7k baht for a full day is a solid price, so the driver's already getting paid decently. I'd just slip him 200 baht at the end, maybe 300 if he's super patient with traffic or helps with your bags.

The Siam Paragon Tops is actually one of the better-organized ones, so the checkout chaos is a bit overblown. They've got those self-checkout kiosks now near the exit by the Gourmet Market entrance, w...

For the khlongs, check out TerraCycle Thailand Foundation. They've been working on canal cleanup around the Phra Khanong area and do regular water quality monitoring. They also run educational program...

yeah 15k per person with four people is actually a sweet spot for some really good yakiniku spots. check out yakiniku jumbo in shinbashi, they have a hanare (private room) location that's great for gr...

honestly a lot of it is just not living in thonglor or ari. i'm on about 60k and live in a 1 bed near on nut bts for 8k, eat at the local market not gourmet malls, and cook a few times a week. the big...