Why Bangkok’s Traffic Jams are Some of the World’s Worst
While Bangkok's skytrain system is excellent, it doesn't reach enough areas of the city. Recently, I stumbled upon some old...
Culture and Facts
The Royal Chitralada Project Fruit Drinks – Delicious and Inexpensive Canned Drinks
A few years ago, when I was still teaching in Bangkok, I was lucky to be able to go...
What Religion do People in Thailand Practice?
The national religion is Theravada Buddhism. Thai Buddhism ranks amongst the highest in the world. According to the last...
What to Do and How to Prepare When it Floods in Thailand
One thing newcomers to Thailand are often surprised by is how often it rains during rainy season, which lasts...
What are the Top Plastic Surgery Procedures for Thai Women in Thailand?
In recent years, the number of Thai women getting some form of plastic surgery has grown in leaps and...
If You Have Big Breasts in Thailand, What Should You Expect?
When you have large breasts and you live in a country like America or England, one thing you may not...
Why Is Bangkok the World’s Most Popular Tourist City? It’s So Beautiful (Video)
As a long-term foreign resident of Bangkok, I'm probably a bit biased but millions of others do agree with...
Thailand Creative and Design Center (TCDC) in Bangkok – Designers, Artists and Creative Folks, Don’t Miss It
If you're a designer, design student or just interested in the creative arts, then Bangkok's Thailand Creative and Design...
Want to See Buffaloes Race? Head to Chonburi for the Buffalo Festival
If you've been dying to see a Buffalo Race, look no further than Chonburi, Thailand, home of the annual...
Where to See the Best Christmas Lights in Bangkok, Thailand
Although it's a Buddhist country, Thailand gets into the Christmas spirit in a big way. In malls and shops all...
Where to Find Libraries in Bangkok, Thailand
Neilson Hays Library in Bangkok - copyright kwanz, Creative Commons People in Thailand are known as not being particularly big...
How to Get a Haircut in Thailand – Cheap, Easy, Relaxing
On your first trip to Thailand, you'll be surprised how cheap getting a haircut is. Thai hairdressers do fabulous hair...
How to Make a Good Impression When Visiting a Foreign Country
My mother always says, when you go to another country to visit or to live, you should remember you...
Five Reasons British Expats Love Living in Thailand
Tens of thousands of British expats either live in Thailand for a few months or move here permanently. With...
What to Pack to Make Your Trip to Thailand Comfortable
Packing the right things for a trip to Thailand can be a puzzle, especially because of the intense heat....
How to Take Public Transportation in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Many visitors to Chiang Mai, Thailand have problems with the city's public transportation. There's lots of it about but...
The Thai Dowry or Sinsot: Should Western Men Pay If They Marry a Thai Woman?
Many western men planning on marrying a Thai woman in Thailand are suddenly confronted with the 'sinsot' or marriage...
Review: Piammitr Language School – Best Place to Learn Thai in Bangkok, Thailand
A couple of years ago, I took several intensive courses of Thai language instruction at Piammitr Language School in Bangkok,...
What Sports Can You Play While Visiting or Living in Bangkok, Thailand?
Playing sports isn’t always the first thing that crosses your mind when you think about being in Bangkok, Thailand....
What Language Do Thais Speak?
The official language of Thailand is Thai, a Tai–Kadai language closely related to Lao, Shan in Burma, and numerous...
How to Spot a Ladyboy or Katoey in Thailand
Although many people think Thailand is a conservative culture, in some respects it is, but in many it is...
New Customer Service Survey at Chang Wattana Immigration in Bangkok
Don’t be surprised the next time you go to the Chang Wattana immigration offices in Bangkok, if you’re given...
What are the Rules When Jungle Trekking in Thailand?
Jungle trekking is a popular pastime in Thailand. Whether in an unprotected jungle or a national park, tourists come...
