Invited to a Party in Thailand? Here’s What to Expect If You Go
Going to a party in Thailand is unlike attending a party anywhere else in the world. Unlike in the...
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Thailand’s Public Holidays and National Observance Days are Fun Times to Visit the Country
If you're planning a trip to Thailand next year, one thing you might want to take into consideration when...
Wai Kru Day in Thailand – Teachers Day Ceremonies are Nationally Celebrated
Thai children dressed in traditional dress for Wai Kru ceremonies At the beginning of every school year in Thailand, (usually...
What is Everyday Life Like in Bangkok, Thailand? (Video)
We get a lot of people asking us what everyday life is like living in Bangkok, Thailand. Well....it's hot,...
What To Expect If You Date A Thai Man – Are They So Much Different Than Western Men?
Dating a Thai man can be completely different than dating a western man and, for some western women it can...
How to Get Married in Thailand – Step by Step Instructions
Every year, several thousand westerners come to Thailand and marry a Thai. Others come with a western boyfriend or...
The Mia Noi or Minor Wife in Thailand: Yes, Thai Men Do Have a Mistress
Many men in Thailand, both rich and poor, have a 'mia noi'. A 'mia noi', roughly translated, means 'minor wife'...
Best Places to Learn Buddhist Meditation in Thailand
Tens of thousands of people visit Thailand every year, not for a holiday but to take a Buddhist meditation course....
How to Use the Bum-Gun (Toilet Hose) in Thailand: Keep Yourself Clean With a Squirt of Water
Using the bum-gun in Thailand is easy One of the most amazing Asian inventions is the toilet hose or 'bum...
Pubpeab Craze Hits Facebook – Support the Thai Polite Way to Sit Instead of Planking
In response to Friday's photograph of a monk 'planking', a new Facebook page has popped up promoting the Thai way...
Riding Bangkok’s Public Transportation System Can Certainly Be Exciting
Lately, I've been taking buses instead of my usual taxi. Only because it dawned on me a 7 minute...
The Expats’ Love-Hate Relationship with Thailand – Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Living as an expat in Thailand makes you schizophrenic. Really it does. As an expat living in Thailand, I've met...
Thai Family Values and How They are Different From Western Ones
A typical Thai family - copyright, Hanumann, Creative Commons License Westerners who spend enough time around Thais quickly learn how...
What to Consider Before Moving to Bangkok, Thailand – It’s Not For Everyone
Hundreds of thousands of people move to Bangkok, Thailand every year. Some stay, most don't. For some, soon after...
Best Bangkok Language Schools Where You Can Learn Thai
Screenshot from Thailanguagesolutions.com Learning Thai isn't easy as it's a tonal language with a completely different alphabet than European...
How Do Thai Women Stay So Thin? Follow the Thai Girls’ Diet
When you first arrive in Thailand, you see pretty quickly how thin Thai girls are. Of course, most Thai women...
How to Have Good Table Manners in Thailand? Thai Etiquette Explained
Once I'd decided I was going to live in Thailand, one of the things I made sure I learned...
Who Pays For Dinner at a Restaurant in Thailand? Your Boss? The Richest Person? You?
One thing that confuses a lot of westerners in Thailand is, if they go out for dinner with a Thai...
What Western Men Need to Do to Stay Safe and Not Die in Thailand
Living a long time in Thailand, there isn't a week goes by where there's not a story in the local...
Bangkok Has The World’s Longest City Name – But What Does It Mean?
When I first moved to Bangkok, or Krung Thep as the Thais call it, I was fascinated by the...
Don’t Go Shopping with Strangers in Bangkok, Thailand….
I do sometimes love the signs I often see around Bangkok saying things in a funny stilted language. I...
Getting Petrol at a Gas Station in Thailand – It Isn’t Always Normal
A few weeks ago, I was with friends in a mini van on the way back from a day...
Want to Learn About Thai History in Thailand? Visit These Beautiful Thailand Destinations
A local temple in Chiang Mai More than 17 million tourists arrive in Thailand each year and, while here, visit...
