Many people come to Thailand to visit one or more of its amazing islands. For some travellers, though, their itinerary doesn’t allow them much time. If you are looking for an island near Bangkok for a quick getaway or are just looking for the closest beach to Bangkok, locally based travel writer, Stephen Christopher, has … Read more
If you will be spending Chinese New Year in Bangkok this year you might not know what to expect. Well this handy guide will give you some background on what this time of year is like in Bangkok and also lists some of the celebratory menus available. Do you know that the Chinese New Year, … Read more
Whether it’s your first time in Bangkok or you are a repeat visitor, exploring Bangkok off the beaten track by wandering some of its less visited neighbourhoods will allow you to get a better view of the city and what makes is such a great place to spend time. Today Bangkok local Stephen Christopher shares … Read more
Are you planning to spend Anzac Day in Kanchanaburi or perhaps visiting Thailand in late April? Spending Anzac Day joining a dawn service or exploring Kanchanaburi’s War Memorials at any time of year is an excellent way to learn more about Thailand and the Allied Forces’ involvement in WWII. We have written this page to … Read more
Songkran 2025 will be big! The Thailand government has just announced that for 2024, Songkran (Thailand’s New Year Festival), which runs for four days in April, will be expanded to the entire month, making the event the must-attend festival of the year. Bangkok based Stephen Christopher shares his tips and some background on this popular … Read more