Free EFL Conversation Class: Getting Students Talking with an Oprah-Style Talk Show
Getting most EFL students to say more than a couple of words in class can be a challenge. In...
Union Mall Student Night Market on Ladprao in Bangkok, Thailand
One of the fun things about living in Thailand are all the night markets you find all over the...
What is Everyday Life Like in Bangkok, Thailand? (Video)
We get a lot of people asking us what everyday life is like living in Bangkok, Thailand. Well....it's hot,...
Longan – Thailand’s Sweet and Tart Fruit Now in Season
It's the beginning of longan season here in Thailand and I'm about to eat so much of it I'll...
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at Suria KLCC – The Best Coffee Shop and Best Staff in KL
When I lived in the US, my favorite coffee shop was The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Imagine my surprise...
Ice Cream in Thailand is Different Than You Might Expect, It’s Still Delicious Though (Video)
Ice cream at Swensen's in Bangkok - green tea ice cream topped with sweet corn - yum! For many visitors...
Bangkok Named World’s Best City By Travel + Leisure Magazine – Second Year in a Row
The results of Travel + Leisure magazine’s 16th annual World’s Best Awards readers’ poll are out and, for the second...
Thai Immigration Department Crackdown on Education Visas Imminent
The Pattaya Times is reporting the Thailand Ministry of Education has warned schools offering education visas to foreigners, in exchange...
Bull’s Head Pub Closing Down in Bangkok – Disagreement With Landlord Causes Closure
Sad news today. The Bull's Head, recently voted 'Best British Pub in Thailand' will be closing down. And soon....
Free EFL/ESL Lesson Plan: Conversation Class on Shopping and Money
In the decade I taught EFL/ESL (English as a Foreign Language/English as a Second Language) in Asia, I noticed...
Neil’s Tavern Steakhouse – One of Bangkok’s Oldest and Best Western-Style Steakhouses
A western friend recently treated me to dinner at Neil's Tavern Steakhouse in Bangkok, Thailand. I love steak so was...
How to be Successful Working for a Company in Thailand – Thai Business Culture is Different than Western
In my first job in Thailand working for an international company, I knew it would be different than working in...
Coffee Alley in Bangkok – Pretty, Independent Coffee House
One of the cutest coffee houses in Bangkok, Thailand is Coffee Alley, an independent coffee shop located on one...
Afternoon Tea at Imperial Queen’s Park in Bangkok, Thailand – Elegant Yet Inexpensive
As taking afternoon tea still continues to be trendy in Bangkok, several upscale hotels have begun their own afternoon tea...
WOW Bangkok – A Stunning Independent Boutique Hotel With Superb Service and Lots of Style
Do you like to stay in small, independent boutique hotels with style? Then look no further than WOW Bangkok,...
Thai Bomb Disposal Expert Survives Car Bomb Blast in Southern Thailand
This video definitely has to be added to our "Only in Thailand" category as it's truly amazing. It shows...
Free EFL/ESL Lesson Plan: Teaching Word Stress Using President Obama’s Speeches
Teaching EFL/ESL in Thailand, I have noticed most of my EFL/ESL students have problems wtih word stress. Even the...
VIE Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand – A Superb Mid-Range Luxury Hotel Near the BTS Skytrain
Looking for an affordable mid-range hotel in Bangkok that is close to the BTS sky train, and to many of...
What To Expect If You Date A Thai Man – Are They So Much Different Than Western Men?
Dating a Thai man can be completely different than dating a western man and, for some western women it can...
Are There Opportunities for Westerners in Thailand or is America Better?
Most jobs in Thailand are for Thais - which is why most westerners eventually leave During my 14 years living...
Red Brick Cafe in Chiang Mai, Thailand – Stylish and Comfortable With Awesome Food and Delicious Coffee
Last time I was in Chiang Mai, Thailand, I stumbled across an independent coffee house called Red Brick Cafe....
UNESCO Names Bangkok 2013 World Book Capital
In the past, Thais haven't been big readers. Sure, they'd pick up a newspaper or magazine and, of course,...
Things You Should Know Before Bringing Your Laptop to Thailand
We often get asked by would-be visitors to Thailand if a) they should bring their laptop and b) will it...
