After the rise and fall of the first Siamese capital of Sukhothai, the Kingdom of Ayutthaya graced not only a long chapter in Thai history but also volumes of chronicles,…
-
-
The Dusit Thani Hotel: a reflection of 1960s Thai pride For a long time, the Dusit Thani Bangkok, at the corner of Silom and Rama IV roads, was the most…
-
Phrases like “Sawasdee khrub”, Sawasdee kha”, “Khob khun khrub”, and “Khob khun kha”, are often overheard in Thailand. Most visitors and expatriates learning the Thai language are customarily told that…
-
Of the many bridges spanning the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, one of the most unique is Saphan Rama VIII Opened in 2002, the 475-metre span known as the Rama…
-
Bangkok rock history has been a sounding board for songs, album covers, and gigs by everyone from the Clash and the Pretenders, to the Pogues and Rush The Last Clash The photo…
-
Often viewed in a positive light, Thais are all about sanuk (fun), saduak (convenience), and sabai (comfort). As creatures of comfort, we undeniably love all the light-hearted things which are…
-
Thailand’s most enduring ghost story has been retold in more than 20 feature films The ghost of a woman who dies in childbirth—a phi tai hong thong klom—is regarded as…
-
Chiang Mai’s 137 Pillars hotel establishes a Bangkok presence One of the legacies of Chiang Mai’s late 19th-century heyday as a hub of Thailand’s teak trade was Bain House, the…
-
Stroll around all of Thailand in just a few hours Imagine jumping from the enigmatic figure of the seated Buddha of Sukhothai, to the Chedi Chet Yod (the seven-spired pagoda…
-
Although the town is tiny, Roi Et is home to some titanic temples Whether for a long weekend, or a brief contemplative retreat, Roi Et—a sleepy little city in…