The Jim Thompson House is a actually not one house – it’s several connected houses on a compound that once belonged to Thai silk magnate Jim Thompson. He was quite an interesting character – he worked for the CIA and mysteriosly disappeared in the Malaysian highlands, leaving behind a sizeable business involved in the Thai … Read more
Wat Pra Chetuphon is a popular temple in Bangkok, also known as Wat Po. One of the main attractions here is the giant reclining Buddha image. Every day people from all over the world come here. Most Buddhists also make merit by taking a small bowl of coins that you can get for a donation … Read more
If you want to see sharks, stingrays and other creatures of the sea – it’s all there in Bangkok, in South East Asias biggest aquarium. They have a 270 degree Ocean Tunnel – basically a tube out of glass leading through the water, and fish, sharks and stringrays will look at you through the clear … Read more
Hangover 2 is a hugely successful movies that’s showing in cinemas all over the world these days. And it certainly gives Bangkok a… well, “image”. (Or maybe reputation is a better word). In Hangover 2, “the wolfpack” travel to Thailand to celebrate the wedding of one of their members, the dentist, with his beautiful Thai … Read more
The Royal Dragon Restaurant once was the world’s largest restaurant. And it’s located in Bangkok. Now, another restaurant in another country has taken that place (we won’t mention them here… after all, they took our title) 😉 But dining here is nonetheless an experience. More than 1000 people work here and will take care of … Read more
Bangkok is one of worlds best cities for foodies. If you love freshly prepared, high-quality food (and want to get great value for your money), nothing beats Bangkok. But you need to know your way around. Because the streets of Bangkok not only offer LOTS of delicious street food stalls… there are even more mediocre … Read more