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Is family health insurance in Thailand worth it?
A family’s day in Thailand can change in an instant when an accident sends a child to the emergency room, with medical bills rising beyond USD 10,000 within hours. While Thailand appeals to many expat families for its safety, lifestyle, and education options, healthcare costs can be high, especially at private hospitals. For families living in Thailand long-term or meeting…
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Chinese New Year in Thailand: History, tradition, and celebrations
For most Thai-Chinese families, the real Chinese New Year typically happens at home. Celebrations centre around the family table, at the home altar, and perhaps in kitchens, where generations gather to prepare dishes together. Wander to Yaowarat during Chinese New Year, and you’ll understand immediately why this tradition matters. It gets really busy during this time, but the public festivities…
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LINION brought Neo-Soul to Bangkok Music City and is teaching Asia to feel the groove
The golden hour light spilt across the Singha Live stage as LINION gripped his bass, the sun setting over Bangkok Music City 2026. It was 6.20pm, that perfect twilight moment when day surrenders to night, and for the next hour, the Taiwanese Neo-Soul artist would guide the crowd through that transition with nothing but groove, his voice, and a philosophy…
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Ex-cop neighbour allegedly pulls gun over footsteps and coughing
A woman renting a new home in Thailand claims her neighbour, a self-proclaimed retired police officer, has been persistently intimidating her over minor noises and has allegedly pulled out a gun during a confrontation. According to a post by the Facebook page เจ๊ม้อย v+, the tenant, referred to as Bua, had recently moved into the property despite warnings from others…
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Thailand’s love for urban gardening
Walk down nearly any street in Bangkok, and you’ll notice something that doesn’t quite match the usual portrait of a Southeast Asian megacity. Between the concrete shophouses and glass towers, beneath the elevated train tracks and along the motorcycle-clogged pavements, plants are everywhere. Not manicured landscaping or municipal flower beds, but an unruly profusion of potted trees, herbs in plastic…
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