Bangkok Blogs

One of the most controversial debates of all time in Thailand, especially Bangkok, is whether prostitution should be legalised and the extent to which it has become part of the Thai society so that people will just get on with and accept it. As a born Bangkok citizen, I’d like to share my view with […]

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been really pissed off with the state of Bangkok weather that has been excessively rainy and caused a great deal of problems. I am certain those of you living here share the same or similar views to mine.
It’s been quite a few weeks since I started getting irritated and […]

One of the biggest stories of the day in Bangkok is about new measures that have been proposed to cut back alcohol consumption among Thai youngsters by increasing the minimum legal age of alcohol buyers from 18 to 25 years. The drastic idea was initiated by a group of concerned parents earlier this year during […]

As you know, Bangkok is one of the world’s major cities but how much do you think you really know about the city. Why don’t you take my quiz and see for yourself how good your knowledge of Bangkok is. Good luck!
1. What is Bangkok actually called in Thai?
A. Krung Thep
B. Krung Thai
C. Krung Thong
2. […]

I guess many of you here are already experts on Bangkok in many aspects including nightlife but what I’m going to talk about today is a bit different because it’s about places Thais like to hang out. So, if you fancy a bit of change for a night out you should find my briefing and […]

There is one mode of public transport that is massively popular among Bangkok civilians and foreigners alike; motorbike taxis. Motorbike taxis are part of everyday life in Bangkok which has always been dogged by traffic congestion. They are a viable form of transport providing a quicker, albeit riskier answer for commuting in Bangkok. They mainly […]

Bangkok is a fast growing modern metropolis with numerous foreign influences as can be seen over the course of its rapid expansion. Bangkokians are happy to embrace capitalism and globalisation in exchange for a better standard of living and to do this properly, they need to be able to communicate with foreigners by learning foreign […]

Like most Thais, I live in a soi which requires a bit of walking when commuting unless you are a lazy tourist having to use a taxi all the time. Soi dogs have been around ever since the first sois began to appear. Up until now I was rather sympathetic with soi dogs as they […]

To begin with, please let me introduce myself to you. My name is Sirote, a university student in Bangkok. I’m starting to write articles on Bangkok today and hope to bring the best of my experiences to make a better understanding of the city for everyone. My written English is not perfected but I’m […]

By now you’ve probably checked out the Siam Paragon. A massive, largely white and very shiny monument to asian capitalism, the Paragon has several unique aspects. One of these is the only place in Thailand where people must form an orderly queue.
If you want to grab a taxi heading up the road, you need to […]