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 …
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Hotel Review: Somerset Park Suanplu, Bangkok
Bangkok can divide opinion. As much as I love the city, I’m well aware that not everybody shares the same enthusiasm for the Thai capital. The …
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 …
Muay Thai Live, Bangkok
At first glance, Thailand’s national sport can appear brutal. Two fighters in a flurry of punches, flying feet and crashing elbows. But Thai …
Elephant Parade Arrives in Bangkok
One of the largest open-air art exhibitions in the world touches down in Bangkok on December 1. A collection of 88 hand-painted elephant statues go on …
Temple of the Golden Buddha: Wat Traimit, Bangkok
Sitting serenely atop a pedestal in Bangkok’s Wat Traimit Witthayaram is what is said to be the world’s largest solid-gold Buddha image. …
Perception Blind Massage, Bangkok
Earlier this week I met a lady called Aoy. Her colleagues describe her as ‘jai yen‘ and ‘jai dee‘; calm and kind. Aoy’s …
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 …
Bangkok Rooftop Bar & Restaurant: Cielo Skybar
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 …
Airport Bus Service to and from Bangkok Don Muang
For passengers travelling to or from Bangkok’s Don Muang airport there are a number of transport options available. The most convenient choice …
Pak Klong Talad Flower and Vegetable Market, Bangkok
Bangkok is home to some of Thailand’s most celebrated tourist attractions. The Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho to name just three. Close to …
Benjasiri Park, Bangkok
It might not be as big or as well-known as Lumphini Park, but Benjasiri Park in Bangkok has a quiet charm and makes for a pleasant escape from some of …
Free Airport Shuttle Bus Between Bangkok Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang
A free shuttle bus for passengers links Bangkok’s two airports, Suvarnabhumi (airport code BKK) and Don Muang (airport code DMK). It can be a …
Ban Baat Monk’s Bowl Community, Bangkok
There was a time when all of the bowls used by Thai monks on their daily alms round were hand-made. Today, most of these alms bowls are mass-produced …
Hotel Review: Hua Chang Heritage Hotel, Bangkok
With a great location, comfortable rooms and excellent service, the Hua Chang Heritage Hotel ticks most of the boxes I look for in a hotel. Located a …
Bangkok Rooftop Bar: Eagle’s Nest at Sala Arun
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 …
Hotel Review: Royal Tha Tien Village, Bangkok
With just 5 guest rooms, staying at the Royal Tha Tien Village is more akin to staying at somebody’s home than a hotel. The polished wooden …