In Thailand we are celebrating the new year three times every year. First, we celebrate on December 31st – it’s the Western new year of course, with fireworks and parties. Then, we celebrate again around February (when exactly depends on the moon), because that’s when Chinese new year takes place, and because there are so … Read more
Here is a picture of a popular Buddhist temple in the old capital of Thailand – Ayutthaya. Ayutthaya is about 1 1/2 hours north of Bangkok and if you have an interest in temples, it is well worth the ride. The highlight is a large chedi: It which was expanded by King Naresuan in order … Read more
Koh Samed is an island in the Gulf of Thailand and it’s located just about 220 kilometers southeast of Bangkok – which makes it the most popular weekend getaway island for Bangkok Thais. The island is pretty small though, and at a high risk of becoming overdeveloped. (Many people say it already is overdeveloped, but … Read more
A wedding is a special event that you will remember for the rest of your life – so why not make it really special. Like an underwaterwedding in Thailand. Even thought the name is actually quite self-explanatory, you might still be wondering how this works. So here’s how: a loving couple actually does the wedding ceremony … Read more
When you visit Bangkok, it’s a great opportunity to not just go sightseeing, but also to try something new. It’s a melting pot of cultures and people and lifestyles. And doing something creative, like visiting a pottery workshop in Bangkok, can be a great way to travel not just “on the outside”, but also “on … Read more
Sometimes booking with a small tour operator can be the better choice. But people often think that the larger the company, the safer they are. Experience has shown that this simply isn’t the case. Just to give you a recent example: Lanta Tours is a large tour operator. They just went broke, and now there … Read more
If you’re a bit into quirky culture, then this video about the unusual temple murals of Thailand could be interesting to you. Murals are wall paintings which can often be found in temples in Thailand. So it shouldn’t be surprising that most murals depict scenes out of the Buddha’s life, or communicate Buddhist beliefs and … Read more
Calvin Harris will be in Bangkok on February 16 at the Bed Supperclub. You probably know him, but if not, you can check out his MySpace page where you can listen to his music for free. The Bed Supperclub is popular with tourists, expats and some well-off Thais, so when you come here don’t wear … Read more
Agro-tourism is something that is particularly interesting for people who grew up in cities. We usually buy our food in stores, and even though we know that it comes from farms, or oceans, or mountains, and other places, we don’t really know how it came to be. Agro-tourism is a way of experiencing first hand, … Read more
We know this is a far stretch. You come to Thailand for a holiday, to relax and have a good time. But maybe you’re willing to help. Currently there are volunteers needed to help reinforce flood barriers. It’s a very critical time. There are thousands of volunteers every day helping out, and each one counts … Read more