Culture and Facts

If you like bubble tea, you will love Bangkok, Thailand as there are bubble tea shops everywhere. So popular has bubble tea become in the last couple of…

As unfathomable as most might think it is, western men marrying Thai bar girls or prostitutes in Thailand isn’t an uncommon occurrence. In fact, for a sizeable percentage…

How to make a traditional Thai chicken coop If you have ever wondered how a traditional Thai chicken coop is made — you know, those circular upside down…

Shabushi buffet in Bangkok, Thailand — what do you get for 419 baht? Several years ago, I reviewed Shabushi buffet in Bangkok after I had eaten there with…

Which are Thailand’s most popular national parks, and should you visit them? If you are in Thailand and would love to experience some of the country’s incredible natural…

Why do 7-Eleven employees in Thailand insist on giving me plastic bags for every tiny thing I buy? In my 15 years in Thailand, one thing that has…

Why is Thailand still my favorite country after 15 years living here? Now, before you start reading this, you need to know one thing. While I have traveled…

Many expats considering living in south east Asia look at both Thailand and Malaysia as good places for western expats. Both countries have interesting cultures, beautiful weather and…

If you are American, or come across a lot of Americans on your travels around Asia, you may be wondering how many Americans visit Thailand each year and…

‘Very Thai: Everyday Popular Culture’ is the best book on popular Thai culture you can buy, and beautiful to look at If you have spent any time in…

1941 Bangkok travel film shows how city has changed yet still stayed the same Anyone who has spent a lot of time in Bangkok, Thailand knows how quickly…

How to stay safe and injury-free on a beach holiday in Thailand Every year, foreign tourists on a beach holiday in Thailand are injured or killed when they participate in…

What you need to know before going to Bangkok, Thailand I was getting ready to write an article about what you need to know before going to Bangkok,…

How much is a traditional Thai massage in Bangkok, Thailand? One of the things many visitors to Bangkok want to do while on holiday or a business trip…

Buying Over-The-Counter Medication in Thailand – What Can You Buy? It is easy to buy certain medications over the counter at a pharmacy in Thailand, so much easier…

5-Month Old Baby Thai Elephant Gets Hydrotherapy To Heal Injured Leg (Video) While Thailand does not always have a good reputation for the way the country’s elephants are…

Did you ever wonder what people in other countries think of Americans? Did you ever think about other countries and what you find weird in them, and then…

If you live in Thailand or spend a large amount of time in Thailand, you will soon find that getting a problem fixed can be frustrating. Not understanding…

Thailand is a relaxed country. That’s why many tourists seem surprised when they visit a Thai temple and discover there are many rules. Some tourists try to get…

For many westerners living in Bangkok, after a few years living in an apartment, a move to a moo baan is the obvious next step. For anyone living…

Tens of thousands of westerners move to Bangkok, Thailand every year. Some stay and some don’t. For some, soon after arriving, they realize it was the biggest mistake…

Hanoi, Vietnam is a nice city but you’ll enjoy your vacation even more if you take these five things. I’ll soon be taking another vacation in Hanoi, Vietnam…

Getting a tattoo in Thailand is safe — you just need to think about these few things before you do Thousands of people who travel to the Land…