Restaurant Review: Tamarind Village, Chiang Mai
The Tamarind Village is a boutique hotel located on Ratchadamnoen Road in the old town district of Chiang Mai. However, you don’t have to be a …
Telling the Time Thai Style
The Thai way of expressing the time can be confusing for Westerners who are used to a 12-hour clock divided between am and pm. That’s because …
Thai Numbers
Some of the most useful Thai words you can learn are those for numbers. I’ve written down a list below, but as with all Thai words given on this …
Siam Sunrays: Thailand’s Signature Cocktail
An exotic cocktail, Siam Sunrays, has recently been unveiled as part of a campaign to encourage tourism in Thailand. Described as ‘Thailand in a …
Bangkok Transport
Getting around in Bangkok can be a bewildering experience for any visitor to the Thai capital, but there are some options such as the Skytrain …
Thai Love Phrases
Valentine’s Day (Wan Valentine in Thai) is a day when couples can be expected to be ro-man-tik mak ma (very romantic). Those who are bpakwaan …
Superstitions in Thailand
In general, Thai people tend to be very superstitious and with today being Friday the 13th it’s as good a time as any to explore a few of these …
Where to Stay in Bangkok
Best price guarantee for Bangkok hotels & guest-houses » Many people on a 2 or 3 week vacation in Thailand only spend a few days in Bangkok before …
Public Holiday for Makha Bucha Day
Makha Bucha Day (may also be written as Maka Puja and various other combinations) is an important public holiday in Thailand which commemorates the …
Who are the Yellow Shirts and Red Shirts?
February 2009 The recent change in government in Thailand does not signal an end to the country’s long standing political problems. Although the …
Dozens Killed in Bangkok Nightclub Fire
Bangkok: 1 January 2009 At least 59 people have died and many more have been injured in a fire which took hold in a Bangkok nightclub shortly after …
Thai Attitudes to Skin Colour
For many Western tourists to Thailand, at least part of the trip will be spent trying to get a tan. For those of us who come from colder climates, …
Chulalongkorn Day
October 23rd is a national holiday in Thailand to mark Chulalongkorn Day. The public holiday commemorates one of Thailand’s most revered kings, …
Royal Funeral Arrangements for Thai Princess
The cremation ceremonies for the king’s sister, Princess Galyani Vadhana, will take place in Bangkok over a six day period from 14-19 November …
Preah Vihear Temple
The Khmer ruins of the Preah Vihear Temple (also known as Khao Phra Viharn) are located on top of a cliff on the Thai-Cambodian border approximately …
End of Buddhist Lent (Awk Phansa)
Awk Phansa marks the end of the three-month Buddhist Lent period and the traditional end of the rainy season. The final day of the Buddhist Lent …
Thai Small Talk
When you meet a Thai person for the first time and engage in conversation you may be surprised by the directness of some of the questions. What may be …
How to Make a Buddhist Offering (Wai Phra)
When Thai Buddhists visit the temple they will normally make an offering. This act is known as wai phra; wai being the traditional greeting with palms …