IWC goes cruising
On Thursday the 24th of March 2016, IWC (International Women’s Club) took an Apsara Cruise with Banyan Tree’s cruise ship along the Chao Phraya River. It was a great day filled with workshops, massage and a lunch buffet on board. Below are pictures from the cruise.
Harrow Bangkok Students Go Extra Mile for Underprivileged Schools
Underprivileged schools across Thailand are feeling the benefit from kind-hearted Harrow Bangkok students as they receive the ‘Extra Paws Experience’. Gund, Peem and Uno created The Extra Paws Foundation with the mission of “putting some fun and happiness in children’s young lives,” as Gund explains. They do so by creating after-school experiences for children in […]
Mosquitoes carry not only Zika virus
Ironically, humans are the ones that opened up doors for mosquitoes invaders to spread by transporting them around the globe and providing a trash filled urban landscapes which perfectly suit them to prosper. Right now, the world is mainly focusing on Zika’s rapid development in the Americas, however experts warn the virus that originated in […]
International football hits Bangkok
Late weekend saw Bangkok Patana International School host the 7th Annual Bangkok International Youth Festival Tournament. The tournament is huge football event held in the early spring of each year which brings together teams of all ages from across Thailand and the rest of South East Asia. Split into eight age groups and with separate […]
Polo – Bangkok Style
For any of you who may have missed it; the middle of March saw the 2016 King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament being held in Bangkok. Staged by the Anantara Riverside Hotel, overlooking the Chao Phraya river the tournament is in its fourteenth year and is held to collect money for elephant charities across Thailand. The […]
Hong Kong is an International Arts Hub Abuzz with Happenings
Hong Kong visitors are always enthralled with the variety, quality and diversity of art on offer all over the city. Renowned as a world-class Arts Hub, Hong Kong entices international art enthusiasts with the greatest range of arts and arts-related activities such as this year’s editions of Art Central and Art Basel held during the […]
Astor Klezmer Trio concert
A beautiful Astor Klezmer Trio concert was held on 24 March, 2016 (Thursday) at the Music Hall, Art and Culture Building Chulalongkorn University. Musician trio consisted of flute Marc Grauwels, violin and voice Joëlle Strauss and accordion Christoph Delporte. Concert was hosted by H.E. Mr. Marc Michielsen and Mrs. Marie Chantal Michielsen-Biela, Belgium’s ambassador to Thailand. […]
Relating to your host country as an expat in Thailand
A look at the different ways an expat can relate to a new country, the curve of culture shock and a guide for the Thai expat in forming a good relationship with a host country. Expat Life February issue is all about relationships. When you read “relations” you might think about your loved ones, friends, […]
Seasoned Advice: How To Become A Thai Citizen
I am qualified to give advice to women living in Thailand. Not only have I lived here for almost fifty years, I am a Naturalised Citizen. I did it the hard way: I took each step of the way and filled all the qualifications to become a Thai citizen. As I intend to live in Thailand permanently, […]
Aloe Vera; Healing inside and out
Aloe vera can heal the inside and outside of our bodies; for health, beauty and balance. This clear liquid and gel comes from an enhancing plant for any garden or home! There are many common names; Chinese Aloe, Indian Aloe, True Aloe, Barbados Aloe, Burn Aloe, First Aid Plant. Carl Linnaeus first described A. perfoliata in 1753 and it is […]