylor Swift Red Tour Concert Canceled in Bangkok Due to Military Coup
BREAKING NEWS, Thailand. The American singer, Taylor Swift, has just announced her upcoming The Red Tour Concert has been canceled in Bangkok […]
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UK Reviewing Military Ties With Thailand After US Cancels Military Funding
On Monday, a UK Foreign Office spokesman announced the UK is reviewing its military ties with Thailand after a military coup in the […]
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I Hate Jackfruit: Bland, Boring and Not Delicious
After years of living in Thailand, every now and then I forgot how much I hate jackfruit and I attempt to try […]
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Thai Military Tells Foreigners “Leave Thailand and Leave Us Alone”: Great PR Move for Tourist Industry
In a fascinating addition to the Thai military’s constant proclamations since last Thursday’s coup in Thailand, the Thai military is now telling foreigners […]
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Moody’s Forecasts Recession for Thailand After Military Coup: Negative Growth in 2014
While the Governor of the Bank of Thailand seemed to be a little over optimistic today when he gave a statement that said […]
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