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.
Email
richard@richardbarrow.com
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@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
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Asian Train Guide
Rail travel across Asia
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Thailand Travel
News, guides & food
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Free Online Apps
Useful tools for Thailand
8 tools
Language Learning
English resources
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Article Archives
Stories about Thailand
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Educational Websites
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Computer Skills LabPractical computer activities for students
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English Word BankBuild English vocabulary by level
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English Chat RoomPractise English conversation online
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Maths Play LabInteractive maths practice for students
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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 ThailandThai Travel News and Events
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Richard Barrow in Thailand
Main blog — news, guides & expat life
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Map of Thailand
Interactive map — track which Thai provinces you've visited
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Thai Tracks
Thai railway timetables & route maps
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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.
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Thai Train Guide
Guides & tips for train travel in Thailand
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Thai Tracks
Railway timetables & route maps
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Social Channels
YouTubeThai Train Guide channel
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Twitter / X@thaitrainguide
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Instagram@thaitrainguide
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Facebook PageThai Train Guide
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Facebook PageExplore Thailand by Rail
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Communities
Asian Train GuideFacebook Group
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Thailand Rail ToursFacebook Group
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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.
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Asian Train Guide
Rail travel guides across Asia
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Social Channels
YouTubeAsian Train Guide channel
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Twitter / X@asiantrainguide
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Facebook PageAsian Train Guide
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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.
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English Room
English learning resources for Thailand
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English Word Bank
Build English vocabulary by level
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English Chat Room
Practise English conversation online
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Free Classroom Tools
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Quiz & Worksheet Creator
Create custom, interactive HTML quizzes and editable worksheets
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Spelling Quiz Maker
Create custom, interactive HTML spelling quizzes
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Hot Potatoes Quiz Converter
Convert your existing Hot Potatoes quizzes to new file
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Spelling Test for Lucky Dip
Students have to get 100% to win raffle ticket
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Talking Picture Dictionary
Creates talking dictionary for English Room
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Word Search Maker
Create, play, and print custom puzzles for your students
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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.
Teaching & Learning Tools
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Quiz & Worksheet Creator
Create custom, interactive HTML quizzes and editable worksheets
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Word Search Maker
Create, play, and print custom puzzles for your students
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Typing Game Generator
Create a custom typing game for your students
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Speedometer and Noise Meter
Measure movement speed and surrounding sound levels
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Student Text Toolkit
Useful text tools for 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
📰 South China Morning Post
My Life: After almost 30 years in Thailand, the British teacher and blogger tells Thomas Bird how he became hooked on the Southeast Asian country's trains.
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