Khao Man Kai (Chicken and Rice)
The simple and classic dish of khao man kai is one of my personal favourites. Usually eaten in the morning or at lunchtime, khao man kai is a dish of …
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Review: Bangkok River Dinner Cruise on the Manohra Boat
In Bangkok there are numerous hotels and private operators who run dinner cruises along the Chao Phraya River. I recently took my family on the …
Hotel Review: Bossotel Hotel, Bangkok
My family visited me in Thailand last month and we spent two nights in Bangkok at the end of their trip. I decided to book a stay at the Bossotel …
Hotel Review: The Village, Coconut Island, Phuket
Last month I spent 3 days with my family at the luxurious hideaway, The Village on Coconut Island just off the east coast of Phuket. Without doubt, …
How to Catch a Taxi From Bangkok Airport
Passengers arriving at Bangkok international airport (Suvarnabhumi) enter the arrivals hall on Level 2 which is where the public taxi rank was …
Hotel Review: The Palms, Kamala Beach, Phuket
Last week I stayed for 3 days with my family at The Palms on Kamala Beach, Phuket. The hotel is located towards the southern end of Kamala and is only …
Beach Etiquette in Thailand
Thailand is a relaxed country to visit but that doesn’t mean that anything goes. Unfortunately, some tourists forget that when they hit the …
Hua Hin Railway Station
The royal association with the seaside resort of Hua Hin is immediately evident if you arrive in Hua Hin by train. The quaint train station is the …
Thai Style Doughnuts (Pa Thong Koh)
These deep-fried dough sticks are popular at breakfast time and are particularly good taken with coffee. For foreign visitors who can’t get used …
Kanchanaburi War Cemetery (Don Rak)
One of the most emotive places to visit in Kanchanaburi is the Don Rak War Cemetery which is located opposite the main Kanchanaburi train station. …
Ao Phang Nga and James Bond Island
A popular day tour from Phuket, Krabi and Khao Lak involves a visit to the islands and rock formations of Ao Phang Nga (Ao= Bay). The bay is located …
Buddha Images for Each Day of the Week
When you visit temples in Thailand, you may notice a line of Buddha images in different poses. Each image reflects specific events in the life of …
Thai Dumplings (Khanom Jeeb)
Also written as ‘khanom jiip‘, these delicious treats originate from China (where they are known known as ‘siu mai’). If you …
Salapao: Chinese Steamed Buns
White steamed buns called ‘salapao‘ are a popular snack in Thailand. They are sold at hawker stalls and roadside eateries as well as …
National Children’s Day
In Thailand, the second Saturday in January is designated as Wan Dek (Children’s Day). It’s a day when children receive gifts from family …
Khom Loy and Khom Fai Sky Lanterns
In Thailand, sky lanterns known as khom loy or khom fai are sometimes released into the sky to mark special occasions because it is believed the …
Do They Celebrate Christmas in Thailand?
Christmas isn’t an official public holiday in Thailand with only a small minority of the Thai population being Christian. However, T.I.T. (This …
Review: Etihad Airways London to Bangkok
Earlier this month I flew with Etihad Airways (economy class) on the London Heathrow to Bangkok route (via Abu Dhabi). As it’s the first time …