Wat Phra Kaeo and the Emerald Buddha
Located in the same complex of buildings on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Wat Phra Kaeo and the Grand Palace are regarded as ‘must-sees’ by many visitors to Bangkok.
The area of Ratanakosin was established as the Thai capital by King Rama 1 in 1782 following the fall of Ayutthaya to the Burmese. [...]
Floating Market, Damnoen Saduak
The Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak is just over 100 kilometres outside of Bangkok and is on many people’s must-do list when visiting the Thai capital. Some may argue that it’s ‘too touristy’, but I would recommend anybody to pay a visit because it is still a unique experience. The Floating Market at Damnoen Saduak [...]
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai
If you only visit one temple in Chiang Mai, then this should be the one you visit. The mountain wat that overlooks the city of Chiang Mai is the holiest temple in the north of Thailand.
History of the Temple
According to legend, in the late 14th Century holy relics were placed on the back of a [...]
Chiang Mai River Cruise
Whilst the choice of river dinner cruises in Bangkok is overwhelming, the same is not true of Chiang Mai. Mae Ping River Cruise is probably the best established of the few companies that run dinner cruises in Chiang Mai. However, the choice of food isn’t extensive with the option of a set menu or a [...]
Wat Tham Seua (Tiger Cave Temple), Krabi
It may be hard to drag yourself away from Krabi’s beautiful beaches, but a visit to Wat Tham Seua is recommended. A tiger once lived in the cave that is now the monastery’s main hall and hence the name. Set in a tropical forest 10 kms outside of Krabi Town, the main cave and temple [...]
River Cruise - Bangkok by Night
A number of competing firms provide the option of an evening dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River. It’s a pleasant way to enjoy Bangkok and the ‘River of Kings’ at night, with a typical cruise taking around 2 hours and ranging in price from 800 – 2,000 Baht. Most dinner cruises require reservations at [...]
Jim Thompson’s House, Bangkok
A trip to Jim Thompson’s House had long been on my ‘to do’ list, but it was only on my last visit to Bangkok that I finally got round to it. I can be a cynical old so and so and I actually surprised myself at how much I enjoyed the whole afternoon.
About Jim Thompson
For [...]