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Category: Culture and Facts

September 28, 2023Culture and Facts

Thailand’s top 10 most-watched TV shows on Netflix for September 2023

TV shows a nationality watches can tell you a lot about a country I always think it is interesting to see the type […]

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April 17, 2023April 16, 2025Culture and Facts

Do you need to carry your passport in Thailand at all times? No, you don’t and here is why

There has been a rumor going around Thailand ever since I moved to Bangkok almost 20 years ago, and that rumor says any […]

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March 10, 2023May 5, 2023Culture and Facts

World’s friendliest countries for expats, yep, Thailand is one of them

If you are considering moving abroad, but have not yet decided on a country to move to, looking at the world’s friendliest countries […]

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January 5, 2023January 6, 2023Culture and Facts

What is Thailand’s population as of January 1st, 2023? Who are the 983,000-plus without citizenship?

According to the Thai government agency Central Domicile Registration Office, Thailand’s population as of January 1st, 2023 is 66,090,475. This population comprises 65,106,481 […]

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January 1, 2023June 13, 2023Culture and Facts

When are Thailand’s national holidays in 2023? There are 18 of them

One thing you will learn if you spend any length of time in Thailand is that there always seems to be a national […]

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June 8, 2022May 5, 2023Culture and Facts

How much is Disney+Hotstar in Thailand? Cheaper than in the west, that’s for sure

After six years providing a successful on-demand streaming service in India, Disney+Hotstar is finally launching in Thailand at the end of June. The […]

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November 25, 2021November 26, 2021Culture and Facts

What are Covid-19 rules for Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2021 tomorrow?

While Covid-19 cases in Thailand might still be high, it isn’t stopping Pattaya from kicking off the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival 2021 tomorrow […]

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June 13, 2021June 13, 2021Culture and Facts

Are foreigners welcome in Thailand or should you travel or live somewhere else?

An interesting article has just been published in the Thailand Enquirer called Foreigners Not Welcomed. In an interesting twist to the usual article […]

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December 15, 2020December 16, 2020Culture and Facts

Are elderly care homes in Thailand the future for many retirees in the west?

As elderly care homes in the United States and Europe become ever more badly run and far too expensive for many, some Europeans […]

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September 29, 2020Culture and Facts

Alcohol ban in Thailand on Friday, October 2nd for end of Buddhist Lent

At the end of every Buddhist Lent, the government announces a ban on alcohol in Thailand. While that ban has not yet been […]

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September 13, 2020Culture and Facts

Is it possible to transit through Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport in 2020? No, and here is why

In the last few weeks, we have lost track of the number of posts on social media asking if it is possible to […]

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September 7, 2020September 7, 2020Culture and Facts

Can Americans in Thailand get visa extension letter from U.S. Embassy to stay after September 26th deadline?

With the September 26th visa amnesty deadline in Thailand less than three weeks away, many Americans are still in Thailand and some are […]

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September 7, 2020September 7, 2020Culture and Facts

How are Thai universities ranked globally in 2020/2021? Are any in the Top 500 schools?

Outside Thailand, most Thai universities are not known for their high quality. So much so, a large percentage of middle-class and upper-class Thais […]

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September 4, 2020Culture and Facts

Food and drink allowed on Thailand’s domestic flights after months-long ban lifted

After months of a government ban on food and drink being consumed on flights within Thailand, that ban on Thailand’s domestic flights has […]

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July 26, 2020Culture and Facts

How can a foreigner buy property in Thailand?

“Can a foreigner buy property in Thailand just like I can in my own country?” is often the question many foreigners in Thailand […]

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July 2, 2020July 2, 2020Culture and Facts

Thailand to lose up to $47 billion from tourism in 2020-2021 — an economic crisis for the tourist industry

With Thailand’s international borders still effectively lockdown to 99.9% of people that would travel there, the country’s tourism industry is in crisis. Tens […]

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June 30, 2020April 18, 2025Culture and Facts

Should you buy Thai baht before arriving in Bangkok? No, and here’s why

One of the questions first-time travelers to Bangkok, Thailand often seem concerned about is “Should you buy Thai baht before arriving in Bangkok?”. […]

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June 19, 2020June 10, 2021Culture and Facts

How many military coups has Thailand had? Is it the #1 country for coups d’état?

Considering the present Thai government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is the direct result of a military coup, you may be interested in […]

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June 16, 2020June 16, 2020Culture and Facts

How many islands does Thailand have and which are the largest?

When I first moved to Thailand, I knew the country was approximately 520,000 square kilometres (513,122 km² actually), as the country is just […]

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June 8, 2020June 8, 2020Culture and Facts

What is Thailand’s GDP and how does the country rank compared to rest of the world?

When it comes to Thailand’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product), I have to admit I was surprised recently when I came across both the […]

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June 8, 2020June 8, 2020Culture and Facts

How many people per square kilometre are there in Bangkok, Thailand?

When it comes to the world’s most crowded cities, you may be surprised to learn Bangkok, Thailand is not at the top of […]

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January 13, 2020January 13, 2020Culture and Facts

Why do expats leave Thailand? How long do most usually stay?

When I first moved to Thailand, I knew two other expats. A few years later, I knew many. Only a few years after […]

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January 11, 2020March 27, 2020Culture and Facts

Is Thailand a good country to move to in 2020?

One of the questions I see over and over again when reading social media is if Thailand is a good country to move […]

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Teaching in Thailand

  • 50 essay topics for Thai students learning English (EFL) — from children up to adults

    50 essay topics for Thai students learning English (EFL) — from children up to adults

    March 26, 2023
  • Thailand’s English language proficiency worse than almost anywhere else in the world

    Thailand’s English language proficiency worse than almost anywhere else in the world

    March 1, 2023
  • Why you should get a Thailand teaching job from inside not outside the country

    Why you should get a Thailand teaching job from inside not outside the country

    January 9, 2022

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Thai Food

  • How to make Vegan Thai Red Curry aka Gaeng Ped Mangsawirat — easy and delicious

    How to make Vegan Thai Red Curry aka Gaeng Ped Mangsawirat — easy and delicious

    January 4, 2019
  • How to make Thai Mango Coconut Jelly (Woon Mamuang), it’s vegetarian and vegan

    How to make Thai Mango Coconut Jelly (Woon Mamuang), it’s vegetarian and vegan

    April 7, 2018
  • How to make authentic northern Thai Khanom Jeen Nam Ngeow (curried noodle soup)

    How to make authentic northern Thai Khanom Jeen Nam Ngeow (curried noodle soup)

    December 29, 2017
  • How To Make Vegan Thai-Style Mango Ice Cream in a Blender — So Easy (Video)

    How To Make Vegan Thai-Style Mango Ice Cream in a Blender — So Easy (Video)

    December 31, 2016

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