Bangkok Living Costs, a City that Caters to All Your Wants and Needs

By: Isaac Olson

One major draw to Bangkok is the city's reputation for having a low cost of living, which helps attract people from nearly every corner of the globe. However, maintaining a low cost of living is only possible with self discipline. Being a globalized mega city, Bangkok caters to all classes and price ranges. One can easily spend just as much money as in any other global city, since there are plenty of temptations competing for your baht. It can certainly be a low cost place to live with a little self discipline, but the temptation to scale up is always present.

Below are expenses contributing to the monthly cost of living in Bangkok.

THB = Thai baht

USD = United States dollar

20 Reasons You May Have Been Living in Thailand for too Long

By: Noël Lindquist

1. When an ant crawls into your noodle soup or plate of spicy som tam, you don’t bother removing it and chock it up as extra protein.

2. When someone shoves you at a local vegetable market, runs over your toe with a shopping cart, or cuts in front of you in line, you are the one to turn and apologize.

3. You start to exhibit withdrawal symptoms if you go more than a few days without a plate of phat kraphao.

4. When it comes to driving, you know full well that it doesn’t matter who got there first, it matters whose vehicle is bigger.

5. You have applied bling to your laptop, cellphone and motorbike, and are considering buying those oddly attractive tiger-eyed contact lenses.

Bangkok Parks, Green Spaces in a Frenetic City

By: Isaac Olson

In a city where traffic jams persist, sidewalks are crammed with vendors, and pavement is everywhere, Bangkok hosts a surprising number of green retreats.

Mass aerobics and lakes with paddle boat rentals are common features in Bangkok parks. Surrounding fences and police presence in the parks keep the areas safe and closed up at night. Alcohol and even smoking is not allowed, but food and non-alcoholic beverages are acceptable.

Below are some of the best parks to escape the noisy traffic and breathe in some fresh air.

Lumphini Park

Probably the most well known park in Bangkok and one of the largest, Lumphini Park is a maze of walking paths, trees, and waterways. A great place to people watch, this island of green is a favorite place for joggers due to its central location and plentiful shade. Early in the morning, the park comes to life not only with joggers but also with mass aerobics and tai chi.

Introducing Bangkok, Thailand’s Premier City

By: Isaac Olson

Thailand's capital is well known on the world stage as an exotic and ruckus destination. Its non-stop pace, landmarks, and infamous nightlife have given it this reputation.  This notoriety, while deserved in some ways, is only slightly accurate. In fact, Bangkok is a large, diverse city with something for everyone.

Bangkok at a Glance

Bangkok was founded in 1782, becoming the second capital of a new Thai kingdom established 15 years earlier. Thais know the city as Krung Thep, while Bangkok is only a foreign name. It sits on the banks of the Chao Praya River near the Gulf of Thailand. The population of greater Bangkok is 14.5 million, making it far and away Thailand's largest city.

Floods and Unity: Thailand’s Struggle & Solidarity through the Worst Floods of its Time

By: Monica Dominguez

2011 has been an action-packed year for Thailand beginning with the election of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from the Pheu Thai Party, dealing with the consecutive internal conflicts caused, now followed by unmatched devastation due to massive flooding. The flooding began in the North of Thailand in late July at the Chao Phraya River and continues to this day.

Many sources and citizens agree that this is the worst flooding Thailand has seen in nearly four decades. According to Thailand’s Flood Relief Operations Command, over 281 people have already been killed and four people are missing. The waters have damaged over 3 million acres of farmland around Thailand, and, in conjunction with mudslides have affected eight million people and 60 out of 77 provinces according to Thailand's Disaster Prevention Department.

Seafood Market and Restaurant Bangkok: Seafood Bonanza for All

By: Gabrielle Yetter

There’s something very fishy in Bangkok.

Not the tuk tuk driver who lured us into his vehicle with a low-priced offer then refused to take us to our destination.

Nor the two nicely-dressed businesspeople who approached us on the street to direct us to their favorite places, for no apparent reason.

I’m referring to the one-of-a-kind, larger than life Seafood Market and Restaurant.

Never before have I seen a restaurant quite like this. You can’t miss it as the giant garishly-lit neon sign strung across the road (Soi 24, off Sukhumvit) points you toward a parking lot which looks as though it would land a jumbo jet.