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Cycling Along Saen Saeb Canal in Bangkok

Posted on October 08, 2012

One of the canals that I haven’t explored much yet is Khlong Saen Saeb. This canal dates back to 1840 and connects the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok to the Bang Pakong River in Chaochoengsao. Unfortunately you cannot take a boat ride along the entire length any more due to various water gates. You cannot even go out into the …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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International Car Free Day 2011 in Thailand

Posted on September 22, 2011

22nd September has been designated as International Car Free Day. All around the world, people have been making the effort to not use their cars today, but instead use public transport or even get on their bicycle. Thailand has been taking part in World Car …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Jesada Technik Museum in Nakhon Pathom

Posted on September 09, 2011

Literally in the middle of no-where, in Nakhon Chaisi District of Nakhon Pathom Province, there is a sprawling private transport museum for lovers of any vehicles, both on land and in the air.  This large collection of vehicles can …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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15 Floating Markets Around Bangkok

Posted on June 20, 2011

Klong Suan 100 Year Market (1) The old Klong Suan 100 Year Market in Samut Prakan Province sits alongside a canal that in the old days was the only way to travel between Bangkok and Chachoengsao. With the coming of highways the importance of markets like this one died out. However, the old shops have now been renovated and …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market

Posted on June 03, 2011

Another one of those riverside markets in Bangkok that isn’t visited much by foreign tourists is Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market . It is in the same district as the more famous Taling Chan Floating Market . I had never been there before and when I visited last Sunday I was expecting to find a quiet market. I…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Wat Takien Floating Market in Nonthaburi

Posted on May 24, 2011

A good excursion to do at the weekend is to visit one of the many floating markets that are within easy reach of Bangkok. The one that I visited last weekend is called Wat Takien Floating Market which is in Nonthaburi Province, to the Northwest of Central Bangkok. From Samut Prakan it only took us about 40 minutes to …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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5 More Floating Markets around Bangkok

Posted on May 06, 2011

It has become popular these days to revitalize some of the old riverside markets around Thailand. New floating markets are also being built to match this demand. This is part two of my comprehensive list of Thai floating markets that …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Day Trip to Farm Chokchai

Posted on May 02, 2011

If you have ever driven along the Friendship Highway on your way to Nakhon Ratchasima then you have probably noticed this giant cow. It belongs to Farm Chokchai which is in the heart of cowboy country in Northeastern Thailand. I now that sounds strange as we are …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Pictures of Songkran on Bangsaen Beach

Posted on April 16, 2011

The Wan Lai Bangsaen Festival is taking place this weekend, 16th-17th April 2011, on Bangsaen Beach in Chonburi. This is the annual water flowing festival that takes place a few days after Songkran. People in this area of Chonburi Province are descendants of the Mon and they celebrate Songkran later than the rest of the country. I went down there…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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5 More Bangkok Day Trips for Kids

Posted on February 18, 2011

Safari World and Marine Park This is the continuation of my Bangkok Day Trips for Kids . Probably the most popular open zoo and theme park close to Bangkok is Safari World and Marine Park on the northern outskirts of Bangkok. I have taken Nong Grace here twice and she…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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5 Great Bangkok Day Trips for Kids

Posted on February 11, 2011

Sriracha Tiger Zoo in Chonburi Province These are some ideas for day trips around Bangkok that are good for young children or teenagers. I think the most popular one for Nong Grace was the Sriracha Tiger Zoo in Chonburi.  She keeps asking to go back here every…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Sunset at Bang Pu Seaside Resort

Posted on January 22, 2011

The nearest stretch of seaside to Bangkok is probably Bang Pu Seaside Resort (สถานตากอากาศบางปู) in Samut Prakan. Don’t go there expecting beaches as it is only mudflats and mangroves. However, in Bang Pu they have a pier where hundreds of local people go to enjoy the cool evening breeze…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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The Thai House Homestay

Posted on January 19, 2011

These days Thailand is seeing many more repeat visitors. People who originally fell in love with Thailand in their younger days when they were backpackers are returning as married couples. There are also more retired couples exploring Thailand. For these people they want a bit more than beaches, …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Ban Rak Amphawa Homestay

Posted on January 17, 2011

Ban Rak Amphawa Homestay – Amphawa Home of Love Most people go to Amphawa Floating Market in Samut Songkhram as an easy day trip from Bangkok. It is only about 90 minutes away. I have done it several times myself. However, the popularity of homestays in recent years has seen a boom in business in this once sleepy town. …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Monkeys at Bangsaen

Posted on January 06, 2011

One of the nearest places to Bangkok to go and see monkeys in the wild is probably at Sam Muk Hill [ MAP ]. This is very near to Bangsaen Beach which is in Chonburi Province. It should take just over an hour to reach there from Bangkok. There are a…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Ayothaya Floating Market

Posted on January 04, 2011

There are now two floating markets in the old city of Ayutthaya which make a nice change from just visiting old temple ruins all day. Now you can break up your time to make a more balanced day trip from Bangkok. Earlier I visited Ayutthaya …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Ayutthaya Klong Sa Bua Floating Market

Posted on December 27, 2010

I have been to Ayutthaya a number of times. Sometimes by myself and sometimes taking friends. Every time, I go to the same old places; temples, ruins and a museum. It is an historical city and very different to other…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Trip to the Beach in Bangkok

Posted on December 12, 2010

Boat Ride to the Seaside in Bangkok People often ask where is the nearest beach to Bangkok. Usually I reply Bangsaen and Pattaya to the East or Cha-am and Hua Hin to the South. However, the answer is nearer than expected as Bangkok …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Bangkok Day Trips: Temple in the Sea

Posted on July 13, 2010

My Bangkok Day Trip for this week is two locations in Samut Prakan Province. Although you can still see the skyscrapers in Bangkok from these places, it is very unlikely that you will meet any other foreigner on this trip. However, be prepared to go off the beaten track a…

Written by: Richard Barrow

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Bangkok Day Trips: Swimming Monkeys

Posted on July 05, 2010

My Bangkok Day Trip for this week is to Samut Songkram Province. With the completion of the Kanchanaphisek Outer Ring Road it is now much quicker to travel to this province from different locations around Bangkok. From Samut Prakan it took us only an hour to reach this seaside province. The most famous destination here is …

Written by: Richard Barrow

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