Disclaimer: This post was written while under the influence of the King of Beasts – known as Leo to some. Though for some reason the depiction is a leopard…oh well. I am afraid I may have become one of the miserable old expats found trolling internet forums with nothing good to say about their country [...]
Let me preface this post by saying that there were things that pissed me off about driving in the U.S. too. Thais don’t have a monopoly on inconsiderate, incompetent or idiot drivers. They do however take it to something of a new level and even with my increasing mai bpen rai relaxed attitude, driving in [...]
Living in Thailand you see all kinds of foreigners on the streets, in restaurants and pretty much everywhere you go. Once you start talking to them, you find that many are simply in Thailand on a holiday, but in some cases you will meet expats who are living here full time, and sometimes for quite [...]
I’ve been living in Thailand with my family for a bit over a year and half now, which you might think is hardly any time at all, and yet I can say I’ve learned quite a bit about myself and my interaction with the world at large in that time. Or have I? Have I [...]
Following up on Monday’s post about why people are already living in Thailand, I thought I would create equal billing by asking those who are elsewhere why they want to live in Thailand. I know all the reasons I had for moving here, and for the most part I’ve gotten what I expected, but I’m [...]
It’s a question I often find myself contemplating when interacting with other foreigners. True, it is mostly none of my damn business, but I still can’t help wondering what brings such a varied and diverse group of intrepid individuals to the very different land that is Thailand. My guess is that the answers to this [...]
Now that you have all the background information about our move to Thailand I’m guessing some of you might be wondering how much it cost to get set up here? Any intrepid travelers out there looking to expatriate and explore the world outside their home countries? Read on and you’ll see what it cost us [...]
Well, I had planned on posting first thing Monday morning to get things off to a great start, but unfortunately True had a different idea. After they came last Friday to get our internet set up everything seemed to be working great. Unfortunately, we went out for groceries Sunday morning and when we returned…no internet! [...]
I know I’m a bit behind, but I do want to get you all caught up on what’s been going on in our lives since arriving in Bangkok on June 7th. So far you’ve had the story of the arrival and the first night and that’s it, but I promise I’ll pick up the pace [...]
No.6. The Thai Village That Never Sleeps Only important if you support noise abatement. Don’t get me wrong, I love living in my Isaan village – most of the time. It’s just that hardly an hour goes by without disturbance, distraction or disaster. Come join in and experience this typical day. The all-night wedding party [...]
This is part 6 (final) of the story An Adventure in Thailand. To sum it all up I returned and met up with this lady, no not a young girl, this lady was in her late 30s and had two children. Now at this point in my life I have given up everything, my family, [...]
by Stu Lloyd www.thailandjingjing.blogspot.com It is hoped that this definitive list will be soon be adopted as the official driving code of Thailand, in the absence of any other such known publication, so that all drivers on the road will act in strict accordance with it. # 1. The Mercedes Benz always has right of [...]
No. 5. Once upon a time in Thailand… An adult fairy story. Rated absolutely of no importance whatsoever. NOTE: For the benefit of international readers who may not use English as their first language, you’ll find the name of this story’s hero, Shooda Knownbetter, translates to ‘should have known better’. To continue… Once upon a [...]
This is part 4 of the story An Adventure in Thailand. As a person who rarely gambled in his home country it was fascinating to see how so many people (mainly women) play a game called Hi-Lo in the northeast, however this fascination led to frustration. Can you imagine a life that revolves around going [...]
Mark Damaroyd’s THAI TIDBITS No.4. Personal observations on matters of great, little, or no importance The joys of motorcycling in Thailand. Warning: Ignoring this means you rate it as being of no importance. I know there are many motorbike and scooter fans in Thailand, all highly skilled, safety-conscious and well trained. I’m referring to locals, [...]
