What the US election outcome will mean for Southeast Asia
With the US elections just around the corner, people in Southeast Asia might think the US elections is a world away and remotely affects them in a small way. Perhaps, they’re right. There are plenty enough issues in Southeast Asia as it is, with every country responding individually towards certain key issues like the current pandemic. But there are reasons why Southeast Asians should care.
I Did Not Buy Clothes for Ten Months and Here’s What I Learned
I learned that we’re all consuming more than we need and need to do something about it. Since we were kids, it has been ingrained in us that material wealth makes us happy. Whether that be a new toy or a new pair of shoes. As we get older and eventually make our own money, we measure our sense of accomplishment by buying your first [enter name of item here]. And that’s fine. It's the constant pursuit of more and more things that is damaging.
Leaving Bangkok 6 Months On
Leaving Bangkok for England was for me my most cathartic experience to date; the sense of release was unreal. I was excited to be leaving The City behind, I was looking forward to all those clichés: friends, family, food, dog, fresh air etc.
Musings of an English Teacher in Thailand: Life, Career and the Choices we make
I have decided to end my time living in The Land of Dilly Dalliers this summer, I am going to change my life from living in a fast paced (ha!) city to a suburban town of London. I am moving from a spacious condo to a detached house occupied by my parents (I’m 33 this year!).
How I Landed a Job in Social Media
Recently, I was given the amazing opportunity to work full time in a start up company in Bangkok providing Social Media Services to entrepreneurs, professionals and small businesses.
How I Left my Day Job to Become an Online Entrepreneur
Moving from a day job to entrepreneurship is a thought that scares most people. Who wouldn't be? Having a day job is and has always been a sign of security.
Philippines Anti-Cybercrime Law: The Waiting
Despite protest and criticisms of the Anti-Cybercrime Law in the Philippines, it went ahead without a glitch, faster than you could ever say SOPA or PIPA. At first glance, the name doesn't sound any harm, similar to the US bills SOPA and PIPA, but if you have read the contents of the bill, things are not always as they sound.
Jobs in Thailand for Foreigners
For foreigners looking for jobs in Thailand, job opportunities may be quite scarce but there is a silver lining. People who have lived here long enough will probably tell you that networking is one of the best ways to land a job.
How I Moved to Live and Work in Thailand
Krungthep, known to many as Bangkok, is now known to me as home. A lot has been said about living, working and moving to Thailand. There is a blog post written by a friend about how chaotic it can be in maneuvering the streets of Bangkok.
7 Quick Tips to Manage Work and Study
While the prospect of working and studying at the same time isn't enticing and means not getting the best of both worlds, it is a turbo-charged way of taking on both worlds altogether.
To Work or Not to Work (Now)
I was so eager to be independent and to have complete control of my finances, it was more of the feeling that this is going to the be the first day of the rest of my life.
The First Day of the Rest of My Adult Life
Welcome to the real world, says John Mayer's song back in the early 2000's. Nothing could probably remind me of my university days more than this song which also reflect my then hopes and dreams.