Where to Buy Beer Over the Counter in Bangkok, Thailand – Domestic and Imported
Many western tourists visiting Bangkok, Thailand as well as resident expats love drinking beer. While drinking beer at a Bangkok bar or restaurant is fun, it can…
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Easy Ways To Avoid Traffic Jams in Bangkok, Thailand
Most people have heard how bad the traffic is in Bangkok, Thailand. Until you have spent any time in Bangkok, though, it is difficult to imagine how bad…
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Songkran in Bangkok, Thailand: Thai New Year, 2011
This week is the Thai New Year festival. Known as ‘Songkran’ in Thailand, the Thai New Year happens every year from April 13th to the 15th. In Bangkok,…
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Bangkok Airways Adding More Flights To Chiang Mai – Cheap Deals Too
Looks like Bangkok Airways is doing well – they’re adding more flights to Chiang Mai. Plus, to celebrate, they’re offering cheap deals too. Only 1,755 baht ($58.50) each…
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Review: Kasikorn Bank – Best Bank in Bangkok, Thailand
Last year, tired of the poor service of my usual Thai bank, I opened an account at Kasikorn Bank. Everyone at my last job had Kasikorn Bank…
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Mahboonkrong (MBK) Food Court – Best Cheap Food In Bangkok, Thailand
Food courts in Bangkok, Thailand are the most popular places to eat in the city. Offering delicious Thai, Asian and western food, served in an air conditioned place,…
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What To Buy And Where To Shop At Siam Center in Bangkok, Thailand
Siam Center is a large four story shopping mall in Bangkok that, in recent years, has become a mecca for Thai and western teenagers. With its trendy…
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Channel News Asia Offers Some of the Best News Coverage in the Region
Last year, I canceled my subscription to satellite TV. Tired of the American-centric view of much of what satellite TV in Asia had to offer and the high…
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Nam Dtem Kaew by Endorphine – One of the Best Thai Pop Songs Ever Released
Living in Thailand, you can’t help but love Thai pop music. One of my favorite bands (now broken up) is Endorphine (pronounced Endopheen in Thai). Headed by a…
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Agalico – Bangkok’s Most Stylish and Beautiful Coffee and Tea House
One of Bangkok’s most popular and supremely beautiful coffee and tea houses is Agalico. Agalico is on Sukhumvit Soi 51, near the sky train so is very…
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Sirocco Restaurant in Bangkok – Stunning View, Terrible Food, Expensive Prices
Sirocco is often listed as one of Bangkok’s top ten restaurants. Located on the 63rd floor of State Tower, I’ve had a drink at the rooftop bar several…
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How To Travel With Allergies in Thailand: What To Do If You Have An Allergic Reaction
On a trip or a vacation in Thailand, one thing you might not think about are allergies. Unsurprisingly though, thousands of tourists every year have allergic reactions…
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Natural Thai Home Remedies for Chicken Pox: Chicken Pox Doesn’t Have to Be Itchy and Painful
A couple of weeks ago, I took a 3-day trip to Chiang Mia in northern Thailand with a Thai friend. At the airport, on the way back to…
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Review: Star Coffee at Mahboonkrong (MBK) Mall in Bangkok, Thailand – Lovely Cafe, Great Coffee
Whenever I shop at the massive Mahboonkrong (MBK) Mall in Bangkok, Thailand I make a point of relaxing over coffee at Star Coffee, a trendy cafe in…
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How Much Can You Fit In a Tuk-Tuk? You’d Be Surprised
Tuk-tuks, those three-wheel taxis that run on a motorcycle engine all over Thailand, can hold a lot more than you think. I always remember this when I’m…
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In Preparation For Songkran, Please Don’t Drink and Drive
Next week is Thailand’s annual Songkran holiday. Songkran is Thai New Year (April 13-15) and is the time of year Thais spend with family, visit the temple…
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Lin Ping, Chiang Mai’s Baby Panda Will Stay 2 More Years Before Being Sent To China
Good news for Thailand and the Chiang Mai Zoo this week. The zoo has announced they’ve come to an agreement with Chinese officials so baby panda bear…
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Tawandang German Brewery – Best Brew Pub in Bangkok, Thailand
Thai friends have talked about Tawandang German Brewery in Bangkok, Thailand for a long time, telling me it’s inexpensive, serves excellent micro-brewed beer, delicious Thai food and, oh,…
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Restaurant Review: The Best Mango In Bangkok At Mango Tango
Mango Tango is a relatively new Bangkok drinks and dessert sensation. Mango lovers (which is most of Thailand) are flocking to one of the six branches in…
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Staying Thin on a Vacation in Thailand: You Can Eat and Not Gain Weight
For many tourists to Thailand, one of the things they dislike about their vacation is how much weight they gain while they’re there. Not only is food dirt…
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Kuppa – Still One of Bangkok’s Trendiest Restaurants, Sukhumvit Soi 16
Kuppa is a trendy restaurant on Sukhumvit Soi 16 in Bangkok, Thailand that’s been open for years. At lunch time, Kuppa is busy with the affluent…
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Bodyslam in Concert – Save My Life (นาฬิกาตาย) – Could Toon Get Any Cuter? (Video)
Toon Bodyslam is just the cutest guy When I was still teaching in Thailand, all my teenage students were obsessed with Bodyslam, the latest popular Thai rock band….
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How To Behave When Thailand’s National Anthem Is Played
Thailand takes its national anthem extremely seriously. Played twice a day, morning and evening, every day Thais treat the national anthem with great respect and expect every one…
