Thailand, known for its stunning beaches, rich culture, and delicious cuisine, has a name that carries a significant history. Before it became “Thailand,” the country was referred to as “Siam.” This blog post delves into the origins of this name, its historical context, and the reasons behind the change. The Origins of “Siam” The name […]
What comes to your mind when you think of Thailand? The food? The beaches? The temples? For better or worse, the word “ladyboy” pops into many people’s minds. And, it’s easy to see why: There really are lots of ladyboys in Thailand! Official numbers vary between 10,000 – 400,000 (although it’s quite hard to get […]
It’s 2023, right? Nope, it’s actually the year 2566 in Thailand! That’s a full 543 years ahead of the rest of the world! Why does Thailand use a different calendar? Well it’s because Thailand is a Buddhist country. So the start of the calendar is at a significant moment in the history of Buddhism. In […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
10 Culture Shock Moments You Will Probably Experience in Thailand Here’s a list of the weirdest, most culture-shock inducing things about Thailand as an expat living in Thailand. Some of these things I’ve gotten accustomed to and come to enjoy, others, I’ll never get used to. 1. No toilet paper (bum gun instead) You’ll often […]
5 Things You Should NEVER Do in Thailand When I first landed in Bangkok over 6 years ago, I was given a packet full of information about Thailand (by my TEFL group). It had basic information like Thai phrases, places to visit, what to expect in the TEFL course, etc. But one section stuck out […]
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