It was a ritual every year. I’d turn my phone off at JFK International Airport and wouldn’t turn it back on again until I returned home from Thailand. I basked in the glory of being disconnected–even for just a few weeks. But this was long before smartphones and GPS and Expedia and Facebook.In this guide […]
Christmas in Bangkok: 4 Places to Buy Christmas Trees
The first Christmas we spent in Thailand, my wife and I only had one daughter and she was a year old. We didn’t feel the need to go all out with decorations and gifts. And plus our condo was small. So small that having a big tree would’ve taken up valuable floor space. So we […]
A Guide to Visiting The Royal Crematorium in November
The Royal Crematorium will be open from November 2nd to 30th in Bangkok. Thais and foreigners will have the chance to explore the Royal Crematorium and learn about the life of the late king of Thailand, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. If you want to take part in this once-in-a-lifetime event, November is your only […]
Thai Marriage Visas: Apply for and Renew Your One-Year Visa
I stepped out onto the slushy streets of New York City. The wind ripped through my bones. Warm air billowed from my mouth like the steam twisting and rolling out of the metal stacks on East 52nd Street. Behind me, the Thai Consulate building. In front of me, a world of wonder. As far as […]
Muay Thai in Thailand: Gear, Gym Reviews, Stadiums, Podcasts, and More
If you’re in Thailand and want to get some training in, buy some gear, watch some fights, or read up on some news, check out the resources below. This will be a living page of all podcasts, blogs, forums, gear shops, stadiums, etc. in Thailand. The key phrase here is “in Thailand.” If I’ve missed […]