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I’ve got a secret I need to confess. Last month I transgressed. It was just an afternoon fling, I promise. Am I ashamed? No. It was fantastic. In fact, it was so good I’m looking forward to doing it again. The thing is, I’m a man of simple tastes. Give me a lunchtime plate of [...]
For many non-Thai visitors, the reason for a trip to the northern border town of Mae Sai is usually a visa run. Travelling to Mae Sai from Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai can easily be done as a day trip, but if you are travelling on to the Golden Triangle or other areas of Chiang [...]
Located on the banks of the Ping River, the Riverside Restaurant is one of Chiang Mai’s most famous dining venues with a good reputation amongst the locals and expats who visit here. The restaurant is a scenic location to dine, but for a small extra charge you can join one of the nightly dinner cruises. [...]
Wendy Guest House is a budget hotel located in central Bangkok a few minutes’ walk from the Skytrain (National Stadium station). It’s also very convenient for a number of other Bangkok transport options and with rooms starting at around 1,000 Baht per night, Wendy House is a good base for sightseeing in the Thai capital. [...]
On a recent visit to Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai I opted to stay at the small guest-house, At Home Sukhothai which has received lots of good reviews on various online sites, but is it worthy of the positive recommendations? Here’s my personal review of my 4-night stay at one of the air-conditioned garden rooms at [...]
I first became aware of ‘Catching the Sun’ after watching the author being interviewed on BBC World. During that interview, Tony Parsons described his latest novel as a ‘love letter to Thailand’, but did the book live up to that description? The Plot Tom Finn has long been disillusioned with life in London, but it [...]
Thong Ta Resort and Spa is a budget hotel located close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi international airport. This makes it a good choice for passengers with a long wait between connecting flights or who just want the convenience of a hotel close to Bangkok airport. Rooms For a hotel in the low-price bracket the rooms are [...]
On a recent visit to Ko Lanta I wanted to stay for a few nights in Sala Dan, the main town on the island and the location of the port where most boats arrive and depart Ko Lanta. The Heart Inn is a budget hotel, but it’s pleasant enough and has a good location. Rooms [...]
I stayed at the Bella Villa Hotel on Third Road, Pattaya during a three-day visit to the seaside resort last last month. This hotel is part of a chain and this particular location on Third Road (not far from North Pattaya bus station) is the oldest of the Bella Villa properties. There is also a [...]
Staying at a hotel close to Bangkok airport can be a convenient option for travellers transiting via the Thai capital. I’ve previously stayed a number of times at the Queens Garden Resort, but over the weekend I opted for a one night stay at The Great Residence to see for myself how this particular hotel [...]