“400 baht? No meter?” The taxi driver’s hopeful smile fades as I shake my head and turn toward the train station signs. After dozens of flights into Bangkok, I’ve compared the taxi vs train several times and learned that your first transport decision can make or break your arrival experience. Most guides just list your … Read more
I created this Bangkok Bus Guide because in my first year of living in Bangkok, I’ve discovered that the city reveals itself differently when you take the bus. While most visitors stick to the BTS and MRT, my moves from Punnawitthi to Ari and now to Rama 3 has taught me that they aren’t just … Read more
Forget sitting in Bangkok’s notorious traffic – Bangkok by boat offers a faster, cooler, and more interesting way to explore. A 20-baht boat ride can save you an hour of travel time while treating you to river breezes and views of glittering temples. Plus, you’ll discover parts of Bangkok most visitors never see: morning alms-giving … Read more
Song Wat Road may be one of the oldest streets in Bangkok, but despite visiting the city for more than 15 years, it took a guidebook spotted in a Central Embassy bookstore to finally lead me there. Running parallel to Yaowarat Road and the Chao Phraya River, this historic street managed to find its way … Read more
I recently stayed at the Riva Arun Hotel , a lovely 25-room boutique property by the Chao Phraya River. It had been 10 years since I had booked a river side hotel and I quickly wondered why I had stayed away so long. I don’t think there is a better view to begin or end … Read more