German Woman Dies After Falling off Elephant in Thailand; Husband Falls on Top of Her
Elephant at one of Chiang Mai's elephant camps - a very safe pastime for tourists. In a tragic accident, a...
Month: November 2011
UNESCO To Give $72,000 Grant for Restoration of Flood-Hit Ayutthaya Historical Sites
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), has announced they're giving just over 2 million baht, or...
Top Cheap Hotels in Pahonyothin Area of Bangkok, Thailand
Part of Pahonyothin Road in Bangkok, with Central Ladprao shopping mall to the left Pahonyothin, (also spelled Paholyothin) is a...
Best Gay-Friendly Hotels in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Guest room at Bodhi Serene in Chiang Mai, Thailand For a supposed 'conservative' country, Thailand is one of the most...
How to Get to Ramkhamhaeng Night Market and What to Buy There
Location of Ramkhamhaeng Night Market - Situated on Ramkhamhaeng Road, the Night Market begins at The Mall Ramkhamhaeng and runs...
Where are the Best Places to Hear Live Music in Chiang Mai, Thailand? (Video)
Screenshot from Good View Bar and Restaurant in Chiang Mai - awesome live music here The nightlife in Chiang Mai...
Silom Complex Shopping Center, Bangkok’s Funky Old-Fashioned Thai Mall
I started shopping at Silom Complex Shopping Center when I moved to Thailand 10 years ago. Today, although I...
How to Get to Pahonyothin Area of Bangkok on Buses, Trains, and Taxis
I've lived in the Pahonyothin area of Bangkok for almost a decade. Pahonyothin begins at Victory Monument n downtown...
Thailand’s Floods Have Sunk Country’s Economy; Hundreds of Thousands Remain Out of Work
Both sides of Pahonyothin Road at Central Ladprao and Union Mall completely flooded - five hours after I took this...
Best Museums in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Many people don't know about Chiang Mai's amazing museums but, surprisingly it has some wonderful ones. Its art museums,...
Thailand’s Supreme Court President, Montri Yodpanya, Dies of Heart Failure Age 63
The Bangkok Post is reporting Thailand's Supreme Court President, Montri Yodpanya, died of heart failure last night. He was...
What’s It Like Being a Buddhist Monk in Bangkok, Thailand? (Video)
Novice monks in Bangkok - copyright Jacksoncam, Creative Commons License On YouTube the other day, I stumbled across this...
Where to Shop and Eat Cheaply in Nonthaburi, Thailand
The Mall Ngam Wong Wan at night - copyright Jarcje, Creative Commons For the first four years I lived in...
Flood Clean-Up Beginning in Thailand’s Industrial Parks
As flood clean-up is starting all over Bangkok, it's already begun in some of Thailand's industrial parks too. While...
How Much of Thailand Is Still Flooded?
Even though Thailand has been under flood water for at least two months in places, some areas of Thailand...
What’s the Local Time in Thailand?
A clock on the platform at Bangkok's BTS sky train - copyright Roberto Trm, Creative Commons License We've received...
Thailand’s Economy in Bad Shape After Bangkok Floods
While the Thai government keeps sounding positive about Thailand's economy, devastated by Bangkok and northern Thailand floods, many Thais...
Don Mueang Airport Not Dry Until New Year, 2012
In typical Thai fashion, the "good news" yesterday that Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok will be dry in three...
Best Places to Eat and Shop in Pahonyothin Area of Bangkok, Thailand
The Pahonyothin area of Bangkok, Thailand is one of the most popular places to shop and dine outside the...
Cheapest Places to Shop in Thonburi, Thailand
Thonburi, Thailand is an awesome place to do some cheap shopping for tourists and residents of Bangkok alike. Located...
Best Cheap Restaurants in Thonburi, Thailand – Delicious Food Can Still be Inexpensive
Thonburi, a five minute boat ride across the Chao Praya River from Bangkok, is a hidden gem when it...
Boqueria in Bangkok, Thailand – Excellent European Food, But a Bit Pricey
As a European, I obviously love European food, so when someone recommends a restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand, where I...
Featured Photo: Busy Food Stall Vendors
Thailand is famous for its food stalls, selling incredible Thai food at unbelievably cheap prices. This photo, in our...