Thaitanium’s ‘Sud kob fah สุดขอบฟ้า’ – man, this Thai band’s song is a banger
I have lived in Thailand for 12 years so, along with the western music I listen to daily, I listen to a huge amount of Thai music. Everything…
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Cheap Restaurants At Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand
As a resident of Bangkok, Thailand I travel through Suvarnabhumi Airport many times a year. One of south east Asia’s biggest airports, Suvarnabhumi was recently voted one of…
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Can You Have a Permanent Career Teaching English (EFL) Overseas?
Can You Have a Permanent Career Teaching English (EFL) Overseas? Tens of thousands of people every year move overseas to teach English as a Foreign Language (EFL). Some…
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Can You Teach English in Thailand and Elsewhere Without Certification?
Can You Teach English in Thailand and Elsewhere Without Certification? If you’d love to teach English in Thailand or elsewhere overseas but don’t have basic teaching certification, can…
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What is Classified as a ‘Good Teaching Job’ in Bangkok, Thailand?
I was out for dinner recently with a group of new western friends, all of whom happen to be new teachers in Bangkok or teachers looking for their…
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Can You Make Money Teaching English Freelance in Japan?
During my years teaching in Thailand, I’ve met and become friendly with a number of teachers who later moved on to teach English in Japan. Knowing that Japan…
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How to Find and Book a Cheap Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
How to Find and Book a Cheap Hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia One of my favorite destinations is Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia or, as the locals call it, KL….
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What to Expect If You Take a Bus from Bangkok to Koh Samet: Is it Safe and Reliable?
Many travelers to Bangkok, Thailand eventually make their way down to Koh Samet. Koh Samet is an island in the Gulf of Thailand, just three and a…
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Should You Take a VIP Bus when Traveling Around Thailand or Are They Just a Scam?
One of the biggest scams directed at tourists and backpackers in Thailand is the ‘VIP bus’. Targeted towards backpackers in the Khao San Road area, foreigners doing…
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Most Popular and Best South American Restaurants in Bangkok, Thailand
When I moved to Bangkok, Thailand more than a decade ago, I doubt I could have told you if there was a South American restaurant in the…
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Dita von Teese in Bangkok: Thai Ladyboys and Cabaret (Video)
Burlesque dancer Dita von Teese is famous for many things. Her stunning looks, her 1940s style, her success in glamour and fetish modeling, and her catwalk work with international…
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How to Save Money While Teaching English in Asia: Tips for Living Cheaply
How to Save Money While Teaching English in Asia: Tips for Living Cheaply If you are moving to Asia to teach English, saving money from your job may…
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How Important is Appearance in Thailand? The Way You Look is Everything
Many western newcomers planning on teaching in Thailand hear the phrase “appearance is everything in Thai culture” but, even having heard it, they still don’t always understand how…
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How To Get a Job Teaching English in a Hotel in Thailand
How To Get a Job Teaching English in a Hotel in Thailand When I first moved to Thailand to teach English, like many people I thought teaching English…
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Where to Shop at Mega Bangna, Bangkok: It’s Enormous
Mega Bangna is one of Bangkok’s newest shopping malls and it’s one of the largest malls I’ve ever been to — anywhere. Over 115,000 square feet inside, with restaurants and…
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Khlong Thom: Best Flea Market and Night Market in Bangkok? It’s Certainly Cheap
If you’ve never visited Khlong Thom in Bangkok, Thailand, you’re in for a treat. That’s because, even though there have been many night flea markets specializing in retro…
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What’s Bangkok, Thailand Like for Access for People with Disabilities?
In more than a decade of living in Bangkok, I’ve always noticed disabled access is nowhere near as good as in the US or Europe. You also don’t…
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What Skills Will You Need to Be Able to Teach English in Thailand?
As a former English teacher in Thailand, before I even contemplated moving here to teach English, I researched the country’s education system thoroughly so I had an idea…
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Best Men’s Clothing Stores in Terminal 21, Bangkok, Thailand
Terminal 21 has some of the trendiest and coolest men’s clothing stores in Bangkok. That’s why so many of my Thai male friends shop there. It’s not…
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Best Places to Eat Som Tam in Bangkok, Thailand and How Much You’ll Pay
If any dish is Thailand’s national dish, som tam is it. A cold, spicy papaya salad made from green papaya, eggplant, tomatoes, dried shrimp, garlic, lime, fish sauce,…
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Jobs Foreigners Are Not Allowed to Do In Thailand: Handicrafts, Retail, Tourism Industry and More
Which jobs are foreigners not allowed to do in Thailand? As a long-term resident of Thailand, I do love living in the country. One thing, however, has always…
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Best Indoor Playgrounds and Edutainment Centers in Bangkok, Thailand: Your Kids Will Love Them
When I moved to Bangkok a decade ago, there were few places you would want to take your kids to, other than the usual tired and rundown theme…
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Best Ladies’ Night Bars in Bangkok, Thailand: Women Too Can Have Fun
While people might think Bangkok, Thailand is nothing more than a playground for western men looking for Thai women, nothing could be further from the truth. In…
