Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Causes 18 Bangkok School Closures
Rash caused by hand, foot and mouth disease - copyright Ngufra, Creative Commons License While hand, foot and mouth disease...
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Lady Gaga in Bangkok for Sold-Out Concert: No Crazy Religious Bans Here
While extremist right-wing religious nuts in countries like Indonesia and South Korea try to get Lady Gaga banned from...
Review: The Magnificent Fish and Chips, Kuala Lumpur — Overpriced Not Tasty Food
No the food was not as good as this Every time I visit Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, I make sure I...
Thailand Pledges to Give More to IMF as United States Refuses
While the US is constantly harping on about how much money it gives or loans to international organizations, it's...
EU May Sue Thailand Over Illegal Import Tariffs on Alcohol
As anyone knows who has tried to buy European wine or beer in Thailand, it is expensive. Why? Because...
Best Times for Flights to Bangkok: Avoid Suvarnabhumi Airport Immigration Lines
If you're tired of standing in long Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport's immigration lines, you might want to consider changing your flight so...
What Qualifications Do You Need to Teach Corporate English (EFL) in Thailand?
Photo copyright - Victor1558 - Creative Commons License Although some teachers will tell you anyone can teach Corporate English in Thailand and...
Barbecue Plaza Expanding Into Indonesia With New Restaurant Opening
Interesting news today that Barbecue Plaza, the Thai chain of Japanese-Mongolian sukiyaki and shabu barbecue restaurants will be continuing its...
What Documents do you Need to be Able to Teach in Thailand?
Most EFL/ESL/English teachers come to Thailand and look for a teaching job when they get here. With the best...
How to Apply For and Get a Retirement Visa (Non Immigrant O) for Thailand
copyright Jacksoncam - Creative Commons License For many westerners, when they retire, Thailand is a cheaper place to live than...
Tourist Visas Free After Bangkok and Thailand Floods Subside?
Looks like we might once more be seeing free tourist visas to Thailand. The Tourism and Sports Minister, Chumpol Silapa-archa,...
Top Things to See and Do in Hat Yai, Thailand
Hat Yai is one of Thailand's southernmost cities and Thailand's fourth largest city. With around 160,000 people in the...
Trains North to Chiang Mai and Some South Trains Resume Service During Bangkok Floods
Hua Lamphong Train Station Good news for tourists planning on taking the train north to Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai,...
Why Bangkok’s Traffic Jams are Some of the World’s Worst
While Bangkok's skytrain system is excellent, it doesn't reach enough areas of the city. Recently, I stumbled upon some old...
Terrorist Bombing in Thai Tourist Town Kills One Tourist and Two Thais
Bomb explosion in southern Thailand several months ago, as explosives expert tries to detonate bomb (see him at left hand...
Best Cities in Asia for Food – If You Like Good Asian Cuisine You’ll Love Visiting These Places
I've lived in Asia for a decade and traveled over much of it. I'm also a food fanatic so,...
Review: Piammitr Language School – Best Place to Learn Thai in Bangkok, Thailand
A couple of years ago, I took several intensive courses of Thai language instruction at Piammitr Language School in Bangkok,...
How to Buy Cheap Airfares From Bangkok, Thailand to London, England
In the last five years, I’ve flown from my home in Bangkok, Thailand to London, England numerous times. Finding cheap...
Why Do Foreigners Get Fat in Thailand – Gaining Weight Is So Easy
One of the things many foreigners (known in Thailand as ‘farangs’) comment about is how easy it is to...
Top Langkawi Island Resorts – Superb Food, World-Class Accommodation and Luxury Spas (Video)
Langkawi Island just off the coast of Malaysia is the beach destination of choice for tourists andThai residents, who are...
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at Suria KLCC – The Best Coffee Shop and Best Staff in KL
When I lived in the US, my favorite coffee shop was The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf. Imagine my surprise...
Are There Opportunities for Westerners in Thailand or is America Better?
Most jobs in Thailand are for Thais - which is why most westerners eventually leave During my 14 years living...
Is Getting an Education Visa in Thailand Cheaper Than Doing Visa Runs?
Many people still seem to be confused about getting an education visa in Thailand. Is it cheaper than continually doing...
