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There are not too many places in Bangkok where cyclists can go with their bicycle and feel safe. It is true that the BMA have built more cycling lanes around the city but many of these are either blocked by parked cars or are being used by motorcyclists. I know we …

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 It is 6 pm and there is starting to be a sea of red around the Democracy Monument. Thousands of Red Shirts have come here to mark the 5th anniversary of the coup.

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 Today the Red Shirts are marking the 5th anniversary of the coup. It is late afternoon and they have already taken over the roads around the Democracy Monument. Like in previous rallies, the area has been turned into a kind of temple fair with stalls selling food and just about anything …

See the full gallery on Posterous 2:30pm Red Shirts are today marking the 5th anniversary of the coup.

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…

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 →

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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 …

When I was younger, I once sat on the jury of a murder trial. It lasted for about seven days. I had always been fascinated by courtroom dramas and after watching “Twelve Angry Men” I fancied myself as Head Juror. Alas, I was only 19 at the time and no-…

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.

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…

See the full gallery on Posterous Today is Car Free Sunday in Bangkok and cyclists have started to gather already at the entrance to Lumphini Park for the bike rally. The course is about 10km long.