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Thai hospitality and service…

February 11, 2023February 11, 2023 by Expat Life

“Go back your country” he said.

All I asked for was a business card so I could make an appointment to have my motorcycle serviced…

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February 11, 2023

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Food and Drink Lifestyle

12 School Lunches from Around World

1. GERMANY Children in Germany are eating some pasta, a simple veggie salad, and a choice of sauces. They also can buy some additional meat food, but the prices are usually quite high. 2. THE USA American schools can easily decide what kind of food they give their children. Usually it’s quite healthy, but […]

July 26, 2018July 19, 2018 by Expat Life

Art and Culture Travel and Leisure

Alex Drummond, teacher and amateur photographer from New Zealand.

His stay in Thailand produced marvellous images of all things Thai. His love of colour, detail and pattern is beautifully used in this collection of images showing the many ways in which Thais honour the Buddha and incorporate other beliefs. The Buddha, the Dharma (Buddha’s words) and the Sangha (those who honour the Buddha) are […]

April 4, 2016October 5, 2023 by Bea Toews

Book Reviews

Scramble for Rails

Japanese Military Transport on Thai Railways during World War II by Ichiro Kakizaki. White Lotus Press, 2019, 303 pages. www.seateservices.online All WWII buffs, most Thais, those who survived the terrible ordeal, and hardcore cinema buffs all know about ‘The Bridge on the River Kwai’, ‘The Death Railway’. Based on Pierre Boulle’s 1952 book and an […]

December 3, 2021December 3, 2021 by Leonard H. Le Blanc III

Education Health and Beauty

Are you a prisoner of your own thoughts

First thing in the morning after you open your eyes you start thinking of the problems you have (same old story in your head). “I don’t like my job my boss is an idiot.” “I hate my tummy it’s just hanging there.” “I am never going to get married and will end up being alone.” […]

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 by Saree Jitta

Interview

H. E. Mr. Pavel Pitel Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Thailand

Expat Life met H. E. Mr. Pavel Pitel the Czech Republic Ambassador to Thailand at their discreet Embassy in Ruamrudee. Pavel is a tall, willowy fit man in his forties, immaculately turned out and was very pleasant to talk to. I queried his surname in my ignorance, but he assured me that his forefathers were […]

February 3, 2023September 25, 2023 by Expat Life

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