Lucky Number 9
I’m not superstitious (touch wood), but plenty of Thai people are and spending time here it soon becomes apparent just how many superstitions …
I’m not superstitious (touch wood), but plenty of Thai people are and spending time here it soon becomes apparent just how many superstitions …
Food and the pleasure of eating is an integral part of Thai culture. There’s no need for any tourist to go hungry in a country where cheap and …
Celebrated nationwide, Loy Krathong is probably Thailand’s most beautiful and enchanting festival. The word loy (or loi) means to float, whilst …
Good manners are important in Thai society, but politeness isn’t always demonstrated in the same way as it is in many other countries. Although …
The answer for the vast majority of visitors to Thailand is, you do not need to take malaria tablets. As with any medical advice I give, I should …
There is an old adage that says ‘if you can’t afford travel insurance you can’t afford to travel.’ I’m not sure who said …
Firstly, I have to point out I have no medical training or background and ultimately the choice is up to the individual, but in my opinion rabies jabs …
I sometimes get asked by friends and family visiting Thailand to suggest an itinerary for their stay. Individual taste will vary and some may want to …
I’d never given this much thought until recently when somebody asked me if it was acceptable for men to wear shorts in Bangkok. They’d …
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 …
It’s possible to get suits, shirts and dresses tailor-made in Thailand for a fraction of the cost it would be in the West. The savings are so …
Is it safe to eat from roadside vendors in Thailand? That’s one of the questions I asked when I first came here. Like many things in Thailand, …
A I’m not sure what it is about Thailand that tempts so many people to get tattoos done during their stay here. It’s probably cheaper than …
When to tip and how much to tip are common questions for many visitors to Thailand. I’ve listed a number of different scenarios with suggested …
Having recently taken an international flight from Suvarnabhumi airport, it reminded me just how long it can take to get from check-in to the boarding …
It’s an unusual name for a restaurant, but don’t let that put you off going there. Cabbages and Condoms is the brainchild of Mechai …
Malaria? Bird-flu? Cobras, scorpions or rabid dogs? From what I’ve seen and heard, it is probably Thailand’s roads that present the …
For all those animal lovers out there, you’ll be pleased to know that the chingchok that fell on my head has suffered no ill effects from his …