I’ve had a number of emails from people who are concerned about bringing prescribed drugs into Thailand. Thai customs officers are aware that travellers may need to bring prescribed drugs into the country and in most case it isn’t a problem. The following answers to some common questions should help to clarify matters. Do I [...]
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
February 6, 2012 By
Although there are plenty of stray dogs in Thailand, there are also some privileged pooches enjoying a pampered lifestyle. The two dogs in the photo below were curled up asleep on a stall at Chiang Mai’s Sunday Walking Street Market. There is a fondness for the ‘narak’ (cute or charming) in Thailand, whether it be [...]
Hello Kitty in Thailand
February 3, 2012 By
I don’t pretend to understand the whole Hello Kitty phenomenon. I’m not exactly the target market, but in Asia and Thailand it can be surprising where the little cat mascot crops up. You’d expect to see it perhaps on young children’s school bags or notebooks, but maybe not on an adult’s t-shirt or motorbike. Well, [...]
Phuket Airport Bus
February 2, 2012 By
If you are flying in or out of Phuket, the government-run airport bus can be a convenient transport option, especially if you are staying in Phuket Town. The route does not include the most popular beach resorts so it won’t be an ideal option for everybody, but it is still a useful service. The Phuket [...]
Take Nothing but Pictures, Leave Nothing but Footprints . . .
January 29, 2012 By
I took this photo last week on the beautiful little island of Ko Adang and it reminded me of the famous travel quote: “Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints . . . ” The island is located within the Tarutao National Marine Park in southern Thailand, a short hop away from Ko Lipe. [...]
Hotel Review: Lub Sbuy Guest House, Phuket Town
January 28, 2012 By
Earlier this week I stayed at the Lub Sbuy Guest House in Phuket Town. I only stayed for one night, but was impressed with the accommodation which is more akin to a boutique hotel. Lub Sbuy (which is pronounced more like ‘lap sabai’) is the Thai phrase for ‘sleep well’. Rooms Lub Sbuy offer a [...]
Chinese Lunar New Year in Phuket Town
January 24, 2012 By
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 [...]
