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DON’TS: Don’t bother paying for a room at a dingy guesthouse, just check into the local temple and stay for free. Don’t bother having your breakfast and lunch at the market, all that’s free at the temple too! Don’t bother getting yourself a pricey tourist visa, the 30 day freebie one on arrival will...
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41. Even though he was the 13th Prime Minister of Thailand, M.R. Kukrit Pramoj is more famous for his artistic skills; not only was he an established writer, he also wrote the legendary novel ‘The Four Reigns’, was once named ‘National Artist’ for literature and even founded The Siam Rath newspaper. On top of...
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You know, my mum asked me to do something I really hate. She asked me to shave all my hair and eye browns off. She said I have to put on an orange robe and not wear any underwear too. Do you want to know why? She wanted me to become a novice monk...
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DOS Do hire a private detective for a few days; it could be money well spent. Do get suspicious if you find names to the likes of ‘Ning’; ‘Nong’ and ‘Nat’ on his mobile, they could more than just friends. Do cook for him and eat together; he would much appreciate and enjoy having...
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Here they go again, another new law to stop teenagers like us having our fun. The interior minister is bringing out a new law to stop people under 20 years old going in karaoke booths. They said that they are afraid about them doing something they shouldn’t do in the booth. Most people who...
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31. Suvarnabhumi also holds the record for ‘longest airport project in history!’ First planning of the new Bangkok airport dates back to 1960. 32. The original name for the new airport, before it was changed to Suvarnbhumi, was ‘Nong Ngoo Hao’. The name was changed as the original 1. Didn’t have a very good...
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The big day has come at last. The day I am going to have my own motorcycle. I rang my aunt to find out about the best day and time to buy a motorcycle. She said the monk told her that I could buy it any day but it has to be convenient for...
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Before I first came to Thailand, I spent about 2-3 months in India. A country I personally found fascinating in its richness of culture. So, when I arrived in Thailand I wasn’t really surprised to see Hindu influences in all walks of Thai life. From places of worship to people’s homes. An example of...
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DON’TS: Don’t arrive at you meeting place after her on the first date. Don’t invite her to a bar/disco on your first date and certainly…. Don’t ask her to bed after your first date. Don’t misunderstand if she takes her friend along on your first couple of dates; she’s still a little afraid of...
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Well, I am ready to buy a motorcycle now but there are a couple more things I need to sort out. One is what day and what time is the best to buy it. For this one, I asked my aunt to do it for me. She asked me about my birthday and what...
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Richard Barrow is a prolific writer and ardent photographer. He first came to Thailand in the early 1990's. For 15 years he worked at a primary school in Samut Prakan. Now, he is the managing director of his own company.
Stephen Cleary has been a resident of Thailand for many years. He has done every job possible from acting in Thai soap operas to working undercover for the Thai police. Steve is now a freelance travel writer and translator. He lives with his wife in Suphanburi province.
Panrit "Gor" Daoruang was, in his youth, Thailand's most famous Internet teenager. He is still well-known around the world as he has been blogging about his life since the age of twelve. He now has a daughter called Nong Grace who already has her own website.
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