Posts by: Megan Jungwi

It’s easy for a foreigner to forget that Thailand has its own film industry with a canon of great Thai films. The theaters show all the latest blockbuster hits from the West and American movies can easily be purchased from any shopping mall.

Many visitors to Thailand find that they simply don’t have enough time to travel around the country and see all the sights they want to see. The Ancient City, or Muang Boran, provides the perfect solution. Located just outside Bangkok this large outdoor museum has over 100 replicas of Thai palaces, rural villages, temples, and …

Not too many tourists travel up to Thailand’s northeastern region – the area known as Isan. Lacking the city glitter of Bangkok and the white sand beaches of the South, Isan is primarily a rural agricultural area. However, the northeast is not all rice fields and Isan holds several gems not to be found anywhere …

Visit Thailand’s ancient capitals to steep yourself in the grandeur of a time long past. Sukhothai and Ayuthaya are today UNESCO World Heritage Sites and monuments to Thailand’s rich history. Although many of the capital buildings are now in ruins, enough remains to illustrate the beauty of these magnificent kingdoms.

Grab your love’s hand as you walk over a pit of giant crocodiles. Watch your children squeal with delight as hungry jaws snap up chicken chunks and watch in awe as a man inserts his head into a crocodile’s mouth. The Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm and Zoo, located just outside Bangkok, is well worth a tourist’s …

Traveling around Bangkok can be intimidating for the new visitor. The city is large, the streets are convoluted, and the traffic jams are notoriously slow. However, getting around the city doesn’t have to be a headache. Rather, it can be an adventure unto itself.

Dining out is as important a cultural experience as any other when traveling and Bangkok offers plenty of culinary delights. From roadside dining in the exhaust fumes of Bangkok’s traffic to elaborate meals on the banks of the majestic Chao Phraya River, Bangkok offers a variety of dining experiences. Here are a few of Bangkok’s …

Roughly 14 million tourists make their way to Thailand’s capital each year and few find the accommodations lacking. Bangkok has hundreds of places to stay, from the finest luxury hotels to the very economical hostels with dorm style beds. However, choosing the right accommodation can be challenging given the variety and sheer quantity of hotels …

A visit to Thailand can be full of surprises and you should have plenty of exciting stories to bring home to captivate your friends. One of those stories should certainly be about your visit to the Tiger Temple where you sat next to and touched full-grown tigers under the supervision of Buddhist monks. Only a …

Bangkok really is that one-of-a-kind city which has something for everyone. Whether you want to study Thailand’s culture, relax with a massage, or see a kickboxing fight – Thailand’s capital is ready for you.  Yet with so much to do it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed when arriving in Bangkok. Here are the top five …