Weekend Escapes: Greater Bangkok & Beyond When our friends and family let us know that they’re visiting Bangkok, they usually ask me the same thing: “We only have a few days in Bangkok… what should we do?” In my year and a half here, I’ve found that at first glance Bangkok appears to reveal itself […]
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How to make the big city feel like home One of the most daunting things about moving abroad is the fear of loneliness. You’ll be leaving behind your family and friends, your routine, and your hometown, which is equal parts exciting and terrifying. As someone who has lived in Bangkok for just over three months
Visakha Bucha Day at Dipangkorn Wittayapat School One of the many luxuries of being an English teacher here in Thailand is that there is always something new to experience, and today was Visakha Bucha Day. It is the most sacred day of the Buddhist holiday, which commemorates three events traditionally believed to have happened on
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Reflections on Songkran 2026 If you’ve ever been in Thailand during Songkran, you’ll know it’s not just a holiday; it’s an experience. And this year, Songkran 2026 felt especially memorable. Maybe it was the energy in the air, or the way locals and visitors alike embraced both tradition and celebration, perhaps it was the record
Weekend Escapes Part 3: Koh Kret In Thai, there’s a phrase: “อิ่มใจ” (imm jai) — a full heart. One of my absolute favorite excursions outside of Bangkok has been to Koh Kret, just north of the city in Nonthaburi. With our Thai family living in Bang Sue, right along the Bangkok–Nonthaburi border, the ferry pier is only
Lopburi + Wat Khao Wong Phrachan Teaching in Bangkok has quietly reshaped my weekends. Many SINE teachers spend their Saturdays catching up on sleep, lesson planning at a café, or hopping a quick flight. And I’ve done my fair share of that too. But my experience here bends a little differently. Because my partner is
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Get the most out of your walk through Bangkok’s Old Town Living in Bangkok has provided me with a canvas like no other. Vibrant colours, incredible scenes and interesting subjects but, as a newcomer to the city it can be easy to get lost in the maze. After two years of exploring and photographing here
Solo travel into Thailand teacher I came to Thailand on my own, as it seems many of the people from Sine did. Because of a group chat for new recruits I had plans hours after landing in Bangkok. I went to a Muay Thai fight at Rajadamnern and to Khaosan Road, which is quite the
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Bangkok’s most underrated park Everyone has heard of the picturesque Benjakitti Park and gone monitor lizard spotting in Lumpini Park, but did you know there’s another huge, beautiful green space in Bangkok that most tourists completely miss? Enter Suan Luang Rama IX Park, one of the city’s most peaceful and underrated parks, and honestly, a
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Plan your visit to Khoa Yai like a pro! OverviewKhao Yai is located around three hours northeast of Bangkok and is home to Thailand’s first national park. The region is known for lush forests, diverse wildlife, dramatic viewpoints, waterfalls, and a growing café and art scene. It is one of Thailand’s most popular weekend escapes
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