Voices of Thailand: Have Your Say...
Welcome to our Voices section, home to your views and opinions on all things Thailand related.
Our contributors range from published authors, to South East Asia journalists, to bloggers, and those with something to say looking for a platform to share it.
Here you'll find a diverse range of views on everything from modern day Bangkok living, to pet pains, to cultural quirks, to the 'proper' way of being an expat.
As always, we encourage your comments and feedback. We ask that you please be respectful of others' views, even if you do not share them.
Please note: These columns do not represent the views of WOS!
5 Inspiring Things To Do With The Kids In Bangkok
Many tourists love Bangkok for its brilliant shopping opportunities. Shopping malls are everywhere, and while…
Inside The World Of Luuk Thep: Psychoanalysis Of The Thai Mind
The international media has been having a field day since the announcement by Thai Smile Air that they will now…
The Art Of Walking In Bangkok: A Rant On Pave Rage
Growing up and working in London, walking was a big part of my life. Whether…
Dispatch From Soi Cowboy: ‘And A Touch Of Neon’
I brought my Thai girlfriend down from the great North to Bangkok for a weekend…
The Sukhumvit Road Trip: Goodbye Bangkok
The Sukhumvit Road, as every schoolboy knows, doesn’t just start at Phloen Chit road and…
How To Survive Being Young And Married In Bangkok
With its vibrant nightlife, R-rated entertainment districts and hip cafe culture, Bangkok is most definitely…
Fear And Loathing On Sukhumvit Soi 4
You’re thrown in, soaked in sweat, conditioned with cocktails and strong cans of beer, roughhoused,…
Cheap Seats And Dirty Feet: Train Travel From Bangkok
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has rumbled across the beautiful outreaches of Siam for…
Bangkok Overpriced vs. Bangkok Underpriced
Bangkok can be cheap and cheerful. But it wants to be shiny and expensive. This…
Tommy, Tub Tim and the Phallic Shrine: A Love Story
My friend Tommy, a stocky Midlander, once eked out a living as a stunt-double for…
Thailand’s Ugly Obsession With ‘The Seven Dangerous Days’…
If you’ve glanced even the smallest snippet of the English language Thai media over the…
Getting Married In Thailand: It’s Not Just The Dowry To Worry About…
Thailand loves its TV dramas – otherwise known as lakorn – and if there’s one…
7 Ways To Escape From Sukhumvit This New Year
It’s the end of the year and the New Year holiday is right on our…
It’s Official: Thailand, You’ve Got a Selfie Problem
Did you know that Bangkok is the most Instagrammed city in the Asia-Pacific? Or that…
Vanishing Red: The Demolition of Depravity On Sukhumvit
We cry out in despair as an amulet market makes way for a shopping mall…
Why Bangkok Is Southeast Asia’s Best City For Expats
When I told my boss a year ago I was packing in my cushty government…
Westerners in Thailand: What Went Wrong?
Some of you may be familiar with the Stickman website. Warning: Link above contains an…
The Secret World Of Motorbike Taxis
You close your eyes and grip onto the back of the seat. Shooting forward into…
Bangkok’s Food Scene Is The Best In The World
You’ve heard it all before. Thai food is the best! So flavourful! So cheap! So…
Thrill Seeking On Sukhumvit
Most people experience Bangkok in a way some would consider… cliché. There’s the obvious trips and excursions: shopping…
The Unspoken Rules of Driving in Bangkok
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: If you’ve mastered the art of driving…
Christmas in Bangkok: Strictly Thailand Only
As we hurtle towards December 1, there’s one word on every retailer and restaurateur’s lips:…
My Perfect Sukhumvit Weekend
“Dude, I’m coming down to Bangkok this weekend. How am I going to make it…
Behind The Thai Smile
My walking takes place with the help of a wood foot. That’s the word for…
Fighting a Hangover on Sukhumvit
We’ve all been there. A hangover in Bangkok is not pretty. The noise, the heat, the…
The Bangkok Bus: An Early Morning Urban Safari
What’s your definition of hell? I’ll give you mine. It’s some time between 6 and…
Love, Scandal and Sin Sod at the Robin Hood
Bangkok is one of the world’s premier people watching destinations. In the heart of Phrom…
My First Time In A Float Tank
It was with an open mind and a mild case of anxiety that I arrived at…
Being Desi in Bangkok
Desi is a flexible umbrella term to identify the peoples and cultures of South Asia –…
If I Could Give Sukhumvit a Makeover…
If I could give Sukhumvit a makeover, I would start with urban planning. I would…
How to Become a Digital NoMoney In Bangkok
In this guide I will teach you how to give up everything you’ve ever loved…
Skateboarding on Sukhumvit
Skateboards and guitars. They’re pretty similar, I thought to myself while watching a skateboarding rock…
What’s In My Shopping Bag: The Gourmet Market Edition
Warning: Unashamedly self-indulgent post ahead. Do you know what’s underrated in my book? GROCERY SHOPPING.…
How to Spend a Sunday in Bangkok
Sundays are when Bangkokians do the unthinkable and show even less enthusiasm to get from…
Unplugging at the Friese-Greene Club
Sukhumvit is hustle and bustle. This is a dynamic district, full of people running around chasing…
5 Ways to Spot a Tourist on Sukhumvit
One of the reasons I love Sukhumvit Road? It’s not Khao San Road. I am…
Does Sukhumvit Need More Parks?
What comes to mind when you think of Bangkok? For me, it’s all about those extreme…
In Defence of Thonglor
Thonglor gets a bad rap occasionally. “It’s full of hipsters!” “…not what it used to…