Category: Thailand
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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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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Train Market
Half Day Trip to Two of Bangkok’s Nearest Tourist Attractions – Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Market Finally, I went somewhere in Thailand I’d thought I’d never visit. It was a half day tour of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market (ตลาดน้ำดำเนินสะดวก ราชบุรี) and Maeklong Railway Train Market a.k.a. Umbrella Pulldown Market (ตลาดร่มหุบ). It’s a perfect combination as…
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AWA Resort Review in Koh Chang, Thailand
AWA Resort Koh Chang Review It’s been a long while since I’ve written a hotel review in Thailand. So I’m super excited to share my experience staying at AWA Resort Koh Chang. My wife and I were planning to drive from Bangkok to Koh Chang for a week. And her friend from the island said…
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Things to Do Near Chatuchak Weekend Market You Might Enjoy
Guide on Things to Do Around Chatuchak Weekend Market You Might’ve Never Known About If you’ve visited Chatuchak Weekend Market (a.k.a Jatujak, also JJ Market จตุจักร) more than a few times you’ve probably become too familiar with one of Bangkok’s most famous shopping attractions. And by now, maybe it’s boring. That’s why I listed 5 points of…
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Baan Sukhita บ้านสุขิตา Review in Chanthaburi, Thailand
A Taste of the Beach Life at Baan Sukhita in Chanthaburi, Thailand Thailand has a lot of beaches. Some good. And some not so good. Everyone, including yours truly that is planning to stay indefinitely in Thailand is always out in the search of the best beaches as a side trip from Bangkok, either for…
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Maldive Beach Resort Review in Chanthaburi, Thailand
A Cozy 3 Star Hotel on Chao Lao Beach in Chanthaburi, Thailand If you’re looking for a beach getaway side trip from Bangkok, look no further than Chanthaburi (จันทบุรี, pronounced Jantaburee) province. By car you’ll find one of the nicest and cleanest beaches southeast of Bangkok called Chao Lao(หาดเจ้าหลาว), about 250km away, past Pattaya and Rayong.…
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Ratchada Bangkok – A Guide for the Night Owls
Ratchada Bangkok – The Best Area to Stay in Bangkok for 24 Hour Cafés and Food Not too long ago I wrote a post on the best areas to stay in Bangkok for first time visitors here. In this post I’ll point out which is the best area in Bangkok to stay for the night…
