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
Songkran 2025 Are you ready! Thailand’s New Year Festival, which runs for four days in April, is the must-attend festival of the year. Bangkok based Stephen Christopher shares his tips and some background on this popular Thai holiday Songkran officially falls between 13 to 15 April each year. It is always a fun time of … Read more
Walking Street, beer bars and sunburn? Another beach and more bars? There’s much more for visitors to Pattaya, Thailand’s premium party town, than the old cliches from last century. How about fine dining, five-star hotels and family attractions? Did someone mention golf? Read on… Pattaya: ‘Fun City’ or ‘Gomorrah-on-Gulf?’ This article contains affiliate links. Our … Read more
Bangkok’s floating markets are on most Thailand bucket lists, but with some being tourist hotspots and others still serving as genuine local trading posts, choosing the right one can be tricky. As a Bangkok local who’s spent years exploring these markets, I’m going to share both the famous spots and the hidden gems that most … Read more
If you are planning on visiting Thailand, you will probably have a visit to a Bangkok night market on top of your list of things to do. They are well known as places to buy souvenirs and a popular nighttime activity for locals and visitors. Today Bangkok local, Stephen, shares his experiences visiting some of … Read more