Bangkok neighbourhood: Chinatown
Today, Bangkok’s Chinatown serves as a hub of Chinese culture, with numerous shops selling handicrafts and jewellery, and is especially known as a food destination.
Bangkok neighbourhood: Chatuchak
Home to what is acclaimed as the world’s largest open air weekend market, as well as expansive green parks, the district of Chatuchak may be a bit further out of town but is definitely worth a visit.
2021 Thailand travel update: Can I still travel to Thailand?
With Thailand closing its borders to most international travelers from many countries, a lot of us are still left wondering, what does 2021 have in store of us? Will Thailand borders be opening anytime soon?
Bangkok neighbourhood: Pratunam
Welcome to our Bangkok neighbourhood series! In the first of this series, we’ll take a closer look at Pratunam, Bangkok’s retail destination and home to the city’s biggest wholesale clothing market.
Moving to Thailand? Tips to Pack in that Sack
So you got a job in Thailand, you’ve booked your flights, you’ve said your goodbyes, you just need to pack. Twice I have packed to live. First time in 2010 for South Korea and then 2011 for Thailand. Here are some tips to pack when moving to Thailand.
Take a Walk Bangkok!
I hate how Thai people walk! A colleague of mine accused me of being culturally insensitive. I think that was what he was getting at, he actually said ‘It is their country; they can walk how they like.’ True. But I don’t have to like it. Whenever asked about living in Bangkok I always give the same answer “I love Thailand but I hate Bangkok.” or I pull a face.
I Heart Hong Kong (Then Back to Bangkok)
Christmas in Bangkok is something that I do every year, so this time around, I figured I should go somewhere for New Year's. So before the end of the year, I packed my warm clothes as I braced myself for a winter week in Hong Kong.
Bangkok on a Budget: Best Deals in the City
No longer do we frown upon bargain hunting and we have embraced the "best deals" concept as part of every day life - from fashion and food to hotels, plane tickets, movies and spas. No doubt, being fabulously frugal can really go a long way in these tough times.
A Weekend in Pranburi, Thailand
As many travel blogs and web forums there are on traveling around Thailand, one can get the occasional misfortune of not getting the right (or updated information). Traveling to Hua Hin was easy-peasy. But going further down south to Pranburi, one can get quite a few diverse opinions.
A Weekend in Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Last weekend, once again we tried to "play tourist" like we usually do when traveling around Thailand. This is my first post on Thailand culture travel, and recounts our most recent visit to the western province of Kanchanaburi. Although, I have been living in Thailand for over 7 years now, this is the first time that I'll be writing about my travels and here's hoping that our Kanchanaburi pictures will tell a lot more than words.