Review: Imperial Mae Ping in Chiang Mai, Thailand — Nice Hotel, Unfriendly Staff, Tiny Rooms
Last year, a friend and I decided we would visit Chiang Mai, Thailand for Christmas. Living in Bangkok, I go to Chiang Mai often but Christmas is special….
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Thailand Military Coup Announced: 10pm Curfew, Bye Bye Tourists
The Thai military has just announced an official military coup only two days after putting Thailand under martial law. The coup, they say, is “necessary” to maintain peace…
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Angelina Jolie’s Tattoos Inked in Bangkok, Thailand
Angelina Jolie, world-class beauty and actress extraordinaire is famous in Thailand but, not as much for her acting as she is for choosing a well-known Bangkok tattoo artist…
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How Western Women Can Make Friends in Bangkok, Thailand
Many western women living in Bangkok complain it’s not easy to make friends. Western men are usually here for the Thai women, other western women are difficult to…
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How to Stop Your Pet Rabbit From Being Afraid of Thunder
In the almost seven years I’ve owned pet rabbits, I can honestly say I have never owned one that wasn’t afraid of thunder. Unfortunately, I live in Bangkok,…
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Bangkok Kentucky Fried Chicken Value Sets are Cheap and Delicious
I never ever ever eat at American restaurants or fast food chains in Bangkok. That’s because I prefer to support local Thai restaurant owners, and don’t usually…
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Photographs of Chatuchak Park in Bangkok, Thailand: Fun Place for the Kids
When I’m craving a little green space, Chatuchak Park in Bangkok is where I often head. It’s one of the city’s oldest parks and, with a small lake…
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Spirits War: Thai Movie Has Awesome CG Effects, Action-Packed Story (Video)
Spirits War, a new Thai movie just released this week, is the story of the fight between good and evil. It takes place in the old kingdom…
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Thai Rock Band Modern Dog Releases ‘Remind’ Video and It’s Cool
Thai band Modern Dog is an alternative rock band that’s been around for years. Forming in 1992, they’ve released five albums since then, and are still going…
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Thai Smiles: The Joys of Living in Thailand (Video)
One thing I love about living in Bangkok, Thailand are Thai smiles. Thais smile about everything. Smile at them and they will always smile back. Tease them…
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OpenRice Thailand in 18 Million Baht Promotion for OpenSnap: Do We Really Need Another Dining App?
One thing I have never understood are the people who seem to think pushing yet one more dining app in Thailand is the way to go. Case in…
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How Much Money Do English Teachers in Korea Make?
Korea is one of the most popular countries for native English speakers who want to teach English overseas. The culture, the people, the history and the experience,…
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Wiang Roi Dao with English Subtitles: My Latest Thai Lakorn Addiction (Video)
While most non-Thais living in Thailand wouldn’t dream of watching a Thai lakorn, I absolutely love them. My Thai skills, however, aren’t always good enough to understand…
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Acoustic Coffee, Pahonyothin Road, Bangkok: Stylish, Comfortable and Free Wi-Fi (Photos)
A couple of years ago, I discovered a new independent cafe in northern Bangkok called ‘Acoustic Coffee’ – a cafe that’s only a few blocks from my…
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LEGO Legends of Chima Sale at Central Ladprao in Bangkok, Thailand
LEGO Legend of Chima sets on sale this weekend at Central Ladprao in Bangkok If you’re a fan of LEGO Legends of Chima or have kids who…
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Thailand Super Quality Campaign Launched by Tourism Authority of Thailand (Video)
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has just launched a new campaign targeted at international tourists. Called ‘Thailand Super Quality’, the latest TAT campaign has been created…
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Don’t Drink Alcohol in Hot Weather in Thailand: 3 Foreigners Die in Phuket This Week
Why you should not drink alcohol in hot weather in Thailand – 3 foreigners die in Phuket I remember from being a young adult being told not…
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Thai Life Insurance’s Ad “Unsung Hero” Goes Viral on YouTube
A new advert from Thai Life Insurance has gone viral on YouTube with, the last time I checked, more than 5,800,000 views. The Thai Life Insurance ad…
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Calbee’s Fried Potato Sticks Jaxx Veggie: A Nice Change from Chips
If you’re looking for a snack that’s a bit of a change from your usual potato chips, you might want to grab a bag of a new…
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WW2 Bomb Explodes in Bangkok: Kills 7, Injures 20 (Video)
Anyone who has been in Thailand for more than a few weeks can probably tell you of things the average Thais will often do, due to a poor…
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Kim Kardashian Visits Thailand: Takes Photos in a Bikini
Apparently, Kim Kardashian is in Thailand – at least if the amount of vacuous photographs she’s currently posting of herself on her Instagram account are correct. According…
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The Otto Electric Pan SP 300A is Thailand’s cheapest cookware and it is superb quality
Living in Bangkok, Thailand, I don’t cook. There isn’t any need to. Not when there are food stalls close by where I can grab cheap and delicious food…
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Thai Satellite: 300 Objects Possibly From Malaysia Airlines Missing Plane MH370
With satellite images coming thick and fast from various countries in the last few days in an effort to locate the missing Malaysia Airlines plane, flight MH370,…
