Island Hopping in Krabi
Some cynics say there are no longer any unspoiled island paradises left in Thailand, or indeed, anywhere else in the world. There’s no doubt …
Traditional Thai Massage
Traditional Thai medicine has four components to ensure good health; herbal medicine, correct diet, meditation and massage. All four are important to …
Mango with Sticky Rice and Mango Shakes
There are a number of different varieties of mango in Thailand which means that there is no one single mango season and the fruit can be enjoyed in …
Hill Tribe Museum, Chiang Rai
Many tourists visiting Chiang Rai use the city as a base for trekking and visiting the surrounding hill tribe villages. Before going to the hill tribe …
The Elephant in Thailand
Elephants have played an important part in Thailand’s history and today the Thai elephant (chang Thai,) remains as an enduring symbol of …
Hotel Review: BJ Holiday Lodge, Pattaya
I travelled to Pattaya at the end of April to meet up with friends who were over here on holiday. One of my friends was staying at the BJ Holiday …
Theravada Buddhism in Thailand
There are various forms of Buddhism followed throughout the world, but in Thailand 95% of people are Theravada Buddhists. Theravada Buddhism Theravada …
The Life of Buddha
There is some debate about the exact date of birth of Gautama Buddha, but general consensus seems to put it at around 500 to 400 B.C. He was born as …
When is the Rainy Season in Thailand?
The rainy season in Thailand varies from region to region and is largely dominated by the monsoon. Very broadly speaking, Thailand’s rainy …
The effects of the monsoon on Thailand’s weather
A common misconception is that monsoon refers to rain, but in fact monsoon refers to the wind. The word, ‘monsoon’, comes from the Arabic …
Hotel Review: Ayatana Hamlet & Spa, Chiang Mai
I recently stayed for just one night at the Ayatana Hamlet and Spa (now renamed as B2 Ayatana Premier Resort), but I wish it could have been longer. …
Ghosts, Spirits and Spirit Houses
Although Thailand is pre-dominantly Buddhist, there are many beliefs and customs which owe nothing to Buddhism, but instead have their roots in Hindu …
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
Following today’s Royal Ploughing Ceremony in Bangkok, royal astrologers have predicted a bumper rice crop and abundant supplies of food. In a …
Pattaya to Bangkok Airport
Having written previously about how to get from Bangkok airport to Pattaya, here are a few pointers for the return journey from Pattaya back to …
How to Get from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya
Depending on your time of arrival and how much you want to spend, there are a number of options for getting from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport …
Review: VIP Bus Service from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
There are numerous buses which ply the route between Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, with varying prices according to the degree of comfort, speed and …
Review: Wiang Inn Hotel, Chiang Rai
I recently visited Chiang Rai and stayed at the Wiang Inn Hotel for 2 nights. Travelling by bus from Chiang Mai, I hadn’t pre-booked any …
Chakri Day
April 6 is Chakri Day in Thailand, a public holiday which commemorates the founding day of the royal Chakri Dynasty. On Chakri Day, the king and other …