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A cosmopolitan kingdom
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 18/08/2022
» A ferry sailed through the confluence of two rivers that form the heart of Bang Kacha, the ancient capital of Ayutthaya (1351-1767). Its gigantic fort was once the first sight of friends and foes. Remains of foreign settlements overlook the bank of the river, a reminder of how cosmopolitan the city was.
Beauty and the beasts
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 05/08/2021
» After three failures in recent years, the Natural Resources and Environment Ministry has successfully pushed the Kaeng Krachan Forest Complex to be listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site.
A touch of Thai vehicles
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 06/10/2016
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched "A Touch of Thai Vehicles" campaign to promote local means of transportation and communities.
Enhanced perspective a travel motivation
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 02/10/2014
» Enhancing perspective is the primary motivation that drives people to travel, according to the TripAdvisor's TripBarometer study. The result is based on an online survey of 53,804 people from 32 countries, conducted from July 17-Aug 5 by Ipsos, a global research firm.
The business of living life as an expat
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 07/09/2014
» Expats living abroad are often surprised at the effort required to effectively manage their affairs. Those of us who have left our home countries have usually not emigrated in a single step, yet many resolve not to go back to live in their home country if they can help it.
Dutch treat in Ayutthaya
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 03/07/2014
» Nestled on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River in the ruins of the ancient capital of Ayutthaya, next to Wat Phananchoeng and the remains of the old Japanese quarter, is a building of red and white bricks erected in memory of the Dutch settlement which had its headquarters here from the early 17th to the mid-18th century. Opened to the general public last year, Baan Hollanda now serves as an information centre on early Thai-Dutch relations.
Is Fatca just for fat cats? US expats beware
Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 23/03/2014
» The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca) will take effect on July 1. If you are a US expat what does that mean for you?
Top tips for bikers buying online
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 19/07/2012
» Every once in a while I get messages via email or the Freewheel Bangkok Facebook page from new expats asking where to find a decent mountain bike in Thailand. Of course, "the bike shops" seems the easy answer; there are so many of them around these days.