Category Archives: Expat Diary

Has Thailand Changed You

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Mike

I was talking to an old friend a few days ago about coming back to the UK in August when she suddenly asked, “has Thailand changed you?” I answered almost without really thinking, “no, I’m the same person, just a … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Diary, Living in Thailand | 11 Comments

Thailand Blogs Review June 2011

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Mike

June has been a mixed month here in Thailand and I think this is reflected in my Thailand Blogs review June 2011. On the positive side its been a month where I have successfully renewed the retirement extension to my … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Diary, Thailand Blogs Review | 6 Comments

Red Moon Eclipse

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Mike

After the rather disappointing extreme supermoon phenomenon back in March this year I am hoping that this weeks red moon eclipse will be visible in Thailand in the early hours of Thursday 16th June.

Posted in Expat Diary, Superstition | 7 Comments

Give your Heart to Thailand

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Mike

This article, give your heart to Thailand, is a guest post from Dan Ogilvie a British entrepreneur and writer who is based in Thailand. Give Your Heart to Thailand and it Will Give its Heart Back. I was sat in … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Diary, Guest posts | 4 Comments

Thailand Blogs Review May 2011

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Mike

My Thailand Blogs review May 2011 is a little more upbeat than last months effort. Perhaps because Songkran is now a distant memory, I have had a few great days exploring Kaeng Krachan National Park and the weather has been … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Diary, Thailand Blogs Review | 12 Comments

Thai Neighbours-Dealing with Problems in Thailand

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Mike

Like many foreigners living in Thailand there are occasions when I find the behaviour of my Thai neighbours a little bizarre. When this happens I usually remind myself that they are from a totally different culture with values poles apart … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Diary, Thai Culture | 10 Comments

Thai Superstitions-A Hair Cut

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Mike

I am not a superstitious person but I have to admit the longer I live in Thailand the more I seem to get caught up in Thai superstitions. Just this morning I had a run in with a local superstition, … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Diary, Superstition | 23 Comments

Its Only Half-Time

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Mike

Its only half-time is a phrase favoured by many a football manager and fan who finds their team in the play-off lottery that is part of the end to the English Football League Season. Its usually uttered after the first … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Diary | 6 Comments

Thailand Blogs Review April 2011

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Mike

  My Thailand Blogs Review April 2011 is a bit downbeat I am afraid. Songkran, very hot weather, writers block and a missed opportunity have all conspired to make this a month one I will be glad to see the … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Diary, Thailand Blogs Review | 6 Comments

Surviving Songkran in Thailand

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Mike

My plan for surviving Songkran in Thailand is simple, I stock up and stay at home. Only to emerge into the brave new world long after the last water bucket is empty and the 7/11 has run out of talcum … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Diary, Songkran, Thai Culture | 6 Comments