It’s not for me to get into some debate about whether you should learn Thai, but if you’re in Thailand, learning the language opens up many doors. One of my big regrets after three years in Thailand is that my Thai is pretty average. If I were to do it all again, I’d brush up on my Thai skills a …

I have never felt like I could take a good photo. It’s only in the past year or so that I’ve really begun to appreciate what a good photo is. With plans for my impending trip taking up most of my time, I decided that if I’m ever to be taken seriously, then I need to learn about photography. After …

That was perhaps the most amazing thing I've ever seen. Usain Bolt just won the men's 100m final at the Beijing Olympics in 9.69 seconds. He didn't even run flat out all the way. That kid is unbelievable. Congratulations to the world's fastest man.

Major sporting events are a big test for expats around the globe. As the world gears up to watch their countries’ top athletes, expats are left in the wilderness, unsure where their affiliation lies. Is it with their country of birth or their country of residence? It’s a trivial matter, but it shows what stage of his or her life …

Note: This was definitely a hoax. OK, I fell for it. I so wanted it to be real though. Original story: In one of the oddest decisions made in the past few weeks, the Ministry of Science and Technology has announced that Thailand's time zone will on August 23 be turned back 30 minutes. I'll have some more information on …

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