Standing Still for Thailand’s National Anthem Every Day
One thing you may find unusual on a first trip to Thailand is how Thais behave when the national anthem is played. Thailand’s national anthem can be heard…
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Bangkok’s Airport Rail Link Reduces Fare to 20 Baht in 3-Month Promotion
Ever since it was completed, Bangkok’s City Line Airport Rail Link to Suvarnabhumi Airport has never been popular as it’s no more convenient to take a taxi to…
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Thai Traditional Dress Still Fashionable, Modern and Beautiful – Ask Yaya Urassaya
While you might think Thai traditional dress is something only worn by Thai women for weddings or for tourist-related arts or cultural performances, that’s not true at all….
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“Season of Chiang Mai Brand” Handicrafts Fair at J.J. Mall in Bangkok
If you’ll be shopping at J.J. Mall in Bangkok this weekend, don’t miss checking out the “Season of Chiang Mai Brand” Handicraft Fair. Yes, it’s a weird…
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What Street Food Can You Eat at Chiang Mai’s Walking Street Market?
Chiang Mai’s Walking Street Market is one of my favorite markets in all of Thailand. Absolutely massive, entire streets are blocked off as the Walking Street Market is…
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Trafficking Drugs in Thailand Could Get You The Death Penalty
Personally, I have always felt, if you do drugs, buy drugs or get involved in trafficking drugs in Thailand you are an idiot. Thailand has some of the…
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White Wedding Packages in Thailand: The New Cultural Norm
You might think being Buddhist and conservative that a typical Thai wedding would be, well, ‘Thai’. In fact, many Thai weddings now will often incorporate both a traditional…
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Will Thailand’s Teens Imitate Japan’s ‘Bagel Head’ Fad? (Video)
Maybe I am getting old, but I just have to ask why would anyone want a big lump on their forehead that looks like a bagel? Apparently, some…
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What is a Full Moon Party Like at Haad Rin, Thailand?
The Full Moon Party is one of Thailand’s most famous events. It takes place every month close to, you guessed it, the night of the full moon (usually…
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Bangkok’s California WoW Shows It’s Dishonest in Ongoing Scams of Thai Customers
California WoW in Thailand is one of the most dishonest companies in the country. I wouldn’t touch their services with a 10-foot pole as from everything I’ve read,…
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What is Phuket, Thailand Really Like?
During my 10 years living in Thailand, one of the places I have visited the most is Phuket. A large southern Thai island, Phuket is one of the…
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How to Transfer from Suvarnabhumi to Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok, Thailand
If you are new to visiting Thailand or you have not been in a while, you may be surprised to learn if you are arriving at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi…
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Luk Thung and Mor Lam Music in Bangkok, Thailand Becomes Cool
When I first moved to Thailand, I fell in love with luk thung and mor lam (หมอลำ) music. Two genres of traditional Thai ‘country music’ usually listened to…
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Yes or No 1 and 2: These Thai Lesbian Movies are Incredibly Cute
I was reading on the internet today that Yes or No 2 the sequel to the very successful Yes or No, (Yak Rak Ko Rak Loe or “Let’s…
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Kao Krian,Thai Comedy Horror Movie: Scares, Laughs and a Lot of Fun
Kao Krian is one of the latest Thai horror movies soon to be released in movie theaters all over Thailand, but this one is a Thai comedy horror —…
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Traffic Accidents in Thailand: How Bad are They?
Many people will tell you traffic accidents in Thailand happen often. Weirdly, although I’ve lived in Thailand for 10 years and I’m out on Thai roads every day,…
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Thailand’s Boonsak Ponsana in Japan Open 2012 Badminton Final
Great news for Thailand today as unseeded Thai badminton player Boonsak Ponsana beat Hu Yun of Hong Kong 21-17, 17-21, 21-19, also unseeded, at the Japan…
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Buddhist Temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat Nominated as UN World Heritage Site
One of Thailand’s most famous Buddhist temples, Wat Phra Mahathat Woromaha Vihan (in Thai, it’s known as วัดพระมหาธาตุวรมหาวิหาร), has been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site….
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9-9-81 Thai Horror Movie Will Scare the Beejezus Out of You (Video)
9-9-81 is another Thai horror movie that is guaranteed to freak you out. It tells the story of Vipawee, a young Thai woman who discovers just before her…
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British Photojournalist Dan White Dies in Bangkok, Thailand Age 47
Dan White, well-known Bangkok-based British journalist. has died in Thailand at the age of only 47. He collapsed at a friend’s home last earlier in the week…
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Virgin Am I: New Thai “Sex Comedy” Not as Risqué as You Might Think
One thing I love about Thai movies about teenagers and young Thai adults is, even though they might have risqué names like “Sex Phone” or the latest one,…
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What’s the Difference between Thai Food in Thailand and Thai Cuisine in America?
I had lunch with a Thai friend at a Bangkok food court a couple of days ago. At some point during the meal, she asked me if…
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What is Hua Hin, Thailand Like? This Famous Beach Resort Has Everything (Video)
Hua Hin, Thailand is one of the most popular beach resorts in the country. Just a small town about a two and a half hour drive, it is…
