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Khan Toke Dinner at Old Chiang Mai Cultural Centre

Khan Toke Dinner at Old Chiang Mai Cultural Centre

As a visitor to Thailand you may see tour companies and travel agencies advertising khan toke dinner shows. Whilst there are some venues in Bangkok, khan toke dinner shows are more prevalent in the north of Thailand such as Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai.
The khan toke is a tradition of northern and north-eastern Thailand. [...]

Thai Government Looks to Feng Shui for Harmony

The Thai government appears keen to explore every possible route to achieve national reconciliation following Thailand’s recent bout of political unrest. Amid the dialogue and rhetoric about political and social reform, feng shui experts have been called in to Government House in Bangkok. The ancient Chinese system of feng shui positions buildings, furniture and objects [...]

Full Moon Party Boat Accident

Two speedboats collided in the Gulf of Thailand last night with local reports stating that at least 39 people have been injured and 2 people are missing. The incident occurred off the coast of Ko Samui as the boats carrying tourists travelled to and from the famous Full Moon Party on the neighbouring island of [...]

Khao Man Kai (Chicken and Rice)

Khao Man Kai (Chicken and Rice)

The simple and classic dish of khao man kai is one of my personal favourites. Usually eaten in the morning or at lunchtime, khao man kai is a dish of Hainanese origin that has established itself as an all-time Thai classic.
The chicken is boiled and the chicken stock is then reserved to be used in [...]

Thai Economy Set for World Cup Boost

On the eve of the football World Cup in South Africa, it isn’t just Thai football fans getting excited about the start of the competition. Following the recent problems in Bangkok, the World Cup will provide some welcome relief to a number of businesses in Thailand with Thai exports expected to receive a boost on [...]

Is it Safe to Visit Bangkok and Thailand Now?

During the recent protests in Thailand, a number of countries issued travel advisories warning against travel to Bangkok. Some embassies also advised against travel to other parts of Thailand. Most countries have now relaxed these advisories, but some tourists may still be wondering whether it is safe to visit Bangkok or other parts of Thailand [...]

Thai PM and Ministers Survive No Confidence Vote

Thailand’s prime minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva, has survived a no-confidence vote following the recent violence in Bangkok. Abhisit and five of his ministers were facing censure for the way in which they handled the anti-government red shirt protest which began in Bangkok in mid-March and finally ended amid violent scenes in May. Speaking during the debate, [...]