I have had some bad experiences with Thai cabs. On Vibhavadi Rangsit road a driver…

Increasingly, young western women are moving to Thailand. For decades it was the men who…

When I was eighteen years old I decided on a whim one night to drive…

If you’re overjoyed by the recent onset of cooler temperatures in Bangkok, then there’s no…

The tragic story of 25 people losing their lives in a crash between a minivan…

My wife and I have been living in Thailand for almost four years. We teach…

I worked for one of America’s largest public utilities for fifteen years. And over those…

“Sixty Baht,” the shopkeeper casually remarked as she quickly shifted her attention away from the…

In America, I despised Christmas. Because Christmas was all about consumption. And I despise consumption.…

Donald J. Trump. Just the mere mention of his name triggers so many passionate emotions.…

When anyone asks me what they should do to move to Thailand, the first thing…

A list of ten manly things every bloke should do in Bangkok — because sometimes…

The first time I saw a man thrown off his motorcycle was on Lan Luang…

“Khao, khao,” my 18-year-old half-Thai cousin chanted over dinner, beckoning me to follow her lead.…

Many of you know the delights of Nana: that strip of bars and the huge…

As a rail fan and infrastructure enthusiast I’ve been keenly following the developments of Thailand’s…

Picture Bangkok first. Because Bangkok is where it begins. Then head east toward Suvarnabhumi Airport,…

I’ve lived in Thailand for approximately four years. Like many expats, when I initially moved…

It’s easy for the first-time visitor to Thailand – and perhaps particularly one new to…

I come from a large family of rather loud but affectionate Filipinos. Unfortunately, a lot…

We ordered fried chicken, papaya salad, and sticky rice. I picked up the tray of…

The nearest Disney Souvenir Heap Theme Park may be a few hours away by plane…

“I hate Seinfeld. It’s not because he’s Jewish, because there’s really nothing wrong with that,…

After living in Thailand for 3 years, my wife and I have pretty much been to…

Everyone has their own opinion about Bangkok. Most love it, some hate it and then…

For many visitors to Bangkok — whether as a tourist or an expat — getting a…

Dateline: Khun Sa’s Golden Triangle, 1982. I was traveling with my good friend Claude; a…

Back in my London years my weekday consisted of handling corporate oil and gas insurance…

I love my country (the USA), but as you’d expect of any country that constitutes…

Whether it be body size, body shape or the lack of cellulite one might acquire,…

There is no doubt that the sexpat is one of the most reviled beasts of…

Ask most Bangkok expats to name their favorite Sukhumvit soi and you’ll probably be given just the…

It shouldn’t be impossible but it is. All I want to do is get from…

My wife and I have lived in Bangkok for over three years. Yet, despite countless…

Checking into the Checkinn99 a few Sundays back for the jazz session, and to meet…

It was late and I could see the stars, not because stars shine through the…

Legendary author, poet and humor columnist Charles Bukowski, when he could afford it, spent most…

Back in 2013 I came across a story online about the imminent arrival of what…

My wife and I love Thai food. In fact, we probably eat it 3-4 nights…

Walking down a street in Bangkok is enough to fill the best of us with…

And so it came to pass one muggy and overcast Saturday afternoon in the wilds…

Backpacking and traveling the world is a difficult endeavor. Regardless of the country, being able…

When my wife and I first moved to Thailand, like many expats I presume, we…

My mouth feels like the inside of a khlong — it’s ingested and vomited out…

At half past five in the morning, the monks have begun their rounds across the…

Most backpackers who have made their way through Bangkok have stumbled down the infamous Khao…

Dateline: Lonely Planet days. The real ones where entries included tips on traveling. Real tips:…

Moving to Thailand has changed my life in more ways than I could have ever…

There are approximately 300,000 soi dogs roaming the streets of Bangkok. This is a rather…

It’s early morning on the Sukhumvit Road. There’s a calm before the storm but you…

What if the Summer Olympic Games this year were in Bangkok, rather than Brazil? Soon…

Listen, and understand. The Honda Wave is out there. It can’t be bargained with. It…

It’s easy to knock Thailand and Bangkok for not being perfect, but there’s no doubt that…

DISCLAIMER: This is an opinion piece and not intended to begin an argument about race. So,…

Picture the scene, if you will. I’m in Nana, it’s Friday, the sun is shining…

With Bangkok’s hot and sticky climate one can be excused for enjoying an ice cold…

Yes, I’m writing about Snapchat. No, that doesn’t make me a 14-year old girl. What…

Natalie Laing clutches her attendance binder and steps into her weekly English classroom. She sets up…

Repatriation can often hold more shocks and surprises than the initial move abroad. Steve Edwards,…

Let me introduce you to the pursuit of a body beautiful. After too many street-side,…

For many of us, Bangkok’s motorbike taxis are lifesavers when we need to beat the traffic…

How do you travel to a foreign place, and not eat the food? There I…

Having lived in Bangkok for two and a half years, my wife and I have had…

Think a night out going gay in Bangkok means heading to Silom? That might be…

Now I appreciate the title may be a little incendiary, but do allow me to…

How long will this lump of plastic control our lives? When will this mini-computer in…

Life in Thailand can be utter paradise for the average foreigner. Until you run out…

Wotsits, Mexican Chilli McCoy’s, Salt & Vinegar Walkers, Quavers, Pickled Onion Monster Munch, Roast Beef…

Back in July 2013, at the end of my soi, American Troy Lee Pilkington was…

It’s 5.00am at Victory Monument in Bangkok. Despite the early hour the city is already…

If there’s one thing in Thailand that regularly has expats up in arms, it’s dual…

When I first announced my plans to move to Thailand a couple of years ago,…

I’ll be the first one to admit it: ’till recently, I have always been a…

Some years ago, I wrote an article about perspectives on the word ‘farang’ in Thailand.…

If you leave aside the four days I spent back in Manchester – via a…

Being an expat is often held up to be something of a hallowed experience. To…

The Northern Bus terminal, or Mo Chit, is Bangkok’s biggest and busiest station. Serving provinces…

Bangkok is a city not only known for street food and skyscrapers; its diversity in…

Most people familiar with Thailand will agree that, in many ways, it’s a land of…

Inspired by a recent piece by Time Magazine on deaths abroad, I took a deep…

Everyone knows that Thailand’s food scene rocks, and nowhere is it more vibrant than in…

I decided to poke some fun at this zany city with my own version of…

And so it comes to pass one morning, after six months of robust merriment –…

Who doesn’t love travelling? It’s one of those passions that transcends race, culture, wealth and…

In my more youthful days, ducking and diving from bar to restaurant to pool hall along…

I emerge from home on a Monday morning, bright-eyed and bushy tailed after the weekend.…

Rob loved Thailand. But even so, he had to leave Bangkok and go back home…

A 33-year old petroleum engineer who also likes to trade stocks is not your typical…

It’s inevitable. At some stage you will be summonsed. Your presence will be requested. You…

This March marks a full year of my living in Bangkok. I love Bangkok more than…

What’s wrong with the above picture? Well, yes, many things, I’m sure, but let’s not…

Six months ago, I decided to start a travel and lifestyle blog with my wife. It was…

The demise of legendary foodie haunt Soi 38 might have led some to predict the…

A man walks into a pharmacy with a headache and comes out with acute anxiety,…

My wife and I spent all of 2015 on “sabbatical”. I type “sabbatical” in quotes…

On the day after Valentine’s Day, let us ruminate on the topic of amour from a…

I thought my first day biking on the hectic streets of Bangkok would be a…

As a child I was petrified of ghosts. There, I said it. I’d feed this…

Dear Bangkok, I think we need to talk. I know, so cliché, right?! That sentence…

Yesterday, I flagged down a taxi. I jumped in the back, fastened my seatbelt, and…

Many tourists love Bangkok for its brilliant shopping opportunities. Shopping malls are everywhere, and while…

The international media has been having a field day since the announcement by Thai Smile Air that they will now…

Growing up and working in London, walking was a big part of my life. Whether…

I brought my Thai girlfriend down from the great North to Bangkok for a weekend…

The Sukhumvit Road, as every schoolboy knows, doesn’t just start at Phloen Chit road and…

With its vibrant nightlife, R-rated entertainment districts and hip cafe culture, Bangkok is most definitely…

You’re thrown in, soaked in sweat, conditioned with cocktails and strong cans of beer, roughhoused,…

The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has rumbled across the beautiful outreaches of Siam for…

Bangkok can be cheap and cheerful. But it wants to be shiny and expensive. This…

My friend Tommy, a stocky Midlander, once eked out a living as a stunt-double for…

If you’ve glanced even the smallest snippet of the English language Thai media over the…

Thailand loves its TV dramas – otherwise known as lakorn – and if there’s one…

It’s the end of the year and the New Year holiday is right on our…

Did you know that Bangkok is the most Instagrammed city in the Asia-Pacific? Or that…

We cry out in despair as an amulet market makes way for a shopping mall…

When I told my boss a year ago I was packing in my cushty government…

Some of you may be familiar with the Stickman website. Warning: Link above contains an…

You close your eyes and grip onto the back of the seat. Shooting forward into…

You’ve heard it all before. Thai food is the best! So flavourful! So cheap! So…

Most people experience Bangkok in a way some would consider… cliché. There’s the obvious trips and excursions: shopping…