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 […]
Tips and Advice on Booking Your Phuket Island Tours
From Where to Book Your Phuket Tours to the All Important Travel Insurance in Thailand Is it cheaper to book tours when I set foot on Phuket Island? Should I book Phuket tours in advance? If you’ve asked both questions then you are essentially wondering what’s the best way to book daily tours in Phuket, […]
Kwai Tara Riverside Villas Review
A Popular 3 Star Hotel Along the River Kwai Kanchanaburi This month my wife and I decided to head over to the province of Kanchanaburi for a week. One of Thailand’s most well known scenic and natural province. Kanchanaburi’s center is approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes drive (143.7 kilometers) from Bangkok proper. Which qualifies […]
The Cicada Market Hua Hin
The Cicada Market – A Place You’ll Enjoy Even When You Hate Shopping… But that’s just me. I’m a big grump when it comes to shopping. However I do love taking a stroll through any of Thailand’s famous night markets like Bangkok’s Talad Liab Duan. And certainly around Hua Hin’s Cicada Market. Which technically isn’t a night […]
One Good Reason to Visit Sampeng Market in Bangkok
If You’re Looking for Products to Buy and Sell Home, Go to Sampeng Market in Bangkok… I enjoy reading blogs about living in Thailand. And I’ve come across some very interesting posts about how tourists can make money while traveling around Thailand. But (and there always is a but) it’s not going to be easy. […]
All You Can Eat Seafood, BBQ and Beer in Huay Kwang, Bangkok
499THB Buffet at Yok Talay & BBQ House Including Beer… If you love fresh seafood buffets you grill on your own and a taste of Thailand’s famous Moo Kata styled dining and unlimited beer you’ll love this little restaurant I’m going to introduce near Huay Kwang, a mostly residential area in Bangkok not far from […]
Applying for Thai Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) in NYC
New Thai Tourist Visa that Allows You to Stay in Thailand for 6 to 9 Months The Thai Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) allows foreign tourists to stay in Thailand for 6 months. But you can stretch your time in Thailand up to 9 months if properly used. I’ll explain more about that later. It is a […]
Impiana Resort Chaweng Noi Review
Affordable Resort Right on Chaweng Noi Beach, Koh Samui I have stayed at the Impiana Resort several times over in Koh Samui. It’s one the nicest affordable 4 star resorts along the southern stretch of Chaweng Beach. And in my opinion Chaweng is one of the best beaches on Samui. By booking a hotel at […]
La A Natu Bed and Bakery Review
The Perfect Spot for a Wedding by the Beach. Private, Secluded and Magical… La A Natu Bed and Bakery is the resort we always visit when when my wife and I need to get out of Bangkok and recharge. This super private resort is located in the middle of nowhere. But in a good way. […]
