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Historic Budget Hotel – The Atlanta, Bangkok

Historic Budget Hotel – The Atlanta, Bangkok

Located in the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok, The Atlanta hotel is one of the more atmospheric places you can choose to stay in the Thai capital if you are on a budget. The hotel is unashamedly old-fashioned which will appeal to some and deter others.
Much of the charm of the hotel lies with the period [...]

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Thailand Weddings and Honeymoons

Thailand is firmly established as a popular honeymoon destination, but more recently an increasing number of couples are also deciding to get married in Thailand. A Thailand wedding can be both romantic and practical and is no longer as difficult to arrange as it once was. Whether you want a traditional Thai wedding, a Christian [...]

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Take Off Your Shoes

In Thailand, there are a number of different do’s and don’ts. In general, most minor indiscretions will be forgiven, but if you act respectfully towards local traditions and customs you will automatically receive appreciation from Thai people. One of the everyday ways you can show respect is when visiting certain buildings where you will be [...]

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Thai Style Doughnuts (Pa Thong Koh)

Thai Style Doughnuts (Pa Thong Koh)

These deep-fried dough sticks are popular at breakfast time and are particularly good taken with coffee. For foreign visitors who can’t get used to the idea of eating soup or noodles for breakfast, look out for the pa thong koh stalls which often set up in the morning. Pa thong koh consist of two dough [...]

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Chiang Mai Ram Hospital

I went to the hospital in Chiang Mai last week because I’ve had an ongoing problem with my eye. I’ve had a stye for ages and I’ve been saying to myself for months that I had to get it properly sorted out. I was also well aware that as the stye still hadn’t gone away [...]

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Kin Khao Reu Yang?

Food plays an integral part in Thai culture and one way this is demonstrated is in the question used in everyday life, ‘kin khao reu yang?’ The phrase translates as ‘have you eaten yet?’ It’s a social pleasantry used between friends and acquaintances along the same lines as saying ‘how are you?’ or ‘how’s it [...]

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Thai King Makes Full Recovery from Illness

The Royal Household Bureau have announced that Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej has made a full recovery from his recent illness, but will remain in hospital to aid his recuperation.
The Thai monarch was admitted to Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok in September suffering from a fever and a lung infection. Since that time, the king has [...]

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Review: Etihad Airways London to Bangkok

Review: Etihad Airways London to Bangkok

Earlier this month I flew with Etihad Airways (economy class) on the London Heathrow to Bangkok route (via Abu Dhabi). As it’s the first time I’ve flown with this airline I’d like to give my review of the service so that it might help somebody else thinking of flying on this route with Etihad. The [...]

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Hua Hin Railway Station

Hua Hin Railway Station

The royal association with the seaside resort of Hua Hin is immediately evident if you arrive in Hua Hin by train. The quaint train station is the most photogenic in Thailand thanks mainly to the royal waiting room which stands apart from the other station buildings. The picturesque red and white pavilion was built during [...]

Thai Style Doughnuts (Pa Thong Koh)

Thai Style Doughnuts (Pa Thong Koh)

These deep-fried dough sticks are popular at breakfast time and are particularly good taken with coffee. For foreign visitors who can’t get used to the idea of eating soup or noodles for breakfast, look out for the pa thong koh stalls which often set up in the morning. Pa thong koh consist of two dough [...]

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery (Don Rak)

Kanchanaburi War Cemetery (Don Rak)

One of the most emotive places to visit in Kanchanaburi is the Don Rak War Cemetery which is located opposite the main Kanchanaburi train station. Almost 7,000 POW (prisoner of war) graves are laid out in straight lines amidst the neatly manicured lawns and gardens.
After the end of World War II, the cemetery at [...]

Ao Phang Nga and James Bond Island

Ao Phang Nga and James Bond Island

A popular day tour from Phuket, Krabi and Khao Lak involves a visit to the islands and rock formations of Ao Phang Nga (Ao= Bay). The bay is located in the Andaman Sea in between Phuket and Krabi and incorporates some stunning scenery. Mangroves line parts of the shoreline and limestone karsts jut out of [...]

Buddha Images for Each Day of the Week

Buddha Images for Each Day of the Week

When you visit temples in Thailand, you may notice a line of Buddha images in different poses. Each image reflects specific events in the life of Buddha which occurred on different days of the week. In Thailand, the day of the week on which you are born is considered important and so Thai Buddhists may [...]

Thai Dumplings (Khanom Jeeb)

Thai Dumplings (Khanom Jeeb)

Also written as ‘khanom jiip‘, these delicious treats originate from China (where they are known known as ’siu mai’). If you find that some Thai food is just too spicy for you, try some of the Chinese-style dishes such as khanom jeeb or salapao which are cheap and tasty snacks without the spice. These can [...]

Salapao – Chinese Steamed Buns

Salapao – Chinese Steamed Buns

White steamed buns called ’salapao’ are a popular snack in Thailand. They are sold at hawker stalls and roadside eateries as well as Chinese restaurants. Fillings for the buns can be savoury or sweet. Savoury salapao usually consist of barbecued or minced pork. The filling in the picture is ’sai moo daeng’ (’moo daeng’ = [...]