Deep muscle work, stretching, and stress reduction are key characteristics of a traditional Thai massage. But what makes a Thai massage so sought after by tourists and athletes? The...
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Is Thailand Communist? (Understand the Thai Economy in 5 Minutes)
As a leader in Southeast Asian markets, Thailand has a history of supporting the U.S. fight for capitalism in the region dating back to the Cold War era. Thailand is not communist and...
Alliances in Southeast Asia may be a bit confusing with a long history of colonialism and puppet states and in this article I'll break down the relationship between Thailand and...
Categorizing countries as First, Second, or Third World is a remnant of Cold War terminology, but "Third World" is often viewed as synonymous with "developing country". Thailand is a...
It's a bit of a culture shock the first time you visit Thailand and see stray dogs wandering the streets everywhere. Take a walk down the street in any Thai city and you'll see dogs sleeping,...
If you have an allergy to MSG or are simply trying to avoid negative effects of consuming too much, traveling in Thailand will present challenges to limit MSG intake. 70% of Thai...