Why Do Thais Love Mr Bean
Here’s an interesting question for you to answer, The Thais undoubtdly love Mr. Bean, he can have them in hysterics, what is it the Thais love so much about Mr. Bean? Just why do the Thais find the bungling and…
Best Family Friendly Hotels in Pattaya
Choosing accommodation and where to stay in Pattaya for families with kids is easier than you might think. Far from being few or merely suitable, there is a wide choice of child/family-friendly hotels and resorts in Pattaya that are so…
Cometh The Festival Cometh The Man
It seems like if there is any event, festival or occasion in Thailand, this man (photo below) is there. I first spotted him patriotically waving his Thailand flag at the Pattaya Marathon in 2010. He made an appearance at the…
Thai Anthems With Lyrics and Translation
Be you a tourist or an ex-pat, a little Thai knowledge is always useful, so today I will introduce you to the Thai Royal and National Anthems. You have probably noticed already that the Thais are extremely patriotic, hence the…
Thai Squat Toilet – A Crap Dilemma
We Westerners take two of the best inventions for granted. One is the Western-style toilet, famously invented by Thomas Crapper. The other is toilet paper, invented by Joseph Gayetty in 1857. Crapper’s wonderful waste disposal unit has been surprisingly slow…