Category: Thailand
Newest Bangkok taxi scam
Please stay alert to avoid such Bangkok taxi scams or rip-offs! The new Bangkok taxis now seem to have meters, where one can manually add a certain amount. After arriving at Don Muang airport mid January 2014 I ordered a taxi at the taxi stand as always. Before starting, the driver turned on the meter…
Christmas in Bangkok, part 3
Third time is a charm! Hence once again, but really for the last time, I wish you merry Christmas and a happy new year with a few of those beautiful kitsch pictures from Bangkok!Find the earlier articles here: Christmas in Bangkok Christmas in Bangkok, part 2 4 pictures of the K village and A square…
When chickens come flying
Bangkok offers a plethora of culinary experiences. Many of the restaurant chains in Thailand’s malls are pretty nice, but they lack that certain something. One can also dine pretty expensively in Bangkok, for example in one of the rooftop restaurants, or in an exquisite Japanese restaurant. But have you ever been to a restaurant where…
Is Ayutthaya worth a visit
Definitely! This is the reason you should visit Ayutthaya in Thailand: See beautiful ruins, ride an elephant and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. It is possible to explore Ayutthaya during a day trip out of Bangkok. A popular, hence over-crowded, day trip is to take the bus there in the morning, and to return on the…
Trang and Ko Lanta
Trang Trang is the name of a province and city in south Thailand. Trang city is an ideal hub to reach the islands south of Krabi. One of those is Ko Lanta, which was also my destination when I travelled to the area. Trang is best described as a typical small Thai city and I…
Million Bottle Temple in Thailand
Hidden places This series covers places where not many tourists show up. Discover the gems, that lie off the beaten tourist track! Only attractions where, during my entire visit, I haven’t come across more than five other international tourists make it into this category. I don’t count local tourists. The Million Bottle Temple (Wat Lan…
Christmas in Bangkok, part 2
I just love the Christmas in Bangkok kitsch in Bangkok Thailand, and you loved it as well (see part one here). So I decided to make a second part of it. I’m sorry that it is actually too late for 2012, but it will stay online for future Christmas Eves and Happy new years. 🙂…
Cosplay @ Siam Paragon Bangkok
It seems, that some Thai teenagers are big fans of Japanese Mangas, because there were lots of them in the centre of Bangkok on a weekend in August 2012 for a Manga costume competition and a general Japan themed weekend in the shopping centre Siam Paragon. I learned, that these kind of events, who first…
Brunch @ Sofitel Bangkok
Do you like to treat yourself to something special on a Sunday in Bangkok? Well, then one of your options is the Hotel Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit. I was overwhelmed by the amount of things available: A seafood buffet, salad buffet, sushi bar, European warm foods buffet, Asian warm foods buffet, antipasti corner, pizza corner, fruit…
Thailand off the beaten path – Don Hoi Lot
Hidden places This series covers places where not many tourists show up. Discover the gems, that lie off the beaten tourist track! Only attractions where, during my entire visit, I haven’t come across more than five other international tourists make it into this category. I don’t count local tourists. Experience Thailand off the beaten path…