The first time I went shopping in Vietnam, I was incredibly surprised by the aggressiveness of the sellers and the difficulty of getting a cheap price. Used to…
Can Ayutthaya, Thailand win the World Expo 2020 bid? It just may do that if current Thai World Expo campaigners have their way. Organizers in the city…
You wouldn’t think cycling in Bangkok, Thailand would ever become popular. Not when Bangkok is one of the world’s most congested and polluted cities. But, in the…
The Thai movie Young Bao is doing quite well at the box office in Thailand. Only released a week ago, Young Bao is already at number five….
I have to say I wasn’t surprised when I read one of the latest news stories in the Bangkok Post today. Apparently several steel beams from the…
What should female English teachers wear in Thailand? Are you a female English teacher planning on coming to Thailand and don’t have a clue what to wear? Are…
I was at a friend’s house in Bangkok the other day and was delighted to see she had bought a sushi candy making kit. If you’re not…
Daddy Dough Thailand is giving away free donuts Don’t forget to check out your local donut shop in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday, June 7th as it’s…
As much as I love Bing and use their search engine for almost all my searches, I have to say I don’t love Bing Translator — not…
When someone asks me about the standard of Thai workmanship when it comes to having house repairs done in Thailand, honestly, I have to laugh. That’s because,…
If you’re looking for Thailand’s politest staff, look no further than the Mall Ngam Wong Wan. If you arrive at the mall right as they open at…
On Wednesday, a criminal court in Thailand ruled that an Italian journalist was killed by the Thai military — something that many in Thailand already knew. After all,…
How much is a cup of coffee or tea in Thailand? One of the questions I get asked a lot is “How much is a cup of…
Thai baht falls to four-month low in May Good news for tourists and expats in Thailand this week as the Thai baht continues to fall. In fact,…
The popular Ramkhamhaeng night market was the site of a bomb blast on Sunday night, a bomb blast that injured seven people, several of them quite seriously….
How big is Central Ladprao shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand? If you’re planning a day of shopping, that question might be important to you as, after all, you…
Someone asked me a Thailand visa question this week, and I thought it was worth talking about here as, if they didn’t know the answer, you might…
If you’re looking for recent Bangkok pictures and aren’t sure where to start to find them, check out our Daily Photo section. Not only does it have…
Like any country, Thailand has more than its fair share of tacky souvenirs. But, in my opinion, Chang beer can tuk-tuks (and their counterparts the Singha beer…
If you are one of those people for whom riding motorcycles in Thailand is a way of life, you won’t be too surprised at how crowded it…
Looking for the best place to buy a barbecue grill in Bangkok, Thailand? No worries as there’s a company called The Barbecue Store that sells just about…
 Are Thai police bad? I don’t think so As anyone who has lived in Thailand for a while knows, Thai police have a bad reputation. Many non-Thais living…
Don’t forget, there is an alcohol sales ban in Thailand today as it is Visakha Bucha Day. That means, whether you want to buy alcohol in a 7-Eleven,…