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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Christmas in Thailand: School Edition Christmas in Bangkok doesn’t arrive with snow or silence. It comes with sunshine, laughter, and the unmistakable hum of a city always in motion. And at Wat Suthi, it arrived this year through small, intentional moments of togetherness — moments that reminded us that the spirit of Christmas isn’t
If you’re considering living in Thailand, whether for work, teaching, or simply experiencing life in a new region, understanding how much it costs to live in different parts of the country is critical. Below, I break down the cost of living for a single person in three key areas: Bangkok (central city), Central Thailand
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One Month in Thailand Tuesday October 28th 7:11 am | Thailand I wake up in a warm room, kept cool by the tumbling currents of my “aircon.” Before I went to bed I put it into fan mode, not willing to spend the electricity on any more than that. I would rather not be freezing