How to Apply For and Get Thai Citizenship – How Much It Costs Too
As more and more western expats plan on spending the rest of their lives in Thailand, the thought of getting...
Culture 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...
What is a Tam Boon Ceremony For a New House in Thailand and What Happens There?
Monks at a house in my neighborhood in Bangkok holding a typical tamboon ceremony. If you spend long enough...
Why are Ladyboys or Katoeys So Accepted in Thailand?
Photo copyright - Ladyboy show, Thailand - randomidea, Creative Commons License One thing many westerners are surprised about when they...
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...
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...
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...
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...
What To Talk About With Thai Girls – Don’t Be Serious
Thai girls really are beautiful - copyright Hanumann, Creative Commons License Many western men come to Thailand looking for a...
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...
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....
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...
Best Museums in Bangkok, Thailand
One of Thailand's beautiful royal barges -- copyright Bruce Tuten, Creative Commons License World-famous for many things, Bangkok isn't known...
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....
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...
How to Get Consumer Protection Shopping in Thailand
copyright Roger Price - Creative Commons License The first thing you'll notice when you come to Thailand is the thousands...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Thais and Sleeping – How Many Hours Do They Sleep?
It's not just Thais that like to sleep -- Thai dogs seem to love it too. One thing that's always...
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...
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...
