Accommodation
Where to Stay in Bangkok
Search for Bangkok hotels » Many people on a 2 or 3 week vacation in Thailand only spend a few days in Bangkok before heading to the beaches of the south or the … [Read More...]
Food
Salapao – Chinese Steamed Buns
White steamed buns called 'salapao' are a popular snack in Thailand. They are sold at hawker stalls and roadside … [Read More...]
Reviews
Review: Bangkok River Dinner Cruise on the Manohra Boat
In Bangkok there are numerous hotels and private operators who run dinner cruises along the Chao … [Read More...]
Tourist Attractions
Maya Bay, Phi Phi (Location for “The Beach”)
Maya Bay is amongst the most photogenic of Thailand’s beaches. The natural beauty of the … [Read More...]
Latest Updates
Chinese Lunar New Year in Phuket Town
Phuket has long-established links with the Chinese community dating back to the time when the island was known for tin mining rather than tourism. I took the photos below earlier this evening along Talang Road, an historic and charming district of Phuket Town. This area has been a focal point for the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations on the … [Read More...]
Ko Lipe View
Pictures don't always tell the whole story. I took this photo yesterday from the viewpoint on Ko Adang island in the Tarutao National Marine Park in southern Thailand. It took me 40 minutes to climb to the highest of the three viewpoints, but when I got there (sweaty and a little out of breath) I was rewarded with some stunning views of the … [Read More...]
Year of the Dragon
The Chinese Lunar New Year arrives on Monday January 23 and will be celebrated with some gusto in various parts of Thailand. There have been strong historical links between Thailand and China and today an estimated 14% of Thailand’s 65 million population are of Chinese descent. This year it is the Year of the Dragon. More specifically, it is … [Read More...]
Mixed Messages Over Terrorism Alert
Thai authorities remain adamant that there is no threat of a terrorist attack in Bangkok despite the recent warnings issued by Israel, United States and other western governments. On Friday evening a Lebanese man with alleged connections to Hezbollah was arrested at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport following a tip-off from Israeli intelligence … [Read More...]
After Dinner Condoms
Some restaurants hand out mints at the end of the meal, but not at this particular establishment in Bangkok where the mints are replaced by condoms. Cabbages and Condoms is something of a Bangkok institution and if you are visiting the Thai capital, I highly recommend paying this restaurant a visit. I've always found the food to be good and the … [Read More...]
The Chingchok Lizard
The little chingchok lizards can be seen everywhere in Thailand, often high up clinging to walls or ceilings and are often referred to as the house lizard. These natives of south-east Asia are harmless and are a common sight in homes, hotels and guest-houses where they should be welcomed because they like to eat mosquitoes. Part of the gecko … [Read More...]
The Cavemen Traffic Lights of Krabi Town
Thailand is full of surprises. Living here and travelling around the country it’s easy for the unusual to become normal, but even I remember being perplexed when I first saw these traffic lights in Krabi Town some years ago. At first sight they can easily be mistaken for monkeys or apes, but they are in fact depictions of cavemen or Neanderthal … [Read More...]
