Richard Barrow
Richard Barrow
British expat in Bangkok since 1994 · Travel writer, blogger & content creator · Thailand & Asia train travel specialist
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Contact Richard Barrow
Please note: this contact is for media & business enquiries only. I'm unable to respond to general travel questions via email.
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Email richard@richardbarrow.com
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DM on Twitter / X @richardbarrow
For general travel questions, please use the community Facebook groups listed in each section below.
Explore My Work
🚂 Thai Train Guide Rail travel in Thailand 10 links
🌏 Asian Train Guide Rail travel across Asia 4 links
Thailand Travel News, guides & food 4 links
🛠️ Free Online Apps Useful tools for Thailand 6 tools
📚 Language Learning English resources 4 links
📰 Article Archives Stories about Thailand Coming soon
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Thailand Travel
Your go-to resource for exploring Thailand — from breaking news and practical guides to the best street food and hidden gems. I've been living and writing about Thailand since 1994.
Websites
🌐 Richard Barrow in Thailand Main blog — news, guides & expat life 📍 Bangkok Finder Discover places & experiences in Bangkok 🗺️ Thai Tracks Thai railway timetables & route maps 🍜 Thai Street Food Dishes, markets & where to eat
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Train Travel in Thailand
Everything you need to plan a rail journey in Thailand — from booking tickets and reading timetables to exploring scenic routes off the beaten track.
Websites
🚂 Thai Train Guide Guides & tips for train travel in Thailand 🗺️ Thai Tracks Railway timetables & route maps
Social Channels
YouTubeThai Train Guide channel Twitter / X@thaitrainguide Instagram@thaitrainguide Facebook PageThai Train Guide Facebook PageExplore Thailand by Rail
Communities
Asian Train GuideFacebook Group Thailand Rail ToursFacebook Group Rail Riders Club (Thailand)Facebook Group
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Train Travel in Asia
Covering rail journeys across the entire Asian continent — from Japan's Shinkansen to slow trains through Vietnam, Myanmar and beyond.
Website
🌏 Asian Train Guide Rail travel guides across Asia
Social Channels
YouTubeAsian Train Guide channel Twitter / X@asiantrainguide Facebook PageAsian Train Guide
Communities
Asian Train GuideLarge Facebook Group
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Language Learning
English learning resources created specifically for Thai students and teachers — practical, accessible, and designed for real-world use.
Website
📚 English Room English learning resources for Thailand
Free Classroom Tools
📝 Quiz & Worksheet Creator Create custom, interactive HTML quizzes and editable worksheets 🔤 Word Search Maker Create, play, and print custom puzzles for your students ⌨️ Typing Game Generator Create a custom typing game for your students
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Free Online Apps
Free tools I've built for Thailand life and the classroom — no sign-up or account needed.
📅 90-Day Report Calendar Work out when you need to report your address to Immigration 🎊 Upcoming Thai Festivals Graphic showing days remaining until major Thai holidays 🗺️ Provinces Visited Interactive map — track which Thai provinces you've visited
Teaching & Learning Tools
📝 Quiz & Worksheet Creator Create custom, interactive HTML quizzes and editable worksheets 🔤 Word Search Maker Create, play, and print custom puzzles for your students ⌨️ Typing Game Generator Create a custom typing game for your students
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Article Archives
Three decades of writing about Thailand — news, guides, expat stories, and in-depth features covering everything from Bangkok street life to remote hill tribe villages.
Archives — Coming Soon
📖 Article archive links are being organised. Check back soon!
  In the Media  

Magazine interviews, newspaper features & broadcast appearances

📺 BBC News
Example: Interview on Thailand Tourism Recovery
BBC World Service · 2024
📰 Bangkok Post
Example: Expat Life in Bangkok — 30 Years On
Bangkok Post · 2023
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