MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra Wins Bangkok Governor’s Race: What a Surprise
In a surprise election result, MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra has been officially named the winner of the Bangkok governor’s race in Sunday’s election. The […]
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Dashboard Cameras in Thailand: Latest Must-Have Gadget for Videtaping Corrupt Police (Video)
It seems every few months there’s a new must-have gadget in Thailand. A gadget that, without it, people lived perfectly good lives […]
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No Alcohol for Sale, Bars Closed Today for Bangkok Governor Election
Just in case you haven’t remembered, you can’t buy alcohol in Bangkok today. Bars aren’t allowed to sell it, neither are 7-11s, supermarkets […]
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CP Foods Stir-Fried Chicken and Basil With Rice – a Delicious Frozen Meal
I’m sitting at my computer eating a CP stir-fried chicken and basil with rice frozen ready meal. CP Foods, or Charoen Pokphand […]
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Chinese Telephone Boxes in Chinatown (Yaowarat) Bangkok, Thailand
I love visiting Chinatown (known as Yaowarat by the Thais) as it’s so different than the rest of Bangkok. You know […]
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Toast Box in Bangkok, Thailand: A Singaporean Franchise with Great Comfort Food
If you love to sit down at a casual restaurant and be served something that can only be described as ‘comfort food’, […]
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What is Khao San Road in Bangkok Like? Trashy and Low-Class (Video)
Let me start by saying I don’t understand the attraction of Khao San Road, Bangkok’s most famous street. I never have. […]
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Sunsilk Co-Creations Nourishing Soft and Smooth Shampoo and Condition are Awesome (Video)
Since I moved to Thailand over a decade ago, the only shampoo and conditioner I have regularly used is Sunsilk Co-Creations. Sunsilk shampoo […]
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BreadTalk Bakery in Bangkok: Delicious Pastries But Not at a Cheap Price
BreadTalk is a bakery franchise operating in Thailand that is quite popular with Thais. Being a Singaporean franchise operator, they specialize in […]
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Disney On Ice! Princesses And Heroes in Bangkok from March 22 to 25, 2013 (Video)
If you or your kids love Disney characters, you’ll want to be grabbing tickets for Disney On Ice! Princesses And Heroes in […]
Read moreWhat Can You Buy at a Bangkok Food Market? (Video)
I’m constantly being asked by people what types of food you can buy at a Bangkok food market. The real question should […]
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New Songtaews in Bangkok, Thailand (Featured Photo)
While songtaews in Bangkok are not as common as they are in Chiang Mai, many areas of the city do still have […]
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Milo: Thailand’s Most Popular Chocolate Drink?
Milo, the chocolate malt beverage, is probably just about the most popular chocolate drink in Thailand. Sold in most restaurant and cafes, […]
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AIIZ Fashion: Great Clothing at a Cheap Price in Bangkok, Thailand
On my first ever trip to Bangkok, Thailand more than 18 years ago I discovered AIIZ. AIIZ (it’s supposed to mean ‘A to […]
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Thai Tour Guide Quality to Fall as Government Reduces Qualifications Needed?
You have to question the decisions of the Thai government sometimes. When there is a supposed shortage of Thai tour guides, for instance, […]
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Danger for Teachers in Southern Thailand from Muslim Separatists Worsening (Video)
Most western teachers wouldn’t even consider teaching in southern Thailand, not if they know anything about the area. Rife with violence and […]
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Is a 25,000 Baht Teaching Salary in Thailand Enough to Live On?
Is a 25,000 baht teaching salary in Thailand enough? One thing that really annoys me about the teaching industry in Thailand is the […]
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17-Year-Old Ariya Jutanugarn Almost Wins LPGA Title Coming in Second (Video)
While Thais might be good at many things, winning sporting events isn’t usually one of them. That, however, didn’t stop 17-year-old Thai […]
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Can You Take a Direct Bus From Bangkok to Phnom Penh, Cambodia?
For the 10 years I have lived in Thailand, taking a bus from Bangkok to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap, Cambodia was an […]
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Thai Science Ministry Warns Parents ‘Furby’ Doll Can Cause Problems for Kids
The Nation newspaper says the Thailand Ministry of Science is warning Thai parents they should be careful about buying a ‘Furby’ doll […]
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Thongsook 13: Scariest Thai Horror Movie Ever Made? Darned Close (Video)
Thongsook 13 (aka Long Weekend) is a new Thai horror movie created by some of the delightfully warped minds responsible for one of […]
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eThaiCD – Best Shop to Buy Thai Music and Movies Online (Video)
Why is eThaiCD the best shop to buy Thai music and movies? Before I moved to Thailand, I was obsessed with […]
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Kanum Jeen All-You-Can-Eat Noodle Buffet in Chiang Mai is Awesome (Video)
Kanum Jeen in Chiang Mai, Thailand is an amazing all-you-can-eat noodle buffet I stumbled across with a Thai friend the last time I […]
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