Today marks the fourth anniversary since the passing of Thailand’s beloved King Bhumibol.
Today the country marks the passing of the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great our beloved Rama IX who died on the 13th October 2016 at the age of 88. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej visited the Tourist Organisation Thailand (now the Tourism Authority of Thailand) on 25 February 1971When the King visited the Tourism […]
How to clean your bed: ‘If you didn’t wash it for a year it would be a kilo heavier from dead skin’
How often should you wash your sheets, pillows, doona and mattress? And when is it time to throw them out? Experts explain how to keep your bed clean Or perhaps, like this TikTok user’s boyfriend, you’re hanging on to a decade-old set of pillows that have never seen a splash of water. Homebound and hygiene-conscious, we’re […]
Overcoming mummy guilt
When I gave birth to my daughter and made the transition to motherhood, I was still trying to grapple with my own concept of what a “good” mother means. What should a mother do and not do to be considered “good”, because I know I wanted to be a good mum for my daughter. I remember […]
7 things you should do while staying in your home
Hello, everyone now is the time for each of us to stay safe at home and to wait for the restrictions to lift for Covid-19 crisis. Work related issues; it is almost impossible to stay in the house for a couple of weeks like this because of school issues. So, to overcome the crisis and […]
My life in sex: the woman in recovery from sexual abuse
Beginning with my rape at 14, sex has been a disturbing, sometimes violent and always unfulfilling experience. To the outside world, I have it together: a solid job I am good at, a caring ex-partner and two beautiful children. Yet, all my attempts at intimacy have been fraught with shame, secrecy and a lack of […]
7 year old daughter helps police prevent father’s suicide
A seven year-old girl saved the life of her father in Northern Thailand convincing him to drop his plan to kill himself after he had tried to shoot his wife. The young girl pleaded with the Thai man not to shoot himself in the head. Police officers were sent to an incident that occurred in […]
Children’s Day in Thailand
Tomorrow Saturday 11th of January is Children’s Day in Thailand. Children’s day is celebrated annually in honor of children all over the world. The actual day for this celebration varies by country. In Thailand National Children’s Day “Wan Dek” in Thai, is celebrated on the second Saturday of January every year. The prime minister of […]
6 Ways To Celebrate A Fun New Years Eve In Bangkok With Kids
1. Dinner Cruise at Chaopraya River At the Chao Phraya River you can sightsee, enjoy a family dinner and if the kids want to play with their gadgets that can be done easily too. You will also have a first class seat for watching New Years’s Midnight Fireworks which are the best at riverside. Bangkok […]
Screen-free activities for teens in Bangkok (13-18 years)
It’s important that our teenager learn to rely on themselves for entertainment instead of constantly electronics or paid after school activities. Technology has a place and can be helpful, but as with anything in life… balance is the key to health and happiness. It will be hard, but SO worth it… technology can be addicting […]
45 Things teenagers can do without screens
1. Bake something new from a cookbook. 2. Find something in your room that enjoyed when you were younger and try it again, just for fun. 3. Colour, draw or paint. 4. Play a board game. 5. Walk a dog (yours or a neighbour’s). 6. Call a grandparent (you’ll make their day). 7. Do a […]