Monthly Archives: September 2010

September in Thailand

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Mike

After the highs and lows of August in Thailand I would probably describe September in Thailand  as a month “in the doldrums,”  at least from a meteorological point of view anyway. So why in the doldrums? Well geographically where I … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Diary, Thailand Blogs Review | 4 Comments

Ayutthaya Floating Market

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Mike

Ayutthaya floating market is also known as Khlong Sabua floating market and water theatre. It is located just to the North of the historic city of Ayutthaya in Thailand. Set around a lotus pond in the countryside just outside the … Continue reading →

Posted in Markets, Tourist Information | 6 Comments

How to Send Money to Thailand

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Mike

There are many methods of transferring money internationally.  In this article I want to take a look at how to send money to Thailand. If you have a bank account in your home country you could simply choose to transfer … Continue reading →

Posted in Banking, Living in Thailand | 16 Comments

Funny Thai Video-The Teacher and the Phone

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Mike

One of my favourite trivial pursuits in Thailand is hunting down funny videos. Lets face it the Thais make some really funny video clips especially for adverts. Now today’s post contains two clips.  Please view the top one first. Is … Continue reading →

Posted in Trivia | 4 Comments

Thai Tiger Challenge

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Mike

I thought I might set you a small challenge this weekend based around the words “Thai Tiger.”  I have come up with a list of things associated with Thailand in some way using these words.  The challenge for you is … Continue reading →

Posted in Trivia | 12 Comments

Re-Entry Permit Thailand Visa

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Mike

If you wish to leave and re-enter Thailand when you reside in the country on a single entry visa, a visa extension or have a residency visa you need a re-entry permit if you wish to retain your current visa … Continue reading →

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Marriage in Thailand-Customs and Ceremonies

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Mike

Marriage in Thailand can involve following various customs and traditions along with two different wedding ceremonies. Traditional Thai brides and their families may well want to follow the local customs of Thong Mun and Sin Sod before or during the … Continue reading →

Posted in Marriage, Sin Sod and Thong Mun | 23 Comments

Tackling Corruption in Thailand

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Mike

The 14th International Anti-Corruption Conference 2010 is to be held in Bangkok in November. Given the often publicised corrupt practices that are to be found in Thailand I wonder if the Thai government will use this opportunity as a spring … Continue reading →

Posted in Living in Thailand, Thai Culture, Thai Media | 8 Comments

Making Merit and the Monk Shop

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Mike

Thailand is a predominantly Buddhist country. Part of the Buddhist faith involves making merit which to most Thais simply means doing good things that are mentioned in the Buddhist doctrine. I have noticed that most Thais seem to be convinced … Continue reading →

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Khao Thongchai Prachuap Khiri Khan

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Mike

Khao Thongchai(Thong Chai Mountain) in the Prachuap Khir Khan province of Thailand  is a limestone outcrop rising about 300 metres above the north end of Ban Krud beach. The hill is home to several interesting attractions which include a nine … Continue reading →

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