You can’t beat staying in a great hotel with a view of the river. There are two big rivers in Thailand; the Mekong and the Chao Phraya, and the Chao Phraya runs right through Bangkok. Some of the best restaurants in town, as well as some of the finest hotels, are located on the bank of the Chao Phraya.

Situated in the Suan-Lum Night Bazaar, you’ll find a wonderful building called the “Joe Louis Theater.” The first thing you wonder about of course, in this kingdom of unpronounceable names, is the name. “Joe Louis” is in fact, a nickname for a remarkable Thai artist whose real name was Sakorn Yanghiawsod, who has been deemed a National Artist, and was the sole keeper and Grand Master of the traditional Thai […]

“Chinatown.” The word conjures a sense of excitement, danger, and otherworldliness, and of film noir made by fugitive movie directors. 
Every big city in the world seems to have a Chinatown, and anybody who has done much traveling has visited one. Even if you’ve never been to China, you probably have had at least a glimpse of what it’s like, if you’ve ever been to San Francisco, London, or Sydney. Bangkok’s […]

One of the best things about staying in a foreign country for a prolonged period of time is the cost of living, and here in Thailand, we enjoy one of the lowest costs of living in the world. You wouldn’t think this would be so when you’re talking about Earth’s dream destinations, but it is often the case. One of the biggest expenses in any location is housing costs, and […]

Some people come to Thailand just to see the sacred temples, and even the most die-hard partier will take the occasional break to bask in their beauty. It gives you a chance to relax and take a timeout from the chaos of Thailand in a serene, picturesque setting as well as a get a unique glimpse of Thai culture. Buddhism permeates the heart and soul of this country and factors […]

Visitors from outside the Kingdom are often enthralled and amazed at the incredible attention paid to the king and the royal family in Thailand. It’s understandable, especially if you’re coming from the US, where the tradition of nobility and aristocracy doesn’t exist. It’s a fascinating spectacle, and one that is worth understanding from a Thai perspective.

Coconut palms are everywhere. Throughout the countryside, in every province, and even on the mean streets of Bangkok, there are coconut palms. The fruits are cheap, and you can buy them whole for nearly nothing. After spending time in Thailand, it’s always a shock to come back to the West and see them in grocery stores for two dollars!

If you like watching people beat the hell out of each other as much as I do and happen to spend part of your Thailand holiday in Koh Samui, you have to make it over to Lamai beach on Saturday nights for the FREE muay thai action.

The internet dream was once something we merely talked about. Now it is a reality. While about five years ago marketing your business could be very profitable, businesses in today’s world are beginning to realize it is a necessity in order to compete.

There’s nothing like it in the West. It’s an incredible, massive maze of vendors; filled with tens of thousands of people every weekend, the scent of spicy Thai food wafting through the humid, tropical air, and the constant chatter of deals being made. If there’s something you want to buy, you can find it at Chatuchak. There is everything you can imagine on offer, some things you never imagined, and […]