Should you avoid rainy season in Thailand? No, and here is why
What’s with people avoiding Thailand during rainy season? I spend a fair amount of time reading questions about Thailand on places like Reddit and Quora and, half the…
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Thailand visa-on-arrival now online — apply on the Internet, download before you travel
If you are from one of the countries that is eligible to apply for Thailand’s visa-on-arrival, you will be happy to learn you no longer need to do…
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How to get free parking at Suvarnabhumi Airport during the holidays
Yes, you can park for free at Suvarnabhumi Airport this New Year’s holiday season The government of Thailand’s prime minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha usually likes to make the…
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How much is parking at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok? Cheaper than you think
One of the many things I am surprised about in Bangkok, Thailand are the parking fees at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The first time I was at one of the…
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Korean singer Eric Nam at Live Arena RCA Bangkok, January 15th, 2020
Popular Korean singer Eric Nam is returning to Bangkok in 2020 for a concert at Live Arena RCA. The gig is part of Nam’s world tour to support…
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Austrian Wine Week, 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand at more than 20 venues
Back for its second year, Austrian Wine Week, 2019 will be kicking off in Bangkok, Thailand again next month. It takes place in the city from November 4th…
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Neilson Hays Library book sale – Cheapest English books in Bangkok
Neilson Hays Library book sale always has a superb collection of second-hand English books for sale If you are looking for the cheapest English books in Bangkok, you…
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La Monita Taqueria’s block party serves best Mexican food in Bangkok on November 9th
One of the best Mexican restaurants in Bangkok — La Monita Taqueria in Ploenchit — will be celebrating its 10th anniversary on November 9th with a huge block…
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4-meter long King Cobra captured in Krabi housing estate sewer (video)
A 4-meter long king cobra was discovered in a Krabi housing estate drainage pipe last Sunday. The king cobra is a venomous snake that latches onto its victim…
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Tuk-tuk scam in Bangkok, Thailand — what to expect if you’re targeted
Before I explain about a typical tuk-tuk scam in Bangkok, Thailand, let me point out few scams in the city or the country are dangerous. In most cases,…
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Best Online Sites to Learn to Speak Thai – Free and Fun
A great way to improve your Thai or to even begin to learn Thai is to use some of the best learning Thai language websites out there. If…
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The Black Skirts in Bangkok on October 6th –Korean rocker promoting new album Thirsty
Korean indie rock musician The Black Skirts, aka Jo Hyu-il or Bryan Cho, is coming to Bangkok for a one-night concert on October 6th. He is promoting his…
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Thai firefighter catches snakes with his bare hands, even poisonous ones
In my 15-plus years living in Thailand, I have met several Thais that will fearlessly catch snakes with a net or a stick. 50-year-old Thai firefighter Pinyo Pukpinyo,…
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‘Ride Your Wave’ anime film opens in Thailand October 17th, Watch trailer and listen to theme song
Japan Anime Movie (JAM) Thailand says Ride Your Wave, the new anime film from Masaaki Yuasa (DEVILMAN crybaby), will open in Thailand theaters in October. Ride Your Wave…
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Are taxis safe in Bangkok, Thailand? What about for women?
Over the last few months, several people who have not yet visited the Land of Smiles have asked me “Are taxis safe in Bangkok, Thailand?” These people are…
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6 bombs explode in Bangkok as city hosts ASEAN security summit — insurgents may be to blame
Six bombs exploded in Bangkok on Friday morning at the same time as Thailand’s capital city is hosting a major ASEAN security summit. Four people were hurt in…
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Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl in Bangkok, Thailand August 24th at Paragon Cineplex
Thais are massive fans of Japanese anime and manga, so are sure to be thrilled they will be able to watch Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming…
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Thailand’s Krabi Krabong martial art now taught in Thai schools (video)
Since moving to Thailand over 17 years ago, I have only been familiar with the Thai martial art Krabi Krabong for two reasons. I knew the royal bodyguard…
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Two Door Cinema Club Bangkok concert August 13th — here’s where to buy tickets
The Northern Irish indie rock band Two Door Cinema Club haven’t performed in Bangkok, Thailand since 2016. That’s why their upcoming concert in the City of Angels is…
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Tickets for The Japanese House Bangkok concert available now — here’s where to buy them
British indie pop/dream pop singer The Japanese House, aka Amber Bain, will be performing in Bangkok, Thailand for the first time this September. The Japanese House’s concert will…
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How Much Money Will You Need to Live Comfortably in Bangkok, Thailand?
How Much Money Will You Need to Live Comfortably in Bangkok, Thailand? In my searches around the Internet, I often come across websites claiming you can “Live Comfortably…
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How to get cheapest flights to Bangkok, Thailand in 2019 and 2020
Are you planning a trip to Thailand in 2019 or 2020? Do you not have a huge amount of money to spend on airfares, hotels and transportation? If…
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Pokemon Parade at Jewel Changi Airport every Saturday and Sunday in July, 2019
If you were not at the Jewel Changi Airport in Singapore this weekend, then you missed the airport’s very first Pokemon Parade. The Pokemon Parade featured eight human-sized…
