What’s It Like Around the Siam Square Area of Bangkok, Thailand (Video)
Planning your first trip to Bangkok, Thailand and may be staying near or wandering around the Siam Square area of the city? […]
Read moreAuthor: Rachel Roobe
Bangkok Symphony Orchestra’s Concert in the Park Series – December to February
If you’re one of the millions of people who enjoys outdoor concerts and loves the symphony, then you must give the Bangkok […]
Read more
Lok Wah Hin at Novotel Siam Square – Upscale Dim Sum at an Inexpensive Price
If you’re looking for a dim sum restaurant in downtown Bangkok and prefer an upscale experience but don’t necessarily want to pay […]
Read more
Cheap Charlie’s, a Bangkok Institution and One of the Best Bars in Town
If you’ve been in Bangkok, Thailand for a fair while and haven’t yet been to Cheap Charlie’s, you’re missing a treat. One […]
Read more
Bangkok 7-11s Fully Stocked After Floods – Finally
Such a happy day today for me. For the first time in almost two months, my local 7-11 is finally full-stocked. […]
Read more
Best Thai Festivals and Times of Year to See Them
One of the best things about Thailand is the many festivals that are held in the kingdom every year. Every month, there’s […]
Read more
Thailand’s “Angel” Princess Maha Chakri Sirinidhorn Speaks to CNN About Her Charity Work
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, one of Thailand’s most-loved members of the royal family, spent some time talking to CNN […]
Read more
P.C. Air Launches First Flight Out of Bangkok with Transexual Flight Attendants
When you live in Thailand, you’ll often hear foreigners saying “Only in Thailand” and laughing about something they’ve just seen or heard. […]
Read more
Offering Drinks to the Spirit House Gods (Featured Photo)
In Thailand, most buildings and houses have spirit houses (small houses built on concrete stands next to the main house or building), […]
Read more
Review: Bacco Italian Restaurant on Sukhumvit in Bangkok, Thailand
Bacco is one of Bangkok, Thailand’s favorite Italian restaurants. Rustic, authentic and serving some of Bangkok’s best pizzas and sandwiches, as well […]
Read more
Best Animal Attractions and Zoos in Bangkok, Thailand
I’m an animal lover so was thrilled when I moved to Bangkok, Thailand to discover there are tons of animal attractions here, […]
Read more
The Best Christmas Cookies in Bangkok, Thailand
Before I tell you where to buy the best Christmas cookies in Bangkok, I must explain, I don’t really like cookies. Just […]
Read more
What Time Do the Bars Close in Bangkok, Thailand?
When it comes to what time a bar has to close in Bangkok, Thailand, Thai licensing laws are a law unto themselves […]
Read more
Bangkok Schools Reopen Tomorrow – December 13th, 2011
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has announced all 91 still-closed Bangkok schools will re-open tomorrow after floods have receded. The schools are […]
Read more
Where to Buy Inexpensive Original Artwork in Bangkok, Thailand
As an avid art collector, when I moved to Bangkok I was in heaven. Not only could I indulge my passion for buying […]
Read more
Best Cheap Places to Shop in the Victory Monument Area of Bangkok, Thailand
When non-Thai friends ask me where is the easiest place in Bangkok to travel to for cheap clothing and inexpensive shopping, I tell […]
Read more
Curries & More by Baan Khannitha Serves Bangkok’s Best Thai Curries and Then Some
Baan Khannitha is one of Bangkok, Thailand’s most famous traditional Thai restaurants. Open for more than 30 years and, now with two […]
Read more
Best Budget Hotels in Cebu City, Philippines
Cebu City in the Philippines is a popular tourist destination for budget travelers due to its historical Spanish colonial buildings, cheap shopping […]
Read more
Where to Buy Best Quality and Cheapest Lacquerware in Bangkok, Thailand
Since I moved to Thailand a decade ago, I’ve collected Thai lacquerware. Lacquerware is one of Thailand’s most popular handicrafts and consists […]
Read more
Cheapest Places to Shop in Banglamphu, Bangkok
The Banglamphu area in Bangkok, Thailand is known as being the home of the famous backpacker street, Khao San Road. But, get […]
Read more
Where to Buy Cheap, Unique Christmas Gifts in Bangkok, Thailand
When I lived in the US, I dreaded Christmas. Buying gifts was expensive, and finding something unusual for a price I could […]
Read more
Best and Most Unusual Places to Eat on New Year’s Eve in Bangkok, Thailand
I love living in Bangkok, Thailand and, one of the reasons is Thais celebrate New Year three times. The first falls on […]
Read more
What to Buy on the Street in Bangkok, Thailand – Best Cheap Products
As a long-term resident of Bangkok, Thailand, much of what I buy is from street vendors all over the city. For visitors […]
Read more