Adventures in Nakhon Nayok
Nakhon Nayok isn’t an obvious tourist destination, but the small province has much to offer the adventurous traveller. Less than two …
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Exploring Thailand’s Eastern Provinces
If you ask overseas tourists what places spring to mind when they think about eastern Thailand and they’ll probably answer Pattaya, Ko Samet and …
Ban Nam Chiao Eco-Tourism Community, Trat
There’s an old saying in Ban Nam Chiao that typifies the way the fisherman from the village co-operate: “A mackerel boat can’t catch …
The Leicester City Fairy Tale: King Power, King Richard III and the Siamese Foxes
Sport has a habit of throwing up surprises. A rank outsider winning a horse race, a top-seeded tennis player losing to an unknown, an amateur golfer …
Exploring Bangkok’s Sathorn District
As one of the main business districts of Bangkok, Sathorn (also written as Sathon) is dotted with high-rise offices housing international banks and …
Bangkok Robot Building Adding Sanuk to the Skyline
In the mid-1970s, architect Sumet Jumsai was tasked with producing sketches for a new building in Bangkok. For years he struggled with ideas and a …
1,600 Pandas World Tour in Thailand
23 March 2016 The 1,600 Pandas World Tour that touched down in Thailand earlier this month has proved to be a big success with the panda ‘flash …
Mae Kampong Homestay and Eco-Tourism Village, Chiang Mai
‘I don’t have to leave the mountain. The village provides me with everything I need. Life is good’, Khun Somboon tells me. The …
Valentine’s Day in Thailand
There are many reasons to love Thailand and if you’re fortunate enough to be in Thailand for Valentine’s Day (‘Wan Valentine‘ …
Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony
With warm weather, tropical locations and a host of romantic settings to choose from, it’s no surprise that Thailand is a magnet for couples …
An Evening with the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra in Lumphini Park
If you’re looking for free things to do in Bangkok, then a trip to Lumphini Park should be on the list. And if you can make it there on a Sunday …
Bangkok Lights Up for the Festive Period
If you visit Bangkok during December you may be surprised at just how many areas of the city are lit up with special decorations. The birthday of the …
Nong Prajak Park, Udon Thani
The city of Udon Thani might not be the prettiest in Thailand, but it can lay claim to one of the most charming parks in the country. Udon Thani …
Sunday Afternoon Horse Racing at Royal Bangkok Sports Club
Visitors to Bangkok are often surprised to learn that there are two racecourses in the city. I’ve written before about the Royal Turf Club in …
Wat Phan Tao, Chiang Mai
In a city full of temples, diminutive Wat Phan Tao in the heart of Chiang Mai’s old town area still manages to stand out. Beautifully carved …
Colours of Thailand: Radiant in Red
Red hot chillies They might be small, but the humble chilli can pack a powerful punch. And as any visitor to Thailand will testify, the Thais love to …
Wan Lai Festival in Bang Saen: Sand Sculptures and Sanuk by the Sea
The Songkran New Year Water Festival in Thailand is celebrated nationwide. The official dates of the holiday are from April 13-15, but not every …
Celebrating Songkran in Nakhon Si Thammarat
In previous years I’ve been fortunate enough to spend the Thai New Year Water Festival in a number of the most popular destinations in Thailand …