Where to Buy Rabbit Food in Bangkok, Thailand – Pellets, Hay, Vegetables and Fruit

� The in-thing right now in Bangkok, Thailand is buying a rabbit as pet. Every week, at my local market, I see tons of Thai girls and expats carrying little cages with one very tiny, new frightened rabbit in them. But, once they get them home, a lot of people (myself included, when I first [...]  See More..

Invited to a Party in Thailand? Here’s What to Expect If You Go

� Going to a party in Thailand is unlike attending a party anywhere else in the world. Unlike in the US, where I thought most parties were boring, Thailand is a whole other matter. Parties in Thailand are organized for just about any reason – birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, college graduation, getting a first job, buying [...]  See More..

What are the Rules When Jungle Trekking in Thailand?

� Jungle trekking is a popular pastime in Thailand. Whether in an unprotected jungle or a national park, tourists come from all over the world to go trekking. The best jungle trekking in Thailand is in northern Thailand, around the Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai areas, although you can jungle trek just about anywhere. One [...]  See More..

Yingluck Shinawatra Will Be Thailand’s New Prime Minister – Endorsed by Election Commission

� After a couple of weeks of listening to ridiculous “complaints” about Yingluck Shinawatra from vindictive people all over Thailand, the Election Commission has finally pulled its finger out and endorsed both Yingluck Shinawatra and Abhisit Vejjajiva’s election results. This opens the door for Yingluck to continue on to be confirmed as Thailand’s new prime [...]  See More..

New Customer Service Survey at Chang Wattana Immigration in Bangkok

� Don’t be surprised the next time you go to the Chang Wattana immigration offices in Bangkok, if you’re given a survey to answer. It looks like the Thai immigration department is getting serious about customer service. The survey, which only takes five minutes to answer but asks questions like “Were you happy with the [...]  See More..

Why are Supermarkets in Thailand so Bad?

  One thing I will always miss about Europe and America are the high-quality supermarkets. In Thailand, even in Bangkok, finding a good quality supermarket is difficult. Produce is old, selection is poor and, in some cases, supermarkets are old and grubby. Other than Gourmet Market at Siam Paragon and Emporium and Foodland supermarkets, even [...]  See More..

Best Markets in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

� The best places to shop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, are at one of the city’s many markets. Shopping at markets in Kuala Lumpur (KL) is wonderful as prices are cheap and the variety of products is amazing. Whether you’re looking for Malaysian handicrafts, CDs, DVDs, clothing, bags or any of a myriad other things [...]  See More..