Should you tip in Thailand? This seems like a simple question. But there is actually a fairly heated debate about this topic! On one hand, people argue that tips in Thailand amount to such low amounts compared to the west, so don’t be cheap! Just leave a tip. The receiver will be very grateful! On […]
I was on my bed in Thailand, writhing in pain. It was the worst stomach pain I’d ever had in my life. I literally couldn’t even lie still because the pain was so intense. At that moment if you had asked me if I wanted to die, I would have probably said yes! But before […]
June 9, 2022 was a historic moment for South-East Asia. This was the day Thailand became the first Asian country in the world to decriminalize cannabis nationwide. In a region of the world with very strict drug laws, this came as a surprise to many. Some people say this was done to increase tourism and […]
What’s So Great About Thailand Anyway? Thailand is home to between 3-4 million foreigners. And it’s been my home as well for the last 6+ years. Although the majority of foreigners here come from neighboring countries like Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Laos, you see people from all over the world who come to live in […]
9 Cheapest Things in Thailand Thailand is popular. Really popular. Bangkok alone is one of the most visited cities in the world with over 21 million yearly visitors. Why is that? The food, the weather, the people. But nearing the top of the list also has to be Thailand’s low cost of living. Compared to […]
Culture Shock Moments (Part 3) In this final post on the “Culture shock” series, here are 10 more weird and interesting things about Thailand from an expat’s perspective. If you didn’t read part 1 or part 2 yet, have a look at them first. 1. Superstitions and belief in lucky “things” Many Thai people are […]
10 More Culture Shock Moments This post is a follow up to my first post on culture shock moments in Thailand. If you haven’t read that one yet, check it out first: 10 Culture Shock Moments You Will Probably Experience in Thailand With that said, here’s 10 more culture shock moments/unique things I’ve experienced as […]
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