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See the full gallery on Posterous On Khao San Road, the backpackers haven in Bangkok, there are 4 or 5 stalls that are openly selling everything from California Driving License to Press Cards and TEFL Teaching Certificates. You can even buy Disability Cards so that you…

See the full gallery on Posterous The October 14 Memorial in Bangkok was built in memory of those who lost their lives during the 14-16 October 1973 uprising.

See the full gallery on Posterous At the northern end of Chatuchak Park you will find the Thailand Railway Hall of Fame. It is a privately run train museum which is free to enter. It has an old steam train as well as preserved carriages. It is only open at the weekends until 3 p.m.

See the full gallery on Posterous This morning I took my bicycle into Bangkok by BTS. This is free to do so. However it is not a good idea to go during peak hours. I got off at BTS Mo Chit and spent a couple of hours exploring…

If you are looking for some different to do in Bangkok then you should look no further than cycle tours. To many people, it probably still seems strange to suggest to go on a bike tour in Bangkok. Apart from the…

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 …

For a few years now I have been thinking about buying a bicycle. I used to ride them a lot when I was a kid but I have hardly done any riding since I have been in Thailand. In many ways, the area where I live in Samut Prakan is ideal for cycling as it…

Late last year I was invited to witness an emergency exercise at Suvarnabhumi International Airport near Bangkok. They were simulating a lightning strike against ground staff who were refuelling an aircraft. Everything was done in real time. As you can … Continue reading →

www.youtube.com/watch?v=maUoIbtAoDE waa-wun ( ว้าวุ่น )  Ost. Bangkok Kung Fu

On Sunday I took part in the 2nd Bangkok Car Free Sunday event. The purpose, as before, was to promote the use of the bicycle as an alternative mode of transport in Bangkok. I must say I was very nervous about cycling in Bangkok the first time. However, I am now used to it and I would recommend it…

Over the years I have seen some really great Thai festivals. This is a list of my Top 10 favourites in no particular order. Loy Krathong Festival (1) As the full moon of the twelfth lunar month (usually in mid-November) lights up the night…

See the full gallery on Posterous Today I was exploring the new stretch of the skytrain that goes south of Bangkok. From BTS Punnawithi I spotted this impressive temple. It is the 95 meter high Wat Dhamma Mongkhol. There are some great views from up top. There is also a large Buddha image made …

The longer that you stay in Thailand, the higher the chance is that you will one day be invited to a funeral. This might be for the parent of a colleague at work or a relation of your Thai wife or husband. I am not exactly an expert on Thai funerals, …

See the full gallery on Posterous This is a small riverside market at Wat Nimmanoradi In Bang Wa, Thonburi. It is on Khlong Phasi Charoen which goes from Wat Paknam in Bangkok to Samut Sakhon by the sea. This is a quiet Thai market with no tourists

See the full gallery on Posterous A popular floating market alongside a canal in Bangkok. You can join cheap boat tours here to see two other floating markets.

Fine food enthusiasts in Bangkok have an opportunity this weekend to participate in the “International TASTE 2011 Amazing Thailand”. This is taking place at Parc Paragon which is the area in front of Siam Paragon. About 30 of the best restaurants in Thailand have been …

See the full gallery on Posterous Some pictures taken just now as we flew over Bangkok and landed at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Wat Benchamabopit, which is more commonly known as The Marble Temple, is probably the most beautiful temple in Bangkok. It is certainly one of the most unique as it is a blend of European and Thai architecture. It is a beautiful place to photograph at any time of the year. However, this last weekend was extra special …

Today, the first “Bangkok Car Free Sunday” was organized. The idea was to encourage people to leave their cars at home and take their bike instead. For many people, that is easier said than done. Even though I took the BTS Skytrain into Bangkok today, I still had a 45 minute drive to my nearest station…

I’ve had a great day supporting Bangkok Car Free Day. The bike ride this morning was surprisingly good with little pollution and plenty of greenery. Taking my bike on the BTS was easier than I thought it would be. However I wouldn’t want…