Neither. Go to Huai Khwang Market instead.

@Joe *****

Couldn’t agree more. Most Thais are completely oblivious when they’re being racist. It’s so ingrained in the culture that it flies under the radar without any attention or societal pushback. It’s so normalized that no one even questions it.

Racism in Thailand is rampant, but the difference is there’s almost zero awareness. Most Thais wouldn’t even know what truly counts as racist and what doesn’t. For instance, darker-skinned Thais are often seen as inferior or poor—it’s a common mindset. Some establishments even deny entry to foreigners based purely on ethnicity, and it happens so often that it’s seen as totally normal. After living here for years, I can confidently say racism runs far deeper in Thailand than in any Western country I’ve been to. There’s no comparison.

I could go on for days with examples. Just last month, a taxi driver asked where I was from, and when I said the USA, he straight-up asked me what city in America doesn’t have a certain race because that’s where he’d want to move. He had no clue how wildly inappropriate and racist that was, which made it even more surreal. It’s not just casual—it’s ingrained, and most people here don’t even realize it.

This is good, but IMO, the fried sweet potato balls (aka Kai Tao or Kanom Kai Nok Kra Ta) are better, especially if you get them from the Tiger chain.

Doh! I’m O-negative and would totally donate if I was in Thailand right now!

Obtaining Thai nationality is easy - just like climbing Everest in flip-flops!

I recommend you don’t come. Thai immigration laws have become stricter, penalizing those of us who abide by the rules, all thanks to individuals who habitually overstay their visas. It's disgraceful.

Tie the knot with a Thai, and boom - land ownership unlocked! Problem solved... or is it? Depends on who you're asking - your lawyer or your in-laws.

Don’t buy into that. There’s always a “crackdown” on foreigners in one way or another. Thailand does everything pretty much by the book, except when it doesn’t, which is often. Volume is key. Ask 10 random Thai immigration officers about some intricate detail regarding visas and you’ll get 10 different answers.

All you need to do is visit more branches until you get approval. Insisting on speaking to a manager and arguing your case does actually make a difference. I got rejected by around 5 banks before finally getting approved, and all this was on a 30-day tourist visa. Do not accept "no" for an answer. Keep pushing, and you will eventually get approved. They might tell you a work permit is necessary, but it's complete nonsense, as they frequently approve tourists without work permits.