Bolt is a European-based multi-service app offering taxis, ride-sharing, food delivery, and scooter hire. It entered the Thai market in 2020, offering its ride-hailing service exclusively as a direct competitor to Grab. I have been using Bolt as an alternative to Grab to compare journey prices or if no Grab drivers are available. It’s great … Read more
Along the Chao Phraya river beside Wat Rat Singkhon sits Asiatique The Riverfront, a large outdoor community area for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Opened in April 2012, Asiatique consists of more than 1000 shops and 30 restaurants housed in renovated warehouses along the longest promenade in Thailand. The buildings resemble colonial-style architecture because, during the … Read more
Want to get your Netflix fix while traveling or living in Thailand? This easy, helpful guide will show you how. 1. Watch with a local Thai subscription Netflix has been available in Thailand since January 2016. Since then, it has steadily increased its offering of well-known blockbuster titles as-well-as local Thai and Asian shows. The … Read more
What happened to Uber in Thailand, and what are the best alternatives? Uber is no longer available in Thailand. It ceased business in April 2018 after selling off its Asian operations to Singapore-based competitor Grab. As part of the deal, Uber now owns a 27.5% stake in Grab. Uber started operating in Thailand in 2014 … Read more
They say Bangkok is a city that never sleeps so what activities can you do in the early morning? Most attractions, restaurants, and malls in Bangkok are not open until 10 am although there is still plenty to do before the city comes alive. Morning activities and attractions in Bangkok Looking for other activities and … Read more
I changed my diet to vegan while living in Bangkok and found out the hard way that most Thai food isn’t vegan. Although with a little insider knowledge, it’s possible to order delicious strictly vegan Thai food. Vegetarian Thai dishes may seem vegan but usually have non-vegan ingredients such as fish sauce or shrimp paste. … Read more
