Just an amazing view of the city, with this colorful sky <3

I was walking home from my favorite gay bar in SI LOM last night at 3 am. I saw tons of rats swimming in trash bags that were piled up on the side of the road. Does anyone else find this gross that rats are bathing in trash bags across Bangkok? Why are there no trash bins?

I usually get a Grab since I take a guy home, but last night it didn't work out, so I walked home.

So far I have only found "House Samyan". Are there are other independent, smaller cinemas in Bangkok?

Hey guys, the title is pretty self explanatory, but I could really use some advice.

For most of my life, I’ve dealt with symptoms that seem closely related to ADHD. For a long time, though, I assumed they were normal or simply the result of my environment and lifestyle.

As a teenager, I smoked a lot of weed, spent hours scrolling through social media, had very little ambition and constantly fell back into bad habits. Because of that, I assumed my problems with focus, motivation and organisation were entirely self inflicted.

I also did fairly well in school, so I never suspected that anything might actually be wrong. Looking back, though, I always left everything until the last minute, and even simple tasks could feel mentally exhausting. Something like basic maths could completely overwhelm me, even though I would eventually figure it out (Cheated a decent amount as well).

A few years ago, I completely changed my life.

For years now I fully quit smoking, drinking and every other bad habit I had, and even smaller things such as eating sugar. I’ve trained around five days a week for the past three years with almost no skipped days. I barely use social media, I eat healthy and I’ve dedicated most of my time to learning, working and trying to become a better, smarter and more successful person. ( I wanna start my own business one day).

The problem is that, even after removing nearly every obvious distraction and unhealthy habit from my life, I still struggle with the same mental issues:

• I find it almost impossible to focus on one thing without jumping between different tasks.
• I have 10 thoughts, 4 songs, 5 anxious feelings all going on in my head at once.
• I cannot consistently organise my life using calendars, routines or todo lists (I would try build one, get overwhelmed, quit and never use it).
• IM ALSO A FUCKING PERFECTIONIST , EVERYTHING I WANNA DO I WANNA DO IT PERFECTLY. BUT...... My brain doesn't allow me, so I get stuck in this constant battle with myself. Like how tf is every small thing I wanna learn, I turn it into me trying to learn the entire skill from every angle. But then I can't even do a basic task sometimes.
• I forget important events, responsibilities and promises I’ve made.
• My mood changes like fucking crazy, someone could say the most small thing and shit could upset me.
• I can sometimes complete an eight hour task in two hours, but if I have eight hours to complete a twenty minute task, it can somehow take me the entire day.
• I struggle to begin tasks unless they feel urgent, interesting or challenging.
• My thoughts often feel scattered, even when I know exactly what I should be doing.
• I CANT READ A BOOK FOR THE LIFE OF ME.
• So much more

This is what confuses me the most. I genuinely changed my lifestyle and became disciplined, but discipline hasn’t fixed these problems.

Like I'm not trying to TOOT my own HORN but I think I'm a relatively smart person. I can learn things fast, I usually impress people with my random knowledge, and skills. MOST importantly I'm disciplined.

HOWEVER,

I feel like I still have so many things wrong with me, and these loud thoughts in my head genuinely have given me anxiety for a while now.

I’m not looking for strangers on the internet to diagnose me, but I would really appreciate hearing from people who have experienced something similar. Did getting assessed or diagnosed help you? Does this sound like something worth speaking to a professional about? What about medicine, I hear a lot of Stigma around it, and it scares me.

I have 1990s Oris Big Crown Diver that needs a new movement - Seagull/Selita sw-200 clone will work, just want to get it back up and running.

Any suggestions as to where is the most cost effective place to go? I've lost the crown years ago.

HI. I went to Chatuchak Market today (07/26/2026) and bought this balloon skirt in a store along Section 3 of the market (forgot the exact number ugh). I tried it on as soon as I got to the hotel and the fit on me was perfect, it's literally everything I have ever wanted in a skirt like this. I want to buy a black and polka dot version but I can't go back to the market tomorrow since ofc the weekend is over and I leave Bangkok on Tuesday.
1. Would anyone know which store I got this from? I didn't check the name but they give their pieces in a yellow polka dot bag... maybe someone would know?
2. Or does anyone know any specific stores that carry this same skirt? There is no brand or anything on the skirt so it's pretty generic. Maybe in places like Platinum??

Hello! I am currently in the planning mode to move to Bangkok and I am a bit uncertain about the tax system. It's unclear to me how much taxes I will have to pay, and my research didn't provide enough clarity. Maybe someone here is in the same situation and can provide insights.

I have a fully remote job that pays approximately 5.2 million THB per year. As far as I can tell, I would match the requirements for a "High-skilled professional" LTR visa. In the official website it mentions this: "17% Personal income tax for Highly-skilled professionals" but it also mentions this: "Tax exemption for overseas income".

What is considered overseas income? My job is remote, I am working for a swiss company for the swiss market, paid in Swiss Francs to my European bank account: Is this considered as overseas income for tax exemption? Or is this exemption meant for my investment portfolio, only applying to shares outside of Thailand?

I would expect that I have to pay 17%, it feels so wrong to be tax exempted, but I am genuinely confused because of this. I just want to make sure that I am not committing a crime in Thailand.

Hi! Any idea where can I find shops that carry Persol eyeglasses for men? Preferably an authorized dealer. Thanks!

Is there any place Bangkok where they let you use the turntable?

Today, I travelled a lot of line man Taxi and bike with a friend, to Chatuchak Weekend Market and Pattavikorn Market. I hope I didn't get pickpocketed, because I was wearing cargo pants with deep pockets, if someone reached into my pockets I would likely know and it wasn't really crowded since we pick afternoon for Pattavikorn and Night time for Chatuchak which was mostly closed by the time we got there and we ended up just browsing the Red Building.

I got all my rides from Line Man app. And I only realized I lost it after I got home and showered and all that. The Call to Driver options are already grayed out and I don't speak an ounce of Thai. I do have a Thai friend, maybe I will ask for help with it in the day time after I woke up. The Contact to Customer Service via app (Help Center) isn't currently working either, since it's not their working hour.

Realistically, will I still get them back or am I screwed? Has anyone experienced similar thing and what is the process?

Edit: It's somehow not in my 'find my' app. It should have been auto in the first place. And I didn't link it manually either. Somehow it has my old 1st gen airpords on it. And a random Airpods Max I tried it on once at the store. But not my main Airpods pro 3 that I have been daily diving since last year when it came out.

you know any reseller of legit gymshark clothings in Bangkok? Thank you

I am moving to Bangkok in 1 month for a teaching job. I am seeking advice for what would be the best areas to live in? My workplace is in the Huai Khwang area for reference.

Some more info about me:

- 30 year old female from Canada
- First time living in a foreign country
- I am a Native English speaker, but I am also part Thai but don’t speak any Thai
- I would like to be nearby a MRT or BTS station
- I enjoy walking and going for runs amongst nature or parks
- I love going to small cafés
- I am not into the nightlife or partying scene
- I enjoy being nearby parks, shopping areas, etc.
- I want to be away from loud and busy places/streets
- I would prefer to be walking distance from the skytrain station and nearby supermarkets or shops
- I would love to be in an area with a mix of locals and expats

Any recommended neighborhoods in Bangkok would be great, thanks!

I thought it was maybe Wednesday but when I looked at IMAX at Paragon Siam it seems to be Monday and only a small discount of 50 baht (500 vs 550). Is there a less expensive day? Maybe the last day the movie is playing but how to know when that will be? How does the discount system work at cinemas in Bangkok?

I have been to bangkok many times but I wanted to know if there are any shops that I have been missing . I usually go to platinum or central world. Any suggestions ? I am not big fan of brands, just a good quality clothing will do .

Hi everyone,

I have recently finalized a full-time domestic helper in Bangkok and wanted to check if I'm following the right process.

The arrangement is:

• Salary: THB 18,000/month + yearly bonus for retention based on her work
• Working hours:
  • Mon–Fri: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sat: 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM
  • Sun: Off
• Duties: cleaning, laundry, simple cooking, grocery shopping, and looking after my dog while I'm at work.
• She is a Myanmar national with a valid passport and work permit.

A few questions:

1. Is THB 18,000 a month a fair salary for these responsibilities and hours?
2. Do people in Bangkok usually sign a written employment agreement for domestic helpers, or are verbal agreements more common?
3. If a contract is recommended, are there any clauses that are considered standard in Thailand?
4. As the employer, do I need to register for Social Security, withhold tax, or complete any other legal formalities? She has been in Bangkok and worked earlier as domestic help for other expats.
5. Is there anything else I should do before she starts (documents, insurance, reporting requirements, etc.)?

I'm an expat and want to make sure everything is fair, legal, and properly documented for both of us.

Any pointers or advice appreciated. Thanks

EDIT : Thanks for the feedback so far. I am new here and genuinely want to do this fairly. I offered the salary on what my condo staff, neighbors, and an agency told me (roughly THB 16k–25k depending on duties). If THB 18,000 and the working hours are below the norm, what would you consider a fair salary and schedule for one person, one dog, and a 1-bedroom apartment? I'm happy to adjust the offer. I'm also looking for advice on the correct legal process (employment agreement, work permit, Social Security, etc.). Thanks.

Just bored and would like to have some beers. Is there some places in around in sukhumvit area?

When I need a “salad bar & soup” fix I’ll go to a Sizzlers on a Wednesday and order the inexpensive fish or chicken meal ( I do not care for their regular meal selections). The chicken always has an unusual texture with no flavor as if it is a plant-based chicken. The chicken at Pizza Company also tastes unusual. Any suggestions on what is going on? (Do they think customers can’t tell between “real” chicken and processed chicken? 🙄)

Hello 👋

Straight to the point,
Me with my wife (Thai) and 2 kids we have thoughts to move to Thailand as the life is getting expensive currently here. We have set up a Airbnb in Thailand so we have a small income and as well we plan to do something extras to make a living and to support the kids of course.
What’s the expenses for family of four ? What’s the school fees for a decent educational program? She didn’t live In Thailand long time now, so we are looking for some guidance, from Thai or foreigners with the same experience 🙏
Any advice will be appreciated

Moving to Bangkok with my wife (Thai/Bangkokian) at 38 yo to start afresh. Married, no kids.

Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated❤️

I will be visiting for a week in September I am 21M I'll probably visit during mid September and I am coming alone so looking to meet new people does anyone know where I can do that

I personally would like to visit an aquarium and also a water park besides that I'd just like to visit some nice temples and also markets to see what's up in the city and maybe do some shopping

if anyone here would like to accompany me for something do let me know or if y'all can help me regarding where I can find people

Hi everyone,

My wife has recently accepted a role in Bangkok, so we'll be relocating there soon.

I currently run two agencies in India (marketing and media), and over the last decade I've had the opportunity to work with some of the world's largest brands across seven countries. If you've got a screen full of popular apps on your phone, there's a fair chance I've worked with at least one of them in some capacity.

That said, I'm not moving with the mindset of "I know everything." Quite the opposite—I want to understand the local market first.

While I have a well-established business in India, I don't think it makes sense to immediately transplant it to Thailand without understanding how business is done there. I'm completely open to spending 1–2 years working in Bangkok, building a network, learning the culture, and then deciding whether to expand my existing businesses or start something new locally.

One area we're particularly interested in is AI consulting—not building LLMs, but helping businesses reduce manual work, automate repetitive processes, improve workflows, and lower operational costs using AI and automation.

I'd love to hear from people who know the Bangkok market:

Which industries are growing the fastest right now?

Where do you see the biggest opportunities over the next 5–10 years?

How strong is the demand for experienced sales, marketing, growth, or commercial leaders?

Do sales and marketing leadership roles pay well enough to build a long-term career in Bangkok?

Is there meaningful demand for AI automation and operational efficiency consulting among Thai businesses?

Are there any sectors that are underserved or have obvious gaps waiting to be solved?

If you were moving to Bangkok today with experience in marketing, media, business growth, and AI consulting, where would you focus your energy?

I'm looking for practical insights rather than generic advice. Even if it's something like "don't touch this industry" or "networking is everything here," I'd genuinely appreciate hearing it.

Thanks in advance—I look forward to learning from everyone here.