The coronavirus (COVID-19) in Thailand
Back in January when news of a novel coronavirus reached Thailand, the situation seemed at first isolated to the city of Wuhan in China where the outbreak began. Even by the time Hubei Province was under lockdown, there...
10 things to do when it rains in Bangkok
Despite the magnificence of the Grand Palace or the Temple of Dawn which are one of the most popular sights in Bangkok, it's no fun visiting them on a rainy day. Especially if you come during...
The Sathorn Unique Tower: A haunted place?
Overlooking the Chao Phraya River, the Sathorn Unique Tower is perhaps Bangkok's most intriguing sight - for those who dare to approach it. Remnant of a financial crisis from the late 90s, the unfinished high rise has been...
Did you say mango sticky rice TART?
If you love Thai food, then you have almost certainly tried or heard about mango with sticky rice before. Although Thai cuisine has a good variety of desserts, this is by far the most popular one. Simple and heavenly...
ICONSIAM – Just another shopping mall?
If you travel on the Chao Phraya River near Taksin Bridge, you will likely notice an enormous construction site with a peculiar-looking facade. The ICONSIAM is a future multifunctional shopping complex and said to become the next...
Saxophone Pub – One of the best music venues in Bangkok
One of the things I look forward to visiting again in a post-coronavirus world is the Saxophone Pub in Bangkok. Unfortunately, it falls into a category of businesses that are likely to open after everything else. Not considered...
The Ram Khamhaeng Inscription: A Forgery?
"There is fish in the water and rice in the fields." (ในน้ำมีปลาในนามีข้าว) Most Thais are familiar with this phrase. It is part of an inscription on a legendary stone that is dated to 1292 AD. The...