Bangkok's Best Hidden Barber: ฿200 Haircut at Easy Cut Barber Shop in Asok Underground Mall
As an older guy who prefers simplicity, my approach to hair care is straightforward - no fancy products, no blow-drying, just regular haircuts every 2.5 weeks to keep things neat. Why spend a fortune on hair when I can redirect that savings toward Bangkok’s (กรุงเทพฯ) incredible food scene, right?
A Journey Through Time: My Visit to Hua Lamphong Train Station
You know those moments when you feel like you've stepped into a time machine? That's exactly what happened to me in March 2022 when I wandered into Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Train Station — สถานีรถไฟหัวลำโพง. Trust me, this place is something else!
Learning Thai: Your Guide to Essential Language Resources
Learning Thai can transform your experience in Thailand, whether you're planning a vacation, launching a business, or considering retirement. As someone who's explored various learning methods — trying to re-learn what I’ve lost while living in the U.S. — I'm excited to share some effective and completely free resources to help you begin your Thai language journey, as well as the more structured options.
Finding Healing in the Land of Smiles: Your Guide to Medical Care in Thailand
It's amazing how a single moment can change your entire perspective on life. For me, that moment came when I found myself pulled over on the side of a Tucson, Arizona road, clutching my chest and wondering if I was having a heart attack.
8 popular options for getting around Bangkok
Hey, it’s Monchai again!
Dreading the thought of renting a car or motorcycle in Bangkok, like me? You're in luck! Thailand's modern capital offers numerous convenient ways to explore its hectic streets. For most tourists, there’s no need to drive yourself in Bangkok.
Two Weeks, Three Friends: Hosting Alex's Family in Thailand
Back in 2016, I had the absolute pleasure of exploring Thailand with my buddy Alex, his wife, and his mom. With only two weeks to tackle their first-time tourist bucket list, we dove right in – and boy, did we make every moment count!
Not Everyone Made It This Far: A Post-Pandemic Journey of Rejuvenation in Thailand
Personal lessons were learned from surviving three waves of company layoffs, absorbing more responsibilities at work during the pandemic aftermath, as well as decades of overworking myself that eventually lead me to emergency room visits.