by bangkokals8y | Feb 5, 2026 | Art and Culture in Bangkok, Pattaya Life, Restaurants in Pattaya
In Thailand, romance is celebrated twice: once with the global fanfare of February 14th, and once with the uniquely Thai sentiment of August 14th. This beautiful duality reflects how modern traditions harmonize with deep cultural values, offering couples...
by bangkokals8y | Jan 22, 2026 | Pattaya Life, Real estate Thailand
The best beaches to live in between Bangkok and Pattaya While many travelers beeline straight to famous southern islands, some of Thailand’s most accessible and convenient beach experiences await just a few hours from the capital along the Gulf coast. When...
by bangkokals8y | Jan 22, 2026 | Art and Culture in Bangkok
He was a proud man, a good man, a man of unbelievable achievements, a successful international career, a beautiful loving family, he worked hard for everything he had and was enjoying the results of a life truly well lived. And yet, in his last days, he was sad. He...
by bangkokals8y | Jan 3, 2026 | Business in Bangkok, Opening Business in Thailand, Restaurant business in Thailand
Opening a restaurant abroad is exciting, but for many expats in Thailand, early mistakes can quickly turn that dream into an expensive learning curve. While Thailand offers huge opportunities for foreign-owned food businesses, success depends on understanding the...
by bangkokals8y | Dec 15, 2025 | Insurance In Thailand, Medical care Thailand
Thailand, the Land of Smiles, captivates millions of expats with its vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and affordable cost of living, amazing beachside Penthouses. It’s a place to reinvent yourself, to retire in paradise, or to embark on a new adventure. However,...
by bangkokals8y | Dec 13, 2025 | AI Technology Thailand
Are you a bit shy to get in front of a camera and make a video to highlight your business? Don’t feel bad Millions feel the same, we are not all photogenic so us marketers have found a cost effective way to get AI to help: In the relentless pursuit of...
by bangkokals8y | Dec 4, 2025 | Bangkok life, Exchange rates for Baht
Long term expats dream of the day when we got 90 to the baht but will it ever happen again? For many long-term expats and repeat tourists, memories of the early 2000s are tinged with financial nostalgia. The era of getting 70, 65, or even 55 Thai Baht (THB) to a US...
by bangkokals8y | Nov 15, 2025 | AI Technology Thailand, Thailand Infrastructure
Will we see robot cleaners walking and cleaning around our homes in the next few years and maybe even the Robot teachers? We stand at the precipice of a new digital epoch. The convergence of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and high-velocity data communications...
by bangkokals8y | Nov 6, 2025 | Pattaya Life, Restaurants in Pattaya
Why are more and more people discovering Jomtien? For decades, the name “Pattaya” was synonymous with the weekend escape for Bangkok’s residents and expats. It was the default answer to the question, “Where can I go for a quick beach...
by bangkokals8y | Nov 3, 2025 | Bangkok life, Recruitment in Bangkok, Visa and Immigration Thailand
Ever wondered what jobs (legitimate with Work Permits) Expats do, and how many are working in Thailand? When people imagine life as an expat in Thailand, they often picture endless beach days, street food feasts, and vibrant nightlife. While that lifestyle is...
