Snakes In The Mother-In-Law’s Woodpile: A Thailand Cobra Chronicle
And so it came to pass one muggy and overcast Saturday afternoon in the wilds…
Browsing: Voices
10 Things You Should Know Before Backpacking In Thailand
Backpacking and traveling the world is a difficult endeavor. Regardless of the country, being able…
The Moral Dilemma Of Learning Thai As An Expat
When my wife and I first moved to Thailand, like many expats I presume, we…
The Very Worst Of Bangkok’s Nightlife
My mouth feels like the inside of a khlong — it’s ingested and vomited out…
Let Them Be: The Beggars Of Bangkok
At half past five in the morning, the monks have begun their rounds across the…
Bangkok’s Got Bugs (Or, The Nutritional Value Of A Khao San Road Cricket)
Most backpackers who have made their way through Bangkok have stumbled down the infamous Khao…
Vanishing Monks, Thai Sirens And A Pet Monitor Lizard: Koh Si Chang
Dateline: Lonely Planet days. The real ones where entries included tips on traveling. Real tips:…
9 Things I’ll Never Look At The Same After Moving To Thailand
Moving to Thailand has changed my life in more ways than I could have ever…
Why Euthanasia Is Not The Answer To Bangkok’s Soi Dog Problem
There are approximately 300,000 soi dogs roaming the streets of Bangkok. This is a rather…
Downtown vs. Outer Bangkok
It’s early morning on the Sukhumvit Road. There’s a calm before the storm but you…
The Bangkok Summer Olympics: An Alternate Reality
What if the Summer Olympic Games this year were in Bangkok, rather than Brazil? Soon…
Riding The Wave: Around Thailand On Honda’s Hardiest Motorcycle
Listen, and understand. The Honda Wave is out there. It can’t be bargained with. It…
12 Things Thailand Does Better Than Anywhere Else In The World
It’s easy to knock Thailand and Bangkok for not being perfect, but there’s no doubt that…
Is This Racism Or Just Thai Customer Service?
DISCLAIMER: This is an opinion piece and not intended to begin an argument about race. So,…
In Praise Of… Bangkok Expats
Picture the scene, if you will. I’m in Nana, it’s Friday, the sun is shining…
Thailand’s Beer: What Are You Drinking?
With Bangkok’s hot and sticky climate one can be excused for enjoying an ice cold…
Siam And Beyond Through… Snapchat?
Yes, I’m writing about Snapchat. No, that doesn’t make me a 14-year old girl. What…
Teaching English In Thailand: Is The ‘No Fail’ Policy Failing Students?
Natalie Laing clutches her attendance binder and steps into her weekly English classroom. She sets up…
Dude, Where’s My Country? A Tale Of Reverse Culture Shock
Repatriation can often hold more shocks and surprises than the initial move abroad. Steve Edwards,…
In Pursuit Of The Body Beautiful In Bangkok
Let me introduce you to the pursuit of a body beautiful. After too many street-side,…