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FAKIN’ IT TO MAKE IT: AN EXPLORATION OF BANGKOK’S FAKE MEAT MARKET

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FAKIN’ IT TO MAKE IT: AN EXPLORATION OF BANGKOK’S FAKE MEAT MARKET

Impossible Burger, Beyond Meat, and Omni Meat, Bangkok Foodies Explores the Fake (Vegan) Meat Restaurants Menus and Supermarket Products.

Here come the irritated groans of the anti-vegan brigade claiming vegans should just “eat their rabbit food and shut up”. How dare they use meat phraseology for non-meat foodstuffs? The gaul of it all. The word “sausage” should only ever be used for lengths of intestine stuffed with a gritty mash of pig snout.

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The Big List of Best Affordable Restaurants in Bangkok

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The Big List of Best Affordable Restaurants in Bangkok

Exploring the culinary scene in Bangkok is an exhilarating endeavor, but listing the best restaurants is a daunting task. Every street and corner holds the promise of a delightful new food adventure.

In this foodie paradise, you will always regret not being able to eat more as you stumble upon yet another treat to tempt you into overindulging.

With statistics sites estimating Bangkok might have half a million restaurants, it should be a given that this list is nowhere near the tip of the iceberg. It is simply a good start for those who want some tried and tested favourites from some satisfied Bangkok residents.

We wanted to limit our list to independent entrepreneurs and more affordable eats because we love to support small businesses.

For this reason, we have not included places where the price tag is over 1000 THB per person, international chains, or hotel venues.

We have also tried to stick to places that have been around for a long time and will likely stay around.

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The Big List of Parks in Bangkok

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The Big List of Parks in Bangkok

Bangkok is home to numerous parks, playgrounds, and green spaces that offer a welcome outdoors respite from the bustle of city life. You don’t have to travel far to find a lush oasis from the never-ending traffic and commuter rush of this great city.

From the famous Lumphini Park to lesser-known hidden gems. We will take a close look at Bangkok’s public parks, gardens, recreation spaces, green spaces, and pockets of nature.

There are spots for a picnic, pet-friendly places to walk your dog, watery wetlands, and botanical gardens for all the budding horticulturists out there.

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An Expat’s Guide to Cannabis in Thailand

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An Expat’s Guide to Cannabis in Thailand

In Thailand, we call marijuana gan-chaa (กัญชา), derived from the original Sanskrit term, ganja – a favored synonym for the Devil’s lettuce in many countries around the world and an easy one to remember.

Back in August of 2022 when this article was first written, we were all on eggshells, the sudden boom in cannabis business was too good to believe. Every day there seemed to be some rumour of the government trying to put the cat back in the bag. But here we are, as I update the article in March of 2023, and Thailand is still swimming in a haze of ganja smoke.

All over the country, cafes, restaurants, and bars are cashing in on the trend by selling THC-laden products along with more innocuous CBD and hemp offerings for various health benefits.

Yes, you can get high legally in Thailand now but it is important to know the laws so you do not cross a line that could get you in trouble.

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WHAT TO BRING WHEN RELOCATING TO THAILAND

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WHAT TO BRING WHEN RELOCATING TO THAILAND

I recently wrote this guest post for All Around Moving.

 

“So you made the decision to pick up everything you know and hop on a plane to the Land of Smiles. Good for you! As with all big decisions, it is important to do the proper research and planning before you move to Thailand…”

 

It serves a checklist for someone packing to relocate to Thailand. It covers everything you will need to bring with you from Essential Documents and Paperwork, Medication & Health, Personal Hygiene & Grooming, Clothing & Shoes, Hobbies & Sports, Electronics, Food, and Homewares .

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JAY FAI: BANGKOK’S STREET-SIDE MICHELIN STAR IN THE AGE OF COVID

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JAY FAI: BANGKOK’S STREET-SIDE MICHELIN STAR IN THE AGE OF COVID

With the tourists gone, the most famous (and expensive) crab omelette in Thailand is an easy lunch.

As she cooks, Supinya Junsuta (สุภิญญา จันสุตะ) — known to most as Jay Fai — never stops shouting directions. Her small mob of assistants scurrying around her refilling bowls of spices, sauces, and seasonings. She rarely moves from her spot in front of a high-powered fan over the flaming woks with a full-face of makeup under her goggles. She never has a moment’s peace even though there are only three occupied tables at her modest restaurant that morning.

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Bangkok’s Best Temples

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Bangkok’s Best Temples

Thailand loves its temples! There are more than 40,000 of them in Bangkok alone and each one is just stunning. Most visitors will have at least a couple of temples on their “must-see” list when they visit The Kingdom, but which ones are really worth the visit?

In Thailand’s humid heat and incessant sunshine, one must carefully plan their day trips so as to see the best sites without over-exerting one’s self. Sometimes the biggest and most famous tourist attractions are not really the most impressive or most worthwhile. In this guide, I will introduce a few ways for Bangkok travellers to see some of the most interesting temples in the easiest ways possible.

Travelista published my article and photos here for you to check out! 

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8 Reasons Koh Chang is the Best

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8 Reasons Koh Chang is the Best

We have visited the island of Koh Chang so many times! it is pretty close to Bangkok, yet feels a million miles from the bustling metropolis. You can get there in a cab, or save money and take a bus. The island is huge and provides travellers with any kind of vacation they need. With bars and nightlife, as well as total seclusion, crystal clear waters, and rigorous waterfall hikes. This place is just perfect.

Check out my article on the Travelista website here! 

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5-Star Luxury on Koh Kood Thailand

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5-Star Luxury on Koh Kood Thailand

Completely spoiled and ridiculously pampered. When we got the opportunity to visit the amazing Soneva Kiri Resort on Koh Kood Island in Thailand’s northeast, we could hardly believe our luck. The hotel’s private plane picked us up at Suvarnabhumi Airport and in just over an hour we were landing in paradise.

The hotel is just magical, and Koh Kood is heaven. Our massive villa had its own pool, we were given a own golf buggy to cruise around on, and everything we ate was perfection.

Travelista published my article about the experience here! 

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Chinatown, Bangkok – Drinking and Dining

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Chinatown, Bangkok – Drinking and Dining

For amazing food, hustle and bustle, old timey vibes, and hipster bars, Chinatown “Yaowarat” in Bangkok, Thailand is the place to go.

For our anniversary, Tyler took me on a staycation to Chinatown where we stated at the Shanghai Mansion Hotel. Appropriate since we met in China more than 10 years ago.

We roamed the streets and found that Soi Nana is the perfect location for a pub crawl with dozens of awesome bars along one short block.

Thanks to Travelista for publishing my Chinatown guide. Read about it here! 

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Kaeng Krachan National Park

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Kaeng Krachan National Park

When one lives in a tropical paradise like Thailand, it can be hard not to just go to a beach for a long weekend. Now that we have been here a while, we are starting to explore more of the countryside areas and trying to find places that are popular with Thai local tourists. Kaeng Krachan is a gorgeous dam, reservoir, and national park southwest of Bangkok in the province of Petchaburi. We also visited one of Thailand’s few, ethical elephant and animal sanctuaries Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand.

Check out my article published by Travelista here. 

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Soneva Kiri – Benz’s Restaurant

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Soneva Kiri – Benz’s Restaurant

We were treated to a magical 3 nights at Soneva Kiri on Koh Kood. The island is just a few hours east of Bangkok but you feel a million miles away. One of our nights there was spent dining at Benz’s restaurant. It was a luxurious and incredible, 8-course meal of seemingly-simple but complex and wonderful Thai food.

You can find more of my photography in this article on Travelogues From Remote Lands. 

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Escape Bangkok

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Escape Bangkok

Step-By-Step Koh Samet Guide

Is the BTS crush giving you a headache? Are you tired of traffic? Sick of your schedule? Then it might be time to run away for a few days. Instead of wasting time in transit or fussing around with airports and delayed flights, try closer to home and look no further than the white sands of Koh Samet. Only 3 hours from Bangkok to the beach, you can be sipping from a fresh coconut overlooking turquoise waters before midday. With this guide, you get the experience of someone who has been to Koh Samet three times in one year to help you plan the easiest, most relaxing mini-break.

This article was originally written for and published by Travelista.

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Getting an ED Student Visa for Thailand

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Getting an ED Student Visa for Thailand

I moved to Thailand! This has been a fantastic adventure and I am not ready to settle into the workforce just yet. I plan to spend my time studying and exploring. In order to do those things, however, I do need a visa. There are people who live in Thailand for years by exiting the country every 30 days and coming back in on a new tourist visa, but that sounds exhausting. Below is my guide to getting a student visa for the Land of Smiles.

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