Tag: Culture


  • 5 Reasons Thai Companies Drove Me Crazy

    I was born and raised in Bangkok, and I have lived here all my life. Even though I am Thai, I absolutely hate working in Thai companies. I have worked for Thai companies twice, and I swear I will never set foot in one again. Here is why: 1. HolidaysYou cannot take more than three…

  • Yes or No, Please: Why I’m Done Waiting on Friends

    Have you ever had to wait for your friend to make a decision about going somewhere or doing something together? ALL. THE. TIME. So many times, I’ve asked my friends to go out or do something, and the answer I got was always “unsure.” I think people are afraid something better might come along, or…

  • How I Learned Khmer Without Even Trying

    Topic suggested by @KhonFaring from Twitter. My parents were born in the provinces in the northeast of Thailand near the Cambodia border. They met in Bangkok, got married, and have been living in the Charoen Krung area since before I was born. They can both speak Northern Khmer (which I’ll just call Khmer here). I can only…

  • Bangkok Tinder Reality Check: What My Matches Taught Me

    A girl once told me she met a nice guy on Tinder and they ended up in a serious relationship. OK, I was curious! So I joined Tinder in April. I stayed on the app for a few months and even ran a little experiment for a week. For anyone who doesn’t know: swipe right…