Chinese Mooncake day i.e. Mid-Autumn Festival is an annual festival celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month of the Chinese calendar. It’s also known as the Moon Festival because at this time of the year the moon…
Dinosaurs and robots are always popular with children, so what better way to entertain the kids than by taking them to a theme park filled with giant animated dinosaurs. A relatively new attraction in the heart of Bangkok, Dinosaur Planet…
Cha-am is a popular weekend getaway for many Thai families and students. Its main attraction is a long and rather beautiful sandy beach that can be reached within two hours from Bangkok. It’s also quite famous for its seafood, and…
We’ve talked about wildlife conservation before on this blog, and for a good reason. Many tourists like to see and interact with wild animals such as elephants and tigers during their trip to Thailand. Elephant camps and shows are marketed…
There is a new elephant freedom programme called Elephant Haven in Sai Yok, Kanchanaburi which opened last year, and what a wonderful project it is. The programme helps elephants leave the tourist industry, which exploits them for activities such as…
Ice-skating is a fantastic way to beat the tropical heat and provides tons of entertainment for adults and kids alike. Fortunately, Bangkok has several ice-skating rinks where everyone is welcome. And while it might be lacking the world-class facilities of…
Despite being a popular destination for cheap clothing, genuine branded fashion in Bangkok has never really been cheap. If you’re a dedicated bargain-hunter like me, you may want to check out some of the outlet shops, which are dotted around…
We often talk about food in this blog, and for a good reason: Bangkok is a food lover’s dream come true! This week I’ve been enjoying lots of fresh, delicious seafood, and thought it would be a good opportunity to…
