Some funny Engrish found on a menu8일 전 by jack.russelle75 in thailandSome funny Engrish found on a menuThailand is absolutely loaded with English mistakes and most of them are slight so that you still understand what is…
Thailand takes respect towards the Royal Family very seriously13일 전 by jack.russelle75 in thailandThailand takes respect towards the Royal Family very seriouslyThailand is one of the few places in the world that still enforces Lèse-majesté laws and if you don't know what that…
Thai government seeks to boost budget tourism. Hotel industry moves to block it18일 전 by jack.russelle75 in thailandThai government seeks to boost budget tourism. Hotel industry moves to block itI hear stories from friends and business owners here in Thailand about how the tourism scene is something that has…
The popularity of Rasta bars in Thailand22일 전 by jack.russelle75 in thailandThe popularity of Rasta bars in ThailandAs far as foreigners are concerned, the number one style of bar that will be found almost everywhere are Rasta-themed…
Why Chiang Mai is the perfect city in Thailand to be an expat26일 전 by jack.russelle75 in livingabroadWhy Chiang Mai is the perfect city in Thailand to be an expatI say this with very limited experience of course. There have been people that have lived here significantly longer…
I went back to watch a retro show I loved as a kid. It was a mistake지난달 by jack.russelle75 in tvI went back to watch a retro show I loved as a kid. It was a mistakeRemember back when we all had cable and there was no such thing as binge watching a show unless you had the DVD's and…
Thailand: I have a motorbike and almost never use it지난달 by jack.russelle75 in expatThailand: I have a motorbike and almost never use itI was told when I moved here that I would need to get my hands on a motorbike to get around. I followed the leader…
Thailand wants to increase bar hours to 4am.... just no지난달 by jack.russelle75 in thailandThailand wants to increase bar hours to 4am.... just noThailand tries really hard to appear as though it is a vacation area for people seeking sand and sun and for a lot of…
Things I do NOT like about living in Thailand: Bizarre alcohol laws지난달 by jack.russelle75 in lifeThings I do NOT like about living in Thailand: Bizarre alcohol lawsBefore I start this let me preface this by saying that I do not even drink all that frequently. Well, I do drink more…
Things I do not like about living in Thailand: Very dangerous roads지난달 by jack.russelle75 in thailandThings I do not like about living in Thailand: Very dangerous roadsI have said many times before that I actually prefer the overall aspect of Thailand over my home country of USA so…
Things I do not like about living in Thailand: Dual pricing systems2개월 전 by jack.russelle75 in thailandThings I do not like about living in Thailand: Dual pricing systemsBefore I get started on this I want everyone to know that I truly think that society here in Thailand is preferable to…
Uh oh! People testing positive for marijuana getting arrested, fined in Malaysia2개월 전 by jack.russelle75 in weedUh oh! People testing positive for marijuana getting arrested, fined in MalaysiaWhen Thailand decided to legalize all marijuana outside of refined oils a month and a half ago, most of the sensible…
Thai military officer rents 12 cars.... and sells them2개월 전 by jack.russelle75 in thailandThai military officer rents 12 cars.... and sells themThe Thai military has a reputation for being a bit above the law and unless it is during a time of war - which…
It's important to not burn your bridges in ESL (at least in Thailand)2개월 전 by jack.russelle75 in thailandIt's important to not burn your bridges in ESL (at least in Thailand)In the few years that I have spent working in Thailand as an English teacher I have learned a few things about the…
Lets talk about terrible metal: 5 Finger Death Punch2개월 전 by jack.russelle75 in musicLets talk about terrible metal: 5 Finger Death PunchI've been a fan of a lot of genres of music over the years. I've jumped from electronic, to what I consider to be…
Here we go again. Thailand health officials pushing for 10-day quarantine2개월 전 by jack.russelle75 in thailandHere we go again. Thailand health officials pushing for 10-day quarantineJust when things started looking like it was going to be getting better as far as most aspects of life are concerned…
Look at this crazy statue I found in Chiang Mai2개월 전 by jack.russelle75 in thailandLook at this crazy statue I found in Chiang MaiWhen people think of Thailand they normally think of wonderful beaches, parties, and probably (sadly) the prostitution…
Nearly a million people were approved to grow cannabis in Thailand3개월 전 by jack.russelle75 in thailandNearly a million people were approved to grow cannabis in ThailandThailand kind of rocked the world a month or so ago when they decided not just to make marijuana legal just for…
Thai government declares independent marijuana vendors are illegal3개월 전 by jack.russelle75 in thailandThai government declares independent marijuana vendors are illegalI knew this was going to happen and am just kind of happy about how "cool" the police and government are being about…
Learning to speak Thai is tough!3개월 전 by jack.russelle75 in cultureLearning to speak Thai is tough!I wouldn't say that I have put a great deal of work into learning the local language since arriving here over 3 years…