The people in Bangkok have always had a close relationship with the Chao Praya River. The story goes that hundreds of years ago, King Rama I wanted to expand Ayutthaya’s water paths, so he commissioned a canal to be built…
Ladyboy cabaret is to Thailand what opera is to Italy or ballet to Russia: a form of art which it has honed to perfection. Pattaya is world famous for these flamboyant ladyboy shows, and having been going for over 30…
If you’ve ever visited Bangkok, you’ll know that Thai massage places are cheap and plentiful. In fact, there seems to be one around every corner. By exploring your local area, you can find fairly decent treatments almost anywhere. However, if…
No matter what season it is, one of the best ways to experience Bangkok is with a bird’s-eye view over the city’s magnificent skyline. Here are some excellent places to visit for a nice, refreshing cocktail or a delicious meal…
A few weeks ago I wrote about three famous night markets in Bangkok. Stopping there, however, wouldn’t do justice to the flourishing night market scene in the city. Therefore this week I’m going to introduce you to a few more…
The latest in pop-up night-markets, Artbox @ The Em District is a creative, temporary weekend night market and the latest hotspot in a city already heaving with trendy night-time hangouts. Built almost entirely out of disused storage containers, this is…
Great news for all you bargain hunters out there! The annual shopping extravaganza, the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale, is back, taking place from 15 June to 15 August. If you’re planning a trip to Bangkok, or popular destinations such as…
Bangkok has a huge variety of options when it comes to shopping, and night markets are a great way to hunt for souvenirs, sample some delicious street food, get up close and personal with the locals and perhaps even grab…
