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Thailand is a very safe place to get your first introduction to Asia, especially for the first-time traveler. It’s not a bad idea to carry a mobile phone around either, as pay-as-you-go plans are inexpensive, and coverage is excellent throughout the country. But, just like at home, it’s good to know the correct emergency phone number to call should you …

Learning Thai is challenging and rewarding, but it doesn’t always have to feel like hard work. One suggestion is to study topics or do activities that you’re interested in. Do you like cooking? Do a search for “ตำราอาหาร” (cookbook) and try to follow a recipe written in Thai. Learning to read and write in Thai is that much easier when …

Today marks the one-month anniversary of Bean and Gone Coffee Shop, and Gick and Champ have really done a superb job. There’s nothing better to walk in and order one of the freshly-baked coconut cupcakes and pair it with a rich dark espresso. Whether you believe that baking is an art form or a science, these two have it down …

Learning Thai can be a challenging and equally rewarding experience. Being a tonal language, new learners usually find it hard to distinguish the sounds from the tones. For instance, “Mai mai mai mai mai?” properly spoken in Thai roughly translates to “New wood doesn’t burn, does it?” One way to practice listening skills is by watching a Thai series or …

Bean and Gone, Patong’s newest coffee shop located in Patong Language School in Phuket, Thailand is now on Trip Advisor! Tell everyone what you think about the freshly-baked, decadent Death by Chocolate cupcakes, tasty sandwiches, hand-crafted coffee drinks, and freshly-squeezed orange juice on offer. Take advantage of the free high-speed internet on your own laptop or use one of the …