Thailand Stories

One of the better preserved traditional markets in Thailand can be found in Suphanburi Province. It is called Sam Chuk 100 Year Market and it still has its original wooden shophouses that date back to the reign of King Rama … Continue reading →

According to the Chinese Zodiac, 2012 is the Year of the Dragon. It started on 23rd January and will end on 9th February 2013. This year you are sure to see quite a few different kinds of dragons that will … Continue reading →

Bang Pai In Royal Palace can be found along the Chao Phraya River in a district of the same name between Bangkok and Ayutthaya City. The original complex dates back to the 17th Century, but most of the buildings that … Continue reading →

The famous Golden Mermaid can be found at Samila Beach not far from Songkhla. The Golden Mermaid is a character from Phra Aphai Mani, a popular book in Thai literature by Sunthon Phu. In this folk tale, a mermaid sat … Continue reading →

One of the most beautiful clock towers that I have seen in Thailand is this one that can be found in Chiang Rai. It was built by renowned artist Chalermchai Kositpipap who also created the White Temple. Every evening at … Continue reading →

For people living and working in Bangkok, the nearest place to enjoy a sunset over the Gulf of Thailand is in Bang Pu in Samut Prakan Province. At this time of the year you can see thousands of migratory birds. … Continue reading →

If you have ever been to Chiang Rai then you have probably visited the White Temple. But have you ever visited a place which is the complete opposite? Literally! This collection of interesting buildings is at a place called Baan … Continue reading →

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to watch a moving documentary called “Living With The Tiger”. It is about about Thai kids growing up with the stigma of  being infected with HIV through no fault of their own. Often these kids are…

Complete Information of 41 most famous Floating Markets and Old Markets in Thailand. One of my big projects at the moment is exploring floating markets and riverside markets in Thailand. So, I was very excited to learn about this new iPhone app called Floating Markets . The launch price for this version was $3.99 and the…

People heading north from Bangkok tend to take an overnight train to Chiang Mai and don’t bother to stop to see anything along the way. If you have the time, I would recommend that you do a few stops on … Continue reading

This seated Buddha image, with a reflection in a pond in the foreground, is in the grounds of Wat Mahathat in Sukhothai. This used to be the capital of Thailand before Bangkok. In the historical park there are many ruins, … Continue reading →

Nakhon Sawan City, in Northern Thailand, is surrounded by hills. On one of them they have built a 32 meter high lookout tower. From up here you get some fine views of the surrounding countryside. You can also see the … Continue reading →

The island of Samui used to be famous for their coconut trees. Although there are still many of them left, tourism has taken over as the main industry. But, in a few places on the island, you can still see … Continue reading →

One of the most famous places in Thailand for tea plantations is on the hillside of Doi Mae Salong. That is where I took this picture of a Thai tea picker. It must be hard back-breaking work out in the

If you ever find yourself waiting for a train at Hua Hin Station, then you might like to know that two train carriages in front of that station have been converted into a library. Hua Hin is already one of … Continue reading →