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Breakfast: no reason to skip it
Breakfast is considered to be the most important meal of the day – it’s a nutritious ‘bomb’ which helps us to start a joyful day. Doctors also insists us to eat it regularly every day and don’t use excuses of being too busy to prepare it, feeling not hungry early in the morning or trying […]
My expat life
“I have lived outside the UK for 10 years now. I moved to Kuwait in 2005 in a bid to kickstart my career. After diversifying a little by turning my hand to recruitment and then taking a couple of years off to travel the world, I returned to London unable to secure to a product […]
Aloe Vera; Healing inside and out
Aloe vera can heal the inside and outside of our bodies; for health, beauty and balance. This clear liquid and gel comes from an enhancing plant for any garden or home! There are many common names; Chinese Aloe, Indian Aloe, True Aloe, Barbados Aloe, Burn Aloe, First Aid Plant. Carl Linnaeus first described A. perfoliata in 1753 and it is […]
Seasoned Advice: How To Become A Thai Citizen
I am qualified to give advice to women living in Thailand. Not only have I lived here for almost fifty years, I am a Naturalised Citizen. I did it the hard way: I took each step of the way and filled all the qualifications to become a Thai citizen. As I intend to live in Thailand permanently, […]
Thailand Poised for Economic Uplift in 2024
The World Bank forecasts a bright outlook for Thailand’s economy in 2024, predicting a growth rate of 3.2%, up from 2.5% in the current year. This upswing is attributed to the resurgence of the tourism sector and a boost in goods exports, alongside steady private consumption, as detailed in the latest Thailand Economic Monitor. 2023 […]
By Andrew J Wood: Bhutan Travel Secrets: Zhiwa Ling Hotels, Where Culture Meets Comfort, Two Perfect Gateways
PARO, Bhutan: Nestled in the enchanting landscapes of Bhutan, Zhiwa Ling Heritage Hotel stands as an epitome of luxury and cultural immersion. Voted by Condé Nast as one of the top 12 hotels in Asia, the hotel is just a brief 10-minute drive from Paro International Airport, this world-class 5-star hotel boasts intricate Bhutanese architecture […]
Guest Speaker at the Anglo-Thai Society in London in 2023
As a long-term expat in Thailand, I had no idea that I could continue and even develop my links with Thailand from overseas until I was invited to be a guest speaker at the Anglo-Thai Society in London in 2023. We promptly joined the society and recently took the opportunity to attend two December events […]
Bangkok National Museum with Khun Mook: A Toast Invite
How would it be to live in a society without historical memory? Well, in Thailand, we never can face that disadvantage because proudly and wisely Thailand is a place where its history and memory are sacredly preserved. The Bangkok National Museum is the first Museum in Thailand, founded in 1859, and the tour guided by […]
The History of Victory Monument in Bangkok
Victory Monument in Bangkok was created in 1941 to commemorate the Thai victory over the French during the very short-lived Franco-Thai War. This impressive statue is located in the middle of the traffic roundabout at the intersection of Phahonyothin, Ratchawithi, and Phraya Thai Roads, near Victory Monument BTS station. In 1940 – 41, Thailand was […]
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Rolling Stone Pizza Hua Hin 98
I recently found a hidden gem of a restaurant run by a Canadian – Jeff McIntyre and his lovely Thai wife Arny at 4/27 Petchkasem Rd, Nong Khae Hua Hin 087 655 2629 just before the provincial bus station and up the road from Bluport. I have been there three times now as the food and the staff there are […]
For Gladwin Pantastico, running a classical music school in Phuket is a fulfilment
Born and raised in the Philippines, Gladwin Pantastico, 40, was surrounded by musicians in his family. Yet, he discovered his love of classical music at just 12 years old. By the time he was doing his music degree in a Filipino conservatory, he had taught classical music for five years in several schools in the […]
Review The Digital Citizenship Programme At Harrow School
Digital citizenship in the Lower School What word or phrase describes the teaching at Harrow International School Bangkok? Leadership for a better world, and we live and breathe this through our curriculum and co-curricular activities. How do you prepare students for the digital world? Technology is seen as a useful and essential addition to the classroom with outstanding teachers […]
Tevar Technology A ground-breaking and minimally- invasive treatment for aortic aneurysms
As an individual’s age increases, so does the likelihood of problems. One such problem is an aortic aneurysm (the unnatural enlargement of the aorta). Although this is not a condition that affects everyone, when it does occur, treatment must be timely or the consequences can be fatal. Dr. Chad Wanishawad, a cardiologist at Sukumvit Hospital […]
Full Details about Suspension of Test and Go
This is an urgent dispatch with official updates about Test and Go as sent to me by the Consular Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. As you probably have heard by now, the prime minister announced this afternoon the suspension of the Test and Go scheme. Unfortunately, there has been a lot of misinformation […]
