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13 High Profile Crimes In Thailand That Gripped Our Nation Like The ‘Dr. Kratai’ & ‘Joe Ferrari’ Cases

Famous crime cases in Thailand Thailand seems like one of the friendliest places in SE Asia due to the hospitality of locals and how much people smile – it is …

Culture

8 Spooky Thai Urban Legends That Will Send A Chill Down Your Spine

Chilling urban legends from Thailand The culture of storytelling in Thailand is strong. We love to tell our tales, just as much as listening to others. And while some involve …

Culture

8 Disturbing Thai Folklore & Fairy Tales You Won’t Believe We Tell To Kids

Terrifying classic Thai stories If Grimms’ fairy tales have taught us anything, it’s never to trust the word ‘fairy’ in any of their tales as some are anything but whimsical. …

Culture , Funny News

Thai Temple Now Allows People To Make Merit Online To Ward Off COVID-19

Making merit online in Thailand Image adapted from: วัดสว่างอารมณ์ จ.นครปฐม During Songkran, Thai people traditionally visit temples to make merit for ancestors or relatives who have since passed on. Sadly, …

Culture , Travel Guides And Ideas

8 Alternative Festivals In Thailand To Look Forward To Now That Songkran Is Cancelled

Interesting Thai festivals Images adapted from: @travelnowlah, @kitzana Thailand is known to be a vibrant travel destination for many, but as the current COVID-19 situation continues to dampen everyone’s spirits, …

Culture , Travel Guides And Ideas

35 Useful Basic Thai Phrases Travellers Should Know To Get Around Thailand Like A Pro

Useful Thai phrases for travellers Images adapted from: Bangkok, Socialgiver, and Posttoday Sà-wàt-dee! Travelling around Thailand is a piece of cake thanks to its simple transport systems and friendly locals, …

Culture

7 Thai Tips & Techniques To Winning The Lottery You Can Use To Strike It Big

How to win the lottery in Thailand The lottery is a huge deal in Thailand. In fact, local news sources are always sharing tons of stories of people unexpectedly becoming …

Culture

7 Most Haunted Places In Bangkok For Daredevils To Visit On Vacation

We all know Bangkok is vibrant and lively, but this city has grim and spooky side to it. These are the most haunted places in Bangkok to check out.

Culture , Funny News

The Bubble Tea Craze In Thailand Is So Big People Are Leaving It As Holy Offerings

Bubble tea as offerings for sacred idols Image adapted from: Payunbud It is normal in Thai culture for locals to go to sacred idols and use holy items to make …

Community News , Culture

“Rescue” Team Captures More Than 1,000 Ghosts During Ghost Festival Ritual In Thailand

Thailand’s very own Ghostbusters Image adapted from: นครลำปาง ทันข่าว Thai culture is paved with superstitions and religious beliefs, which are ingrained in daily life. Last week, a group of 200 members …

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