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The Truth About Tipping in Thailand – Where, When & How Much

How & When to Thais Tip? Tipping in Thailand tends to follow an unwritten three-tier hierarchy, in that the further up the scale you go (the better the establishment) the more common tipping tends to be. And this makes sense, because those eating at more expensive places are obviously more likely to be able to afford to […]

Body in the freezer: “Peter” admits to murder but police still doubtful as to how he did it

One dead, many injured after Koh Chang guest house collapses

KOH CHANG:– A search is underway in Koh Chang after a guest house collapsed this morning. One Thai woman is confirmed dead with another Thai woman injured, latest reports said that 5 people are still missing. More people are expected to be found in the rubble of the two storey structure that completely fell in […]

Body in the freezer: “Peter” admits to murder but police still doubtful as to how he did it

Getting Married in Thailand in One Day!

Whether you’re a foreign national marrying a Thai national, or a foreign couple coming to Thailand to get married, you’ll need to jump through three hoops before you can legally register your marriage. The marriage will only be recognised under the law of your home country if it is valid under Thai law. In other […]

Body in the freezer: “Peter” admits to murder but police still doubtful as to how he did it

All vocational colleges to open English Program courses over next 5 years

All vocational colleges to open English Program courses over next 5 years BANGKOK, 3 June 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Education has appointed the Office of Vocational Education Commission (OVEC) to enhance English training among students, aiming to initiate English Program courses in all vocational colleges within 5 years. Minister of Education, Gen Dapong […]

Body in the freezer: “Peter” admits to murder but police still doubtful as to how he did it

Tiger’s hides and amulets seized from a truck leaving Tiger’s Temple

BANGKOK: — Officials have seized two full-sized tiger’s hides, over 1,000 amulets made of tiger’s skin and pieces of tiger’s hide from a monk as he was leaving the Tiger’s Temple in Kanchanaburi in a pick-up truck. Officials of the National Parks, Wildlife and Plants Conservation Department, police and army personnel manning a checkpoint in […]

Body in the freezer: “Peter” admits to murder but police still doubtful as to how he did it

Thai Wedding Ceremony

There is a certain charm and romance in getting married through a traditional Thai wedding ceremony. As one of life’s important moments, a wedding is made more special the Thai way with its sacred customs. PRE-WEDDING ARRANGEMENTS Following Thai tradition, one of the closest friends of the groom formally asks for the bride’s hand in […]

Body in the freezer: “Peter” admits to murder but police still doubtful as to how he did it

Sin Sod – What You Should Pay to Marry Your Thai Girlfriend

Sin Sod – The Big Debate You will find a huge amount of misleading information online regarding Sin Sod, and conflicting experiences can be found plastered all over forums and blogs. So, when a foreigner wants to marry his Thai girlfriend and the inevitable subject of Sin Sod arises, it is no surprise that he becomes […]

Body in the freezer: “Peter” admits to murder but police still doubtful as to how he did it

Culture Shock in Thailand

Thai people are known all over the world for their friendly nature, and have a rich cultural heritage they are extremely proud of. As with any other destination, however, expats can expect a degree of culture shock in Thailand. Expats living in Thailand will find themselves in a beautiful country that offers many beautiful beach […]

Body in the freezer: “Peter” admits to murder but police still doubtful as to how he did it

Thailand’s PM Tells Reporters “I Won’t Leave, Despite How Much You Hate Me”

BANGKOK – Thailand’s junta leader Gen. Prayut Chan-O-Cha swatted away his critics Wednesday vowing to remain in power “despite how much you hate me”, as political tensions simmer ahead of a referendum the military says will pave the way for elections.   Gen. Prayut Chan-O-Cha seized power two years ago from a democratically elected government, […]

Body in the freezer: “Peter” admits to murder but police still doubtful as to how he did it

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Thai Culture

Thai culture can be a little strange to outsiders at times, and many Thai customs and traditions take some getting used to. From men not washing women’s underwear to it being bad luck to nap at 6pm, I’ve heard some weird and wonderful things, not all of them understood by or even heard of by some of […]

Body in the freezer: “Peter” admits to murder but police still doubtful as to how he did it