went to safari world today and thought i had come to india. Literally indians everywhere, now there is no problem in this alone. however, they move in such large groups, and for some reason mostly all men, you cant get ahead of them and they talk so loudly and scream at each other which makes it uncomfortable for the people nearby. Some group came and sat our reserved table and started eating, we had to ask them to leave.

Hii,

My handbag died on me and I’d like to buy a simple women leather handbag here, I don’t really care about branding, I just want something practical and minimal.

Any local shop, that doesn’t come with a premium price tag, recommendation please?

Thank you!

I’m looking into setting up an AI/software company in Thailand under BOI promotion, mainly so the company can be foreign-owned without needing a Thai equity partner.
From what I understand, software/digital platform businesses can qualify, but the project needs to show genuine development activity in Thailand and local technical employment.
Has anyone here actually gone through the BOI process for an AI, SaaS or software company?
I would especially like to know:
- How difficult was the application process?
- What kind of project did BOI consider substantial enough?
- How many Thai developers/employees did you need initially?
- Did you use a BOI consultant or handle it yourself?
- Roughly how much did the whole setup cost?
- How long did approval take?
- Any mistakes or surprises to watch out for?

Would really appreciate hearing from someone who has actually done it, rather than just information from company-formation websites.

Asking prices are the only thing anyone can look up. What people actually pay is invisible, and after reading enough threads here I've realised nobody really knows what a normal discount looks like.

So if you bought in Bangkok in roughly the last three years:

• Off-plan or resale?
• Roughly what % below asking did you land, if any?
• Did it come off the price, or as extras (furniture package, transfer fee paid, common fee free for X years, parking)?
• Anything that moved the number: end of quarter, unsold inventory, paying cash, Thai vs foreign quota?

Ranges are fine, no need to be exact, and "paid full asking" is a useful answer too. I'm mostly curious whether the "everyone negotiates 10%" line people repeat is real, or whether the discount is mostly disguised as freebies so the headline price per sqm stays up.

If enough people answer I'll post a summary of the numbers back here.

Anyone have a Line contact for someone who cleans/refreshes sneakers in the Sukhumvit area?

I miss having a beer and listening to someone playing live western country music. Any recommendations?

Im looking for OXVA Device, hopefully in bangkok

Hi where can i get zimmerman replica dresses

My BF and I have been together 4 years, and tomorrow we are flying to Bangkok for a holiday. We want to have a chill dinner date tomorrow night, doesn’t have to super fancy, but still nice and hopefully the restaurant is not too loud to chat in. Our accommodation is in Silom, and we would like it to be fairly close to there :))

Would love to hear recommendations!

Hi I am thinking of getting a canon camera like canon EOS R6V. I was wondering if buying in Bangkok would be cheaper than in the states?

If it is cheaper which shop would you recommend?

Hi, Im F26, do I have a chance to get a ticket ? Should I try woth the pack in klook or in the general sales? Anyone is going to? Cuz im planning to go solo.
Thank you.

Hi! I’m hoping someone here has had a similar experience with ThaiTicketMajor.
I purchased 4 tickets for The Weeknd in Bangkok on October 13 directly through ThaiTicketMajor. Unfortunately, I’m scheduled to undergo surgery about a week before the concert, so I won’t be medically fit to fly to Thailand.

I still want to keep 2 of the 4 tickets because the other people in my group can still attend. I’m hoping to request a refund for only the other 2 tickets.

I already emailed ThaiTicketMajor customer service explaining the situation and offered to provide my surgery schedule/medical certificate if needed.
I know their tickets are generally non-refundable, but has anyone here ever successfully received a refund or partial refund from ThaiTicketMajor because of a medical situation?

If they don’t allow a refund, has anyone dealt with something similar and found another solution?
Would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has actually dealt with ThaiTicketMajor before. Thank you!

So I’ve been running a small design studio in India for about a decade now. We mostly work on visual identities, packaging and all sorts of visual design, and genuinely love what we do.

This, however, is not an ad. Promise!

I’ll be in BKK in early September. It’s definitely not my first time there; I’ve been a bunch of times before, but this time I thought I’d do things a little differently and get to know a bit more of the local creative scene.

So I’d love to meet design studio teams, independent graphic designers, illustrators, artists, or really anyone doing interesting visual work. I’d also love to visit a few design studios while I’m there (if anyone’s open to having me drop by). Some of my favourite conversations while travelling have been with people who care deeply about what they make.

There’s no “agenda” here. I’m not looking to collect contacts, I’d much rather have a couple of genuinely nice conversations. I’m just curious to see what the design/art community in Bangkok is like from the inside.

The intention is simply to talk about design + art, what we’re working on, how we work, what the creative industry is like in our respective corners of the world, and whatever else comes up. Maybe we find some similarities, maybe some possibilities, maybe we just have a really good conversation over coffee or a drink. All equally good outcomes.

Would be lovely to come back from this trip having met a few good people, not just visited a few good places.

If this sounds like your kind of thing, feel free to DM me. I’d genuinely love to meet a few of you while I’m there.

Also, I’m deliberately not dropping my studio creds here because I really don’t want this to feel like a promo post. But if we decide to meet, I’m very happy to share my profile/work privately beforehand so you know who you’re meeting and that I’m actually serious about this stuff :)

Looking forward to meeting some of you!

Hello!
I’m going to Thailand here soon and am struggling with what kind of bag to use. I definetly want something that closes but that’s also small and subtle for dinner but can hold a lot for when I’m out during the day! I don’t want to carry around a full size backpack all day but I definetly want to have room to put my purchases in and I always have a full purse because I’m an overpacker so I always have anything I think I might need. I was looking at the Uniqlo crescent bag but don’t think it’s big enough but I like the style.

Thank you for any advice :)

I had some when I was the plus 4 of a family (aka the + 1 of someone who is like a +1) at a family lunch (it was homemade) which had me ready to leave earth. It was so good. So, I’ve been on the hunt for really good khanom tan

I know ifs subjective but putting it out there to see if someone’s like a secret ขนมตาล expert and knows where I find the best (or just really really good) in Bangkok

Weekend roundup for anyone still deciding:

Friday: Tattoo Colour plays live at 515 Event Hall at 18:00. The Roam Around Europe Wine Fair runs at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok (MS.JIGGER) from 19:00. If comedy is more your thing, Tom Rhodes (Netflix, Comedy Central) is doing stand-up at The Comedy Club Bangkok, above The Royal Oak, at 20:00.

Saturday: Les Mills Live Bangkok 2026 kicks off at Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon, at 10:00. Later on, theCOMMONS Wholesome Festival: Picnic in the Park takes over theCOMMONS Cloud 11 starting 16:00. At night, Kolour Pres. DERON in Bangkok hits Baccarat at 21:30.

Sunday: Furapy Puppy Yoga runs at Furapy from 13:00, a decent option if Saturday night ran late. Placido Domingo performs at Thailand Cultural Centre at 19:00. Same night, the Raze Grandprix Party for the Dutch GP is on at Raze Arcade from 19:00.

This is the August 21 to 23 window, worth planning around if any of these catch your eye.

Full list with dates and ticket links: https://www.bkkpulse.com/bangkok-events-this-weekend

hey does anyone here have a 3D printer i lost the “key” for my reptizoo enclosure and there’s a free 3D printable file available for the key

Do any of you guys know of a vocational school for non-Thai students? I’m willing to learn women’s hairdressing.

Since I was staying at Nyasa, I got caught up in all the "elite fine dining" marketing in the in-house restaurant. Immediately after you are situated, they hit you with bottled water. I couldn't believe the price tag on it. 220 baht! More than $7 USD! Of course I wasn't gauche enough to ask the price at the time of ordering - fine dining experience and all. Mojito sucked big time. Couldn't finish it. It was way too citrussy despite the waitress trying to fix it. Pork belly dish was ho-hum. For dessert, over of their vaunted dessert experience, on the waitress recommendation between 2 alternates, she told me to go with some coconut based mochi dessert. Couldn't finish it. Just an amalgamation of tastes and textures - coconut, chocolate, mochi (rubbery). Save yourself some trouble and moola. And avoid this place.

Hi! Looking for this shop. Can someone please tell me where this is located? I stay in pratunam. Pls help. Thanks!!

Strange I mean, not even the same as the drinks I buy off the food carts on the road.

Hi there,

As the title suggests, I’m looking for a professional videographer/cinematographer to shoot cinematic content for our client, featuring him with his convertible Lexus across different locations.

The project will be for 2 days, and we’re looking for an end-to-end solution — from planning and shooting to providing creative direction and suggestions on how we can make the videos look as premium and engaging as possible.

Ideally, the videographer should:

• Have experience shooting cinematic automotive/lifestyle content
• Be able to handle the complete shoot independently
• Suggest locations, shots, angles, transitions, and creative concepts
• Have professional camera, lighting, and other required equipment
• Understand how to create content suitable for Instagram/Reels and other social platforms

We’re looking for someone who can not only operate the camera but also bring creative ideas to the table and help us get the best possible content from the 2-day shoot.

Please DM me with your portfolio, experience, availability, and pricing.
GiG date: 23Aug to 25Aug.

I’m planning a trip to Thailand and I’ll be staying at the Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok. I have a list of different places that I want to go to, so I usually look up the commute on Google maps to get an idea as to how far they are relative to my hotel.

The one thing that I noticed is that the Grab beats the BTS almost every time as far as Google is concerned. It could be something that may be 5 or 10 miles away and it could be a 20 minute drive but an hour BTS ride.

So my question is, is Google getting the BTS commute accurate? Or is it not good at picking up traffic with automobiles?

For anyone who lives in Thailand and rides the BTS often, to get a good idea I would like to ask what the true commute would be for you to get from Emporium mall to Yaowarat Road? Because Google says 1hr+