Blythe Fresh Light Bubble Hair Dye by Schwarzkopf – Thais Just Love the Japanese
I’m always fascinated by how Thais will buy just about anything Japanese. One of the latest crazes in Thailand, for young girls and women, are the Blythe Fresh…
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Best Places to Buy Teaching Supplies in Bangkok, Thailand
When I first started teaching English as a Foreign Language in Bangkok, Thailand, I expected Thai schools to at least have basic teaching supplies. After talking to…
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Best Places to Buy Teaching Resource Books in Bangkok, Thailand
As an EFL teacher in Bangkok, Thailand you will probably be surprised when your school suddenly asks you to teach Geography, Health, History, Math, Creative Writing, Critical Reading…
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What to Buy at Bo Bae Tower and Bo Bae Wholesale Market in Bangkok, Thailand
On a shopping trip to Bangkok, if you are looking for the cheapest place in town for wholesale shopping, the best place to go is Bo Bae Market,…
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Where to Get a Good Deal on a Diamond Engagement Ring in Bangkok, Thailand
Many Western men living in Bangkok, Thailand get married to Thai women and buying a diamond engagement ring is part and parcel of the deal. Not a ring…
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Dining and Shopping at Major Avenue (Suzuki Avenue) in Northern Bangkok
Northern Bangkok has some wonderful shopping malls and movie theatre complexes. Recently, one on Pahonyothin became even better when Siam Future Development PLC opened Major Avenue at Ratchayothin….
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Talad Lot Fai – Bangkok’s New Nightime ‘Train Market’ – Cheap Shopping, Trendy and Cool
One thing I love about living in Bangkok, Thailand are the new, cool markets constantly cropping up all around the city. One of the latest additions to…
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Where to Shop for Cheap Thai Souvenirs in Bangkok
While Thailand is still one of the world’s cheapest places to shop for souvenirs, prices have definitely increased in recent years. That’s why for many travelers to Thailand…
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Where to Buy Men’s Shoes in Bangkok That Will Fit Westerners
One of the things western men complain about in Thailand are the small shoe sizes. Thai men are often small in stature and, with that, comes small…
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Cheapest Places to Shop in Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Every time I visit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I stay at a hotel in the Bukit Bintang area of the city. Known for its enormous cheap shopping malls,…
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Where to Buy Adult and Children’s Bikes in Bangkok, Thailand
When I first moved to Bangkok, almost a decade ago, you didn’t see many people riding bicycles on Bangkok’s streets. Nowadays though, as Bangkok’s air has become cleaner…
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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 they arrive in Thailand. Should…
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Shopping at Chiang Mai’s Walking Street Market – Cheap and Fabulous
If you’re looking for the best place to shop in Chiang Mai, the Sunday Walking Street Market in Old Town on Rachadamnoen Road is the best opportunity…
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Big C Supermarket Becomes Big C Extra in Bangkok, But What Does That Mean?
When I took one of my usual twice-weekly trips to the Big C supermarket on Ladprao yesterday (the one that used to be Carrefour until it was…
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How Much Do Groceries Cost in Thailand?
People are always asking me how much groceries cost in Thailand. A question a bit difficult to answer as, like anywhere, it depends on what you buy. If…
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Where to Find Thai Designer Fashion in Bangkok, Thailand
When non-Thais think about Bangkok, they don’t ofent think about Thai fashion. Bangkok, however, has some of the most innovative fashion designers in Asia, with designer clothing at…
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Patpong Night Market – Expensive Prices, Prostitutes and Touts
Bangkok, Thailand is famous for its markets. Street markets, south east Asia’s largest outdoor market, weekend markets and night markets, they’re all in Bangkok. With several night markets…
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Best Places to Buy Designer Perfume in Bangkok, Thailand
Many people who travel around the world buy designer perfume and cologne at duty-free shops at the airport. Unfortunately, In Bangkok, Thailand, Suvarnabhumi Airport’s duty-free shops have a…
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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 is a shopper’s paradise full…
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What to Buy If You’re an Expat Leaving Thailand and Going Home
A lot of expats live in Thailand but most of them eventually move home. When you live in Thailand, you get used to buying what you need and…
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Gaysorn Plaza, Bangkok’s Exclusive Luxury Goods Shopping Mall
Gaysorn Plaza in Bangkok, Thailand is a small mall compared to the city’s mega-malls. However, if you are the type who loves designer labels, exclusive items and luxury…
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Where to Buy Computer Hardware, Software and Accessories in Chiang Mai, Thailand
On my last visit to Chiang Mai, Thailand, my laptop stopped working soon after I arrived. Lucky for me, I only needed a new computer battery…
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Buy Children’s Bicycles, Thailand
They just sell the most wonderful children’s toys in Thailand and at such cheap prices. This is a row of children’s bicycles for little kids at a…
