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Hotel Review: Thong Ta Resort, Bangkok Airport
Thong Ta Resort and Spa is a budget hotel located close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi international airport. This makes it a good choice for passengers with a long wait between connecting flights or who just want the convenience of a hotel close to Bangkok airport.
Rooms
For a hotel in the low-price brac
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Food Courts in Thailand
In Thailand, food is never far away although some overseas visitors are reluctant to eat street food or buy from hawker stalls because of concerns that the food may be unhygienic. That’s a bit of a shame, but at the same time I remember it was something I was concerned about myself when I first visi
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Vegetarian Panang Curry
I’m not a vegetarian, but Thailand does do some excellent meat-free food. This vegetarian version of a panang curry was served with brown rice and provided a filling and tasty lunch and at 60 Baht was great value too.
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Sleeper Trains in Thailand
If you are travelling in Thailand the train system can be a cost-effective way to get around the country. The service is generally decent and safe, but the trains are slow. The arrival times shown in the timetable, especially on the long-distance routes, should be treated as estimates rather than gu
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Book Review: Catching the Sun by Tony Parsons
I first became aware of ‘Catching the Sun’ after watching the author being interviewed on BBC World. During that interview, Tony Parsons described his latest novel as a ‘love letter to Thailand’, but did the book live up to that description?
The Plot
Tom Finn has long been di
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King Ramkhamhaeng the Great
One of the most important figures in Thai history, King Ramkhamhaeng (Rama the Bold) ruled the ancient Sukhothai kingdom from 1278-1298. Regarded as a benevolent and wise ruler, one of his major achievements was the compilation of a system of writing and a new Thai alphabet which he adapted from the
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Sleeping in the Shadow of Buddha
It was a serene scene when I visited Wat Si Chum in Sukhothai last week. This young cat was oblivious to the tourists as it curled up in the protective shadow of the giant sitting Buddha image.
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Review: At Home Sukhothai Guest House
On a recent visit to Sukhothai and Si Satchanalai I opted to stay at the small guest-house, At Home Sukhothai which has received lots of good reviews on various online sites, but is it worthy of the positive recommendations? Here’s my personal review of my 4-night stay at one of the air-conditioned
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Asiatique The Riverfront, Bangkok
Opened in April 2012, Asiatique The Riverfront isn’t the easiest of names to say for Thai speakers (or me for that matter), but that hasn’t detracted the crowds that flock here on a daily basis to experience Bangkok’s latest attraction. Asiatique is a unique development of boutique shops, restaurant
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Dates for the Loy Krathong/ Yi Peng Lantern Release in Mae Jo, Chiang Mai
As part of the Loy Krathong and Yi Peng festivities in northern Thailand, an annual event is held at Mae Jo in Chiang Mai province where an estimated 10,000 sky lanterns are simultaneously released. With the boom in social media and travel blogging more and more people from outside of Thailand are n
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Coconuts (maphrao)
Available year-round in Thailand, coconuts (maphrao) are a versatile fruit and are used in a number of different ways. On the street, you’ll see young coconuts being sold by vendors and at hawker stalls. The vendor will chop off the top for you before placing the coconut into a plastic bag with a st
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Hotel Review: Wendy Guest House, Bangkok
Wendy Guest House is a budget hotel located in central Bangkok a few minutes’ walk from the Skytrain (National Stadium station). It’s also very convenient for a number of other Bangkok transport options and with rooms starting at around 1,000 Baht per night, Wendy House is a good base fo
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Wat Si Chum, Sukhothai
Sukhothai has a rich history and a there are a number of significant sites dotted around the Sukhothai Historical Park. One of the most photographed of those sites is Wat Si Chum (Temple of the Bodhi Tree) with its giant seated Buddha image.
The Buddha figure here is known by two different names. T
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Shopping in Thailand: How to Claim Back VAT Tax Refund
For many goods purchased in Thailand, Value Added Tax (VAT) at 7% is included in the price. The good news for tourists is that in many instances it is possible to claim back the VAT before you depart Thailand. To be eligible for a tax refund, the goods must be purchased at a store that participates
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Golden Mount and Wat Saket, Bangkok
It might lack the fame of other more celebrated sites like the Grand Palace, but the Golden Mount is one landmark that’s well worth seeking out if you are visiting Bangkok. Although it is now dwarfed in comparison to Bangkok’s modern-day buildings located elsewhere in the city, the Golden Mount (Phu
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Buying an iPad in Thailand
Some visitors to Thailand automatically assume that electronic goods and gadgets will be cheaper here than in their home country. Whilst that may be true in some cases, it certainly isn’t true in every instance especially when exchange rates are taken into consideration. When it comes to buying prod
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Equestrian Statue of King Rama V (King Chulalongkorn), Bangkok
One of the most revered figures in Thailand’s history, King Chulalongkorn the Great (Rama V) is regarded as a ‘royal father’ of the nation. His portrait, alongside that of the current king, can often be seen hanging up inside homes and business premises. The best-known tribute to King Ra
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Hiring a Car in Thailand
Hiring a car in Thailand isn’t as difficult as it may seem and even if you don’t speak Thai, it can still be a quite straight-forward process. If you don’t want to self-drive, there is also the option of hiring a car with a driver because regardless of how competent you are on the
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Vimanmek Teak Mansion (Palace), Bangkok
Vimanmek Mansion was originally built in the late 1800s by King Rama V (King Chulalongkorn) and was located on the small island of Ko Si Chang, just to the south of Bangkok in the Gulf of Thailand. When Rama V had the idea of creating the new royal Dusit area of Bangkok he decided that his island ma
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Shrine to Prince of Chumphon (Sadej Tia)
He may not be well-known to people outside of Thailand, but Admiral HRH Prince of Chumphon (also written as ‘Jumborn‘) is the man who is referred to as the ‘Father of the Royal Thai Navy’. The prince has a fascinating story that involves military prowess, medical skills and m
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