Where to Find a Fortune Teller in Thailand and What to Expect When You Do
In Thailand, unlike the west, fortune telling is taken seriously by just about everyone. Sure, Thais are Buddhist but, in reality, Thai religion […]
Read moreIn Thailand, unlike the west, fortune telling is taken seriously by just about everyone. Sure, Thais are Buddhist but, in reality, Thai religion […]
Read moreIf you spend long enough in Thailand, or have Thai friends, at some point you may find yourself attending a tam boon […]
Read moreOne thing many westerners are surprised about when they come to Thailand are the number of ladyboys in the country. Thinking of Thailand […]
Read moreYes, there are monitor lizards in Bangkok, Thailand If you spend time around nature in Bangkok, Thailand (and yes, we still have a […]
Read moreThere’s a wonderful new website popped up in Chiang Mai called OpenChiangMai.com. Since I discovered it a few days ago, I’ve been […]
Read moreLiving like a Thai in Thailand is part of the fun of being in the country. While most westerners arrive in Thailand […]
Read moreThailand is famous for its women. Beautiful, petite and charming, they’re often a Western man’s dream. If the women are so sought-after […]
Read moreIt’s no secret, as much as they’re terrified of them, Thais love ghosts. So when a good ghost story starts making […]
Read moreMany western men come to Thailand looking for a Thai girlfriend or Thai wife. When they get here, they meet a Thai woman, […]
Read moreOne thing westerners find upsetting when they come to Thailand is the number of beggars they see on city streets. Actually, no […]
Read moreDuring the decade-plus I’ve lived in Bangkok I’ve likely had every tourist scam in the book directed at me. Because I live […]
Read morePeople coming to Thailand from a western culture where bargaining isn’t common get a bit confused about the concept of bargaining when […]
Read moreWorld-famous for many things, Bangkok isn’t known for its museums, which is actually a pity as Bangkok has many museums and some of […]
Read moreOne thing many travelers do when they arrive in Thailand on vacation is have dreadlocks put in their hair. While getting dreadlocks […]
Read moreMany tourists and visitors to Thailand come on a 60 day tourist visa. With the ability to extend the visa for another 30 […]
Read moreThe first thing you’ll notice when you come to Thailand is the thousands of malls, shops and market stalls. For most people, Thailand […]
Read moreFor some western men, coming to Thailand and meeting a bar girl (polite word for prostitute) is the norm. For others, they meet […]
Read moreJust like most westerners, when I moved to Bangkok, Thailand I was confused about where I should and shouldn’t take off my […]
Read moreOne of the things that has fascinated me about Thailand since I moved here is the prevalence of zebras at Thai temples and […]
Read moreI love Thailand and have lived here for years. However, if you plan on coming to live here, do remember there are still […]
Read moreOne thing that’s always amazed me about Thais is how much they can sleep. For most westerners, a good night’s sleep is anything […]
Read moreMost westerners will never understand Thais or Thailand. Even some of those, like me, who have lived here for years and speak […]
Read moreHaving lived in Thailand for many years, I have been looking into getting permanent residency. Permanent residency in Thailand is a confusing affair […]
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