One minute you are enjoying your stay in Thailand and next minute you are told you need a massive coronary bypass. Scary news indeed so far from home. Numerous private hospitals have told you there is nothing wrong and you pay loads of money hoping to get better but that does not happen. One day unexpectedly you are in need of critical medical help but you do not want to go back to the same hospitals that have been telling you that nothing was wrong and your life depended on the decision you make, what would your medical options as a foreigner be? Fortunately for me, I have heard that the ..read more

In the days of old in Thailand, if you have watched the stories of the ghostly Mae Nak or any other old Thai stories, you would have noticed that the men and women in those days had red blackened teeth. This was as a result of chewing Betel nut leaves which was an old tradition and mostly lost now among the young generation who in some countries prefer to chew tobacco. Seldom even in Thailand can you see this old Thai custom unless you happen to know someone who still likes this traditional habit. It is actually quite an art form when you notice the way it is prepared. There are special uten ..read more

Most often many of the places we visit or stay while on holiday are commercialized and to some extent sterile. Few places exude a comfortable feeling of home where not only are the people and staff friendly or helpful but the owners open their doors to a personalized experience. One such resort is in the beautiful district of Pak Chong in Nakhon Ratchasima. Well known for the Khao Yai region of vineyards and national park it is the perfect location for time away from home for couples, families, groups or even a team building experience. Watermill Resort sits on approximately a 2.5 acre ..read more

Surin, is a province in North Eastern Thailand and one of the four Isaan provinces. Approximately a 6 hour drive from Bangkok city and the nearest airport being in the neighboring province of Buriram, it may seem difficult getting there. However, when you do get there, it is one of the most rewarding places to go and discover. When you get into Surin town, the icons of Surin city are the clock tower and the roundabout with a statue of the patron of the city surrounded by elephant statues near the old railway station. Surin is very much a “farmer’s land” where it is hot much of the year ..read more

The wonderful show of Thai classical puppets is now back in Bangkok with the reopening of the famous Joe Louis Traditional Thai Puppet Theater right here in the city on their own stage! After a long absence from the theater circuit when their performance stage was destroyed in a fire at the Suan Lum Night Bazaar more than 8 years ago and was closed down in 2010, the Joe Louis Puppet Troupe has finally found their way home. It has been a difficult time for this very talented group of family puppeteers to find a stage suitable enough for their beautiful performances. Lack of funds and sponsor ..read more

I do, especially if it is Mickey Mouse. This year, Mickey Mouse and Friends celebrate their 90th Anniversary at the King Power Building in Rangnam, Bangkok. Open on the ground floor of the building from the 2nd November 2018 to the 27th January 2019. Walt Disney fans will have a great time checking out some of the very limited edition merchandise, some of the interesting games, photo opportunities with Disney characters without having to go to Disney World far abroad and especially for November babies born until the year 2008 will have a chance to celebrate their birthdays with Mickey and ..read more

Discovering the “One Night Stay with Locals Program” by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (Trang Province) While we are familiar with the southern provinces such as Phang Nga and Chumphon, there is plenty to discover in the remote northern provinces of Lampang, Nan and many more. In total, 13 destinations have been carefully chosen by the Tourism Authority of Thailand as part of this newly-launched “One Night Stay with Locals” project to enable travelers to have more unique local travel experiences and adventures seldom seen in mainstream tourism. Not only are these villages very remote (mean ..read more

One thing about Thailand is that there is a museum for almost every kind of historical or even non-historical moment. It is no different in Ratchaburi, however this particular museum in Ratchaburi which is dedicated to the Thai Yuan community is a little different from the others. You can actually see and walk through a distinct timeline of exhibits that are not only interesting but also borders a little on the bizarre and eerie aspects from the realistic depiction and figurines of those still living and the deceased.  The Ban Khu Bua Museum in Ratchaburi, a province that is about an hour ..read more

The essence of Thai cuisine comes from the care taken to produce the natural ingredients and Thai food is notable for its five balances of taste in sweet, sour, spicy, bitter and salty. One important ingredient is sugar, and the best sugar for Thai dishes is not processed white or brown sugar but coconut palm sugar. Ban Bang Phlap in the province of Samut Songkram is just a mere few minutes drive from Ratchaburi and about an hour and a half from Bangkok city. Agriculture is the mainstay income of the people here and they have thrived as a community that has emulated the “self-sufficiency ..read more