Where to stay in Bangkok

The first time I came to Thailand I stayed in the backpacking district in Khaosan Road. In all honesty this area of Bangkok is quite unlike anywhere else in Bangkok. It is over crowded and I didn’t feel like I saw much Thai culture. When I came back for the second time I decided to…

Bangkok by night

Bangkok truly is the ‘city that never sleeps.’  The bustling sidewalks overcrowded with food stalls and over-demanding street sellers eager to sell you all that they have, from vintage t-shirts to selfie sticks for only a few baht can seem very overwhelming at first. But once you immerse yourself in the Thai culture you will begin to understand why it…

Fun Language – Teaching English as a second language

Fun Language International is a leading ESL provider in Thailand. I chose this company because they welcome native English speakers to teach English to children and young adults. It was a great opportunity to finally put my Bachelor’s degree to use. Fun Language curriculum was originally developed by a team of experienced teachers, child psychologists, and child development…

Rabbit Card

Bangkok is a very noisy, heavily populated city with a mixture of cultures. The transport system (the BTS) is excellent, very reliable and clean and makes getting around much easier. Bangkok’s equivalent to London’s oyster card is the Rabbit card. The Rabbit Card is a rechargeable contact-less stored value smart card used for the BTS Skytrain in Bangkok and may be…

Platinum Fashion Mall

After spending weeks in MBK shopping mall I grew tired of all the hustle and bustle and the lack of clothing available. The Platinum Fashion Mall is Thailand’s largest Fashion Mall and reminds me of an indoor version of the Chatuchak Weekend Market. This Fashion Mall is specializes in wholesale fashion clothing and accessories. The Platinum Fashion…

Finding an Epat apartment in Bangkok

If you have secured a teaching job before you arrive in Thailand (depending on which company you chose) you tend to already have a hotel or B&B organised for you when you arrive. It is nearly impossible to find a rental apartment in Bangkok on the internet. Especially if you don’t speak or read Thai. The school…

Counterfeit cosmetics in Thailand

In Thailand you can find a copy of almost anything. Cosmetics, lotions and perfumes under top name brands which are widely available in shops, malls, and markets across the city – sometimes for prices that seem too good to be true. These imitated copies are flooding the Thai market on stalls rather than from a shop.  An…

Experiencing Thai Cinema

I always enjoy going to the cinema back home but due to the outrageous prices I tend to only go and see movies that I am keen to see. A trip to the cinema in the UK ranges from £8-14 (per ticket) depending on where you live. Here in Thailand, tickets are priced at £3 per…

Street Food in Thailand

No matter where you go in Bangkok, food is always available. Thai food is known for being incredibly spicy. Thailand’s cuisine is influenced by other regional cuisines such as from Burma, Cambodia, China, India, and even as far south as Indonesia. Street Food When I first arrived in Thailand street food didn’t really appeal to me due to rumours,…

Speaking Thai

I noticed a complete difference in the way that the Thai locals interact with you when you attempt to speak their language. Plus speaking to, and understanding, locals is incredibly rewarding, they are always surprised to hear a foreigner speaking Thai and will always compliment you. In the Thai language there is a special word…

Bangkok Curfew

I first arrived in Bangkok for three days at the start of March 2014 which meant no curfew. When I returned a few months later the curfew had suddenly been enforced (10pm– 6am) Although the curfew didn’t majorly affect me, but my productivity levels were no doubt bettered during the half hour of “Facebook Down”….

Expat living in Bangkok

In recent years Bangkok has broken away from its old image as a third-world capital. The city is as cosmopolitan as any Western Capital but there is a more friendly and exciting atomosphere compared to anywhere else in the world. After spending time in Australia I found myself missing South East Asia. I decided to research…