Category: Bangkok
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The Best Budget Quality Hotel Near Chatuchak Weekend Market
SimpleStay Chatuchak Hotel Bangkok Review Bangkok has some of the best quality budget hotels for a metropolitan city. Which is great for tourists visiting the city for the first time and don’t want to overspend. When I learned about SimpleStay Chatuchak Hotel, I was surprised to see a B1200 per night price tag. Even better,…
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Bangkok’s Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Review
This kid friendly hotel in Bangkok has been on my review list for quite a while. I was waiting for the right price because the Mövenpick BMDS Wellness Resort is a 5 star hotel. After living in Bangkok for 20 years, it’s always fun to have these little staycations. As a father these days, I…
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More Family Friendly Bangkok Hotels
Spacious Rooms – Perfect for Families Visiting Bangkok for First Visit One of the joys of living in Bangkok is that I often get to take my family out for a staycation. I’ve always loved exploring and staying in hotels since I was a young wayfarer. And my growing little girl is sharing that same…
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Best Kid Friendly Hotels in Central Bangkok (Updated 2026)
The Ultimate Guide to Family Hotels in Bangkok Whether you’re in Bangkok for a short trip or longer, my recommended family-friendly hotels in the heart of Bangkok will be perfect for the little ones. While ideal for keeping the uncle, no one talks about being far from Bangkok’s nightlife. Having lived in Bangkok for many…
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I’m in the Coffee Trading Game in Thailand
I’m in the Coffee Trading Game in Thailand One of my most popular blog posts is about starting a cafe business in Bangkok, Thailand. Where I shared my knowledge and experiences about running a coffee business as a foreigner. That blog post was written almost 10 years ago. I update it once in a while…
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My Very Short Bangkok City Guide
My Very Short Bangkok City Guide I’ve been breathing, eating, sleeping, and pooping in Bangkok for 25 years. That’s a long time, considering that’s half my life and counting. So people ask me: Is Bangkok safe? How easy is it to get around Bangkok? Are Thai taxis really that bad? What Bangkok scams should I…
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Where to Stay in Bangkok for Foodies
Where to Stay in Bangkok – A Guide for Foodies – Huai Khwang This is a guide for all the die-hard foodies looking for delicious local Thai eats in Bangkok. It is a recommended read for anyone familiar with traveling around Bangkok. If this is your first visit to Bangkok check you’ll find this blog…
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New York Pizzas Getting Better in Bangkok
Best Pizza in Bangkok (According to an Actual New Yorker) See that photo above? That is me, and I am addicted to New York pizza. But I wasn’t in NYC when I took that photo. I wasn’t even in the USA. I was on the other side of the planet. Bangkok, Thailand, to be exact.…
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Swissotel Bangkok Ratchada Review
Swissotel Bangkok Ratchada Review, Thailand (***Updated 2025: Swissotel Bangkok Ratchada is now the Jubilee Prestige Hotel Ratchadapisek) I know a lot of first-time visitors to Bangkok want to experience staying at 5-star hotels. Because they know hotels in Thailand have a stellar reputation for affordability, with excellent quality and service. And they are right. The…
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Where to Stay Near Bangkok’s MBK Centre
These Are the Best Hotels Around MBK Shopping Center (Updated 2026) I’ve been living in Bangkok for 20 years. My friends always ask me where to stay around the Mahbunkhrong Center (MBK Center) because they’re looking for tasty food and convenient shopping. Most importantly, they want to stay at a hotel in the center of Bangkok. I’ve…
