Some Thai dishes are well-known to foreign visitors, but there are other regional specialities that don't always get the recognition they perhaps deserve. One such dish is khao soi which is synonymous with northern Thailand and particularly Chiang …
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So much has changed in Bangkok since the House on Sathorn was first built more than a century ago. The historic mansion house was originally surrounded by greenery and wide open spaces. Today, it is surrounded by the gleaming modern buildings of …
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There has been a growing trend in recent years which has seen high-rise buildings in Bangkok try to capitalise on their views over the City Of Angels. Although that sounds great in theory, the reality is that not all of Bangkok's rooftop bars and …
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When it comes to rooftop bars and restaurants in Bangkok, there are plenty of options. But many of those venues have dress regulations in place and sky-high prices to go with the sky-high location. However, there are some rooftop bars in Bangkok …
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Bangkok is home to a host of famous rooftop bars and restaurants. Venues like Lebua at State Tower (featured in the movie Hangover 2) and Vertigo at Banyan Tree can be a great experience, but they can also be crowded and the service can be hit and …
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Kuay jab noodle soup isn't as widely available as many other noodle dishes such as Phat Thai, but is worth trying if you haven't done so before. It makes for a satisfying meal at any time of the day, but especially for breakfast served with a glass …
Thai fish cakes, known as thod mun pla, are a tasty treat which are popular with locals as well as tourists. Prices can vary greatly depending on whether you are buying the fish cakes as a quick snack from a Thai street hawker or as an appetiser in …
Opened in August 2014, Catmosphere cat cafe in Chiang Mai is home to more than a dozen cats (at least 17 at the time of writing) and a growing number of contented customers. The idea of cat cafe's may have come originally from Taiwan and Japan, but …
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A vineyard in Thailand? Really? Whilst the tropical climate of Thailand might not appear to be conducive to wine-making, there are a few locations in the country which are able to use their unique surroundings to produce quality grapes. One such …
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A while back, I compiled a list of some of the best rooftop bars in Bangkok. With the dynamic nature of the drinking and dining scene in the Thai capital, there always seem to be new contenders popping up that should be included. With that in mind, …
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A few months ago I asked readers on the Thaizer Facebook page whether they liked Singha Beer. Plenty of people responded to say they did like Singha, but what surprised me was the number of readers who said they preferred Chang Beer. The rise in …
It might look peculiar, but the hairy red exterior of the rambutan hides a succulent, sweet fruit which is rich in vitamin C. Known in Thai as ngaw, the taste of the rambutan is sometimes compared to grapes with the flesh of the fruit translucent …
