Hollywood Actors Who Hit the Big Time in Thailand
I have lived in Thailand for more than a decade and I can tell you without a doubt Hollywood celebrities are big business in Thailand. After all, Thai…
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How to Travel Around Thailand and Elsewhere in Asia Working Only Part-Time
How to Travel Around Thailand and Elsewhere in Asia Working Only Part-Time More than 10 years ago, I left America to teach English in Thailand. Initially thinking I’d…
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Best Things to See and Do in Bangkok, Thailand in 2014
Thailand was in the throes of violent anti-government protests at the beginning of the year, which, after almost 30 deaths, ended in the second military coup in Thailand…
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Price of Egg McMuffins at McDonald’s in Bangkok, Thailand
In the decade and a bit I’ve lived in Bangkok, Thailand, I think I’ve been into McDonald’s less than five times and that was usually only for…
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Where to Buy American Groceries in Bangkok, Thailand
Even though I’ve lived in Bangkok, Thailand for years and eat mainly Thai food, I do still crave American food now and again. In fact, most American…
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How Teaching English in Thailand and Overseas Can Benefit Your Future Career
How Teaching English in Thailand and Overseas Can Benefit Your Future Career When many people consider teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) in Thailand and elsewhere overseas,…
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How and Where to Get Best Street Food in Bangkok, Thailand
Any repeat visitor to Bangkok, Thailand generally knows eating the street food is the best way to not only find the cheapest deals, but also to experience the…
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Monthly Living Expenses for a Couple in Bangkok, Thailand?
What are the Monthly Living Expenses for a Couple in Bangkok, Thailand? When I arrived in Thailand more than a decade ago, I didn’t meet many western couples who…
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Best Cheap Airlines to Fly from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2014
Chiang Mai is the second most popular tourist destination in Thailand and one of my favorite places to visit. Not only do millions of non-Thai tourists fly…
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Thailand Teaching Scams Every Western Teacher Should Be Careful About
Thailand Teaching Scams Every Western Teacher Should Be Careful About As a former teacher in Bangkok, Thailand, I’ve come across my fair share of teaching scams. Being naturally…
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How to Avoid Tourist Scams If Visiting Phuket, Koh Samui and Koh Samet, Thailand
While Thailand is one of the safest places in the world for tourists, it has its fair share of tourist scams. Some of the places where tourists…
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Best Hotel Membership Cards in Bangkok, Thailand: You Should Apply For These
Living in Bangkok, Thailand, you might think there’s not much point my owning hotel membership cards. After all, if I have an apartment here, why on earth would…
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What Visa Type Will You Need to Take a TEFL Certification Course in Thailand?
What Visa Type Will You Need to Take a TEFL Certification Course in Thailand? If you are thinking about taking a TEFL certification course in Thailand, once you…
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What is the Average Teaching Salary in Chiang Mai, Thailand: Can You Live on It?
What is the Average Teaching Salary in Chiang Mai, Thailand? A huge number of westerners that move to Thailand to teach want to teach at a school or…
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Questions to Ask Before Renting an Apartment in Bangkok, Thailand
Questions to Ask Before Renting an Apartment in Bangkok, Thailand When I moved to Bangkok, Thailand 12 years ago, I rented the first apartment I looked at. That’s…
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Botox Injections in Bangkok, Thailand are Cheap and Safe
A few months ago, I had my second Botox treatment in Bangkok, Thailand. I go to Apex or to KTop Clinic which are two of the more upscale spas…
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Should You Rent a Car in Bangkok, Thailand or Are There Better Alternatives?
I’ve lived in Bangkok, Thailand for more than a decade and I don’t own a car. During that 12 year period, not only have I never…
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What are Average Monthly Living Expenses in Chiang Mai, Thailand?
What are Average Monthly Living Expenses in Chiang Mai, Thailand? Chiang Mai is the most popular city in Thailand for expats or retirees who like a quieter pace…
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When Does Teacher in Thailand Have to do 90-Day Reporting to Thai Immigration?
90-day reporting is a necessary evil for any non-Thai living in Thailand. What it means is, if you are in Thailand for 90 days or longer (3 months),…
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Best Cheap Airlines to Fly from Bangkok to Phuket, Thailand
Millions of tourists every year visit Bangkok, spend a few days shopping and sightseeing, and then fly on to Phuket. That’s because the island of Phuket is…
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Meeting Thai Women Through a Dating Agency in Thailand: Good Idea or Not?
As a long-term resident of Bangkok, I’ve met a number of western men over the years who were in Thailand specifically to find a Thai girlfriend or…
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How to Get an English Teaching Job in Thailand in a Week or Less
In my more than a decade in Thailand, I’ve met many new arrivals who are worried about finding an English teaching job in a Bangkok school. Luckily for…
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How Many Hours a Week Do English Teachers in Thailand Normally Teach?
How Many Hours a Week Do English Teachers in Thailand Normally Teach? As a former English teacher in Thailand, one of the questions I gets asked often by…
