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Category: Culture and Facts

June 9, 2011May 30, 2019Culture and Facts

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 […]

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June 9, 2011August 29, 2013Culture and Facts

What is a Tam Boon Ceremony For a New House in Thailand and What Happens There?

  If you spend long enough in Thailand, or have Thai friends, at some point you may find yourself attending a tam boon […]

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June 9, 2011August 6, 2017Culture and Facts

Why are Ladyboys or Katoeys So Accepted in Thailand?

One thing many westerners are surprised about when they come to Thailand are the number of ladyboys in the country. Thinking of Thailand […]

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June 9, 2011June 16, 2019Culture and Facts

Monitor Lizards in Bangkok, Thailand – Huge and a Bit Scary

Yes, there are monitor lizards in Bangkok, Thailand If you spend time around nature in Bangkok, Thailand (and yes, we still have a […]

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June 7, 2011August 29, 2013Culture and Facts

Can You Eat in Chiang Mai on 100 Baht a Day? Watch This Video To See How

  There’s a wonderful new website popped up in Chiang Mai called OpenChiangMai.com. Since I discovered it a few days ago, I’ve been […]

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June 7, 2011August 29, 2013Culture and Facts

How to Live Like a Local in Thailand – Live Cheaper than Westerners Do

  Living like a Thai in Thailand is part of the fun of being in the country. While most westerners arrive in Thailand […]

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June 5, 2011August 29, 2013Culture and Facts

Thai Men – Are They The New Romeos?

  Thailand is famous for its women. Beautiful, petite and charming, they’re often a Western man’s dream. If the women are so sought-after […]

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June 5, 2011August 29, 2013Culture and Facts

Visit Mae Nak Shrine in Bangkok, If You Love a Good Thai Ghost Story

    It’s no secret, as much as they’re terrified of them, Thais love ghosts. So when a good ghost story starts making […]

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June 5, 2011October 25, 2020Culture and Facts

What To Talk About With Thai Girls – Don’t Be Serious

Many western men come to Thailand looking for a Thai girlfriend or Thai wife. When they get here, they meet a Thai woman, […]

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June 4, 2011August 29, 2013Culture and Facts

Should You Give Money To Beggars in Bangkok?

  One thing westerners find upsetting when they come to Thailand is the number of beggars they see on city streets. Actually, no […]

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May 20, 2011August 29, 2013Culture and Facts

Don’t Fall For These Typical Bangkok Tourist Scams

  During the decade-plus I’ve lived in Bangkok I’ve likely had every tourist scam in the book directed at me. Because I live […]

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May 19, 2011August 29, 2013Culture and Facts, Shop

Should You Bargain For Everything You Buy in Thailand?

  People coming to Thailand from a western culture where bargaining isn’t common get a bit confused about the concept of bargaining when […]

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May 15, 2011July 16, 2018Culture and Facts

Best Museums in Bangkok, Thailand

World-famous for many things, Bangkok isn’t known for its museums, which is actually a pity as Bangkok has many museums and some of […]

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May 15, 2011August 29, 2013Culture and Facts

Should You Get Dreadlocks in Thailand and If So Where?

  One thing many travelers do when they arrive in Thailand on vacation is have dreadlocks put in their hair. While getting dreadlocks […]

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May 14, 2011May 8, 2018Culture and Facts

How To Stay Legally In Thailand For Longer Than 90 Days

Many tourists and visitors to Thailand come on a 60 day tourist visa. With the ability to extend the visa for another 30 […]

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May 12, 2011July 18, 2018Culture and Facts, Shop

How to Get Consumer Protection Shopping in Thailand

The first thing you’ll notice when you come to Thailand is the thousands of malls, shops and market stalls. For most people, Thailand […]

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May 12, 2011May 29, 2019Culture and Facts

How to Know if She’s a Good Thai Girl

For some western men, coming to Thailand and meeting a bar girl (polite word for prostitute) is the norm. For others, they meet […]

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May 10, 2011August 29, 2013Culture and Facts

When Should You Take Your Shoes Off in Thailand?

  Just like most westerners, when I moved to Bangkok, Thailand I was confused about where I should and shouldn’t take off my […]

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May 9, 2011January 11, 2018Culture and Facts

Why are There Zebras at Thailand Temples and Spirit Houses?

One of the things that has fascinated me about Thailand since I moved here is the prevalence of zebras at Thai temples and […]

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May 9, 2011January 22, 2020Culture and Facts

Disadvantages to Living in Thailand – It’s Not Completely Perfect

I love Thailand and have lived here for years.  However, if you plan on coming to live here, do remember there are still […]

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May 7, 2011January 22, 2020Culture and Facts

Thais and Sleeping – How Many Hours Do They Sleep?

One thing that’s always amazed me about Thais is how much they can sleep. For most westerners, a good night’s sleep is anything […]

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May 6, 2011August 29, 2013Culture and Facts

Five Things Westerners Don’t Understand About Thailand

  Most westerners will never understand Thais or Thailand. Even some of those, like me, who have lived here for years and speak […]

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May 2, 2011July 7, 2023Culture and Facts

How to Apply for and Get Thai Residency

Having 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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Teaching in Thailand

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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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