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 […]

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!

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 […]

If you dream of a Thailand holiday getaway far away from mass tourism then Pai could well be a place you need to explore in detail. Situated about halfway between Mae Hong Son and Chang Mai, in close proximity to the Myanmar border lies the bohemian village of Pai.

The mere mention of Khao San road to the seasoned backpacker conjures up images of flickering neon lights and the endless clatters of a never ending festive mood. Located in Banglamphu of the Phra Nakhon district in central Bangkok, Khao San road has been known as “A short road with the longest dream in the world.” Just one kilometer northward from the Grand Palace, this short road has evolved throughout […]

If you are thinking about attending the Koh Phangan Full Moon party on your next Thailand holiday you will need to consider a suitable accommodation package unless you want to end up sleeping directly on Haad Rin Beach on Koh Phangan Island – right in the middle of all the party action.

A Koh Samui holiday could be the best trip you ever make as you soak up the tropical atmosphere of this little paradise. If you want palm fringed, white sandy beaches, lush mountains and crystal clear waters, then your next Thailand holiday destination should be Koh Samui.