Chaiyaphum, also Isan
If you don't know Thailand well yet and look at the (road) map, you tend to think that the Isaan is bordered in the west by the Motorway no. 2 from Korat to the border of Laos. That is not correct, because the province of Chaiyaphum also belongs to the northeastern region, which is called the Isan.
The pomelo in Thailand
Did you know that the largest citrus fruit on earth can grow as big as a football? Because of its sometimes enormous size, the pomelo is also called "the king of citrus fruits".
The caves of Pang Mapha
In the district of Pang Mapha in the extreme northwest of Mae Hong Son province you will find hundreds of caves. They have actually been (re)discovered in the last 30 years, some are extremely massive and hardly accessible, but there are also plenty that offer spectacular "discoveries".
Phetchaburi, a brilliant diamond
The province of Phetchaburi could be compared to a diamond. The province has so much to offer the visitor in terms of history, nature, temples, caves and not to mention beautiful beaches.
Nakhon Ratchasima: Gateway of Isan
If you are going to visit Isaan there is a good chance that you will pass Nakhon Ratchasima on the highway. The city, better known as Korat, is the gateway to Isan, the Lao-speaking northeast of Thailand.
Khai Khao (chick embryo) in Thailand
My good friend Brian was in the Philippines and regularly reported on Facebook about his experiences with his Filipino girlfriend Mia and their joint daughter Paris. A few days ago I was touched by a message from him about a restaurant in Manila where the future family came to visit.
Glenmorangie in Thailand
Glenmorangie Quarter Century is the name of a single malt whisky, aged for 25 years in three different types of cask. First in white oak barrels of Jack Daniels bourbon from America, then in barrels of Spanish Oloroso sherry and finally in barrels of French wine from Burgundy.
Cashew nuts in Thailand
The cashew tree in Thailand mainly grows in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Krabi, Phuket and Ranong provinces. The cashew nuts are actually the seed of the cashew tree. These are usually hidden under the so-called cashew apples.
We're going to Ubon Ratchathani!
If you are looking for something other than white sand beaches, busy city life or jungle trekking in Thailand, then a trip to the city and province of Ubon Ratchathani is a good choice. The province is the easternmost province of Thailand, bordering Cambodia to the south and bounded by the Mekong River to the east.
The history of Thai cuisine
Until 1939, the country we now call Thailand was known as Siam. It was the only Southeast Asian country never to have been colonized by a Western country, which allowed it to cultivate its eating habits with its own special dishes. But that does not mean that Thailand was not influenced by its Asian neighbors.
24 hours in Bangkok (video)
I have often referred to KLM's beautiful travel blog, where all kinds of fun stories appear that have to do with KLM and travel. Thailand is also regularly discussed, because it is an important destination for KLM. This time it is a story by Diederik Swart, a former KLM flight attendant, who describes how you can still get a nice impression of the Thai capital from a short stay in Bangkok.
Rayong, an hour or two!
Perhaps as a response to Thailand's rampant modernization over the past 60 years, which saw many historic parts of cities across the country become neglected, you're seeing more and more places that like to brand themselves as “old towns”. The eastern city of Rayong is one such.
How to avoid the sharp side of Thai cuisine?
The versatile Thai kitchen has a number of spicy to very sharp dishes due to the addition of red chili peppers. Not everyone likes that and there are people who are even allergic to those peppers. There are plenty of Thai dishes that are not sharp, so it is important to know how to avoid those sharp dishes.
Rice pudding
Anyone who has ever been to Isaan knows it. The endless rice fields, stretching from village to village. Often small plots, surrounded by an earthen wall where - depending on the season - you can see the rice stalks swaying in the wind.
Chumphon: Rest and good food!
Chumphon is a somewhat sleepy, small province in southern Thailand. Tourism has missed the grand development of holiday areas. The province is sandwiched between Prachuap Khiri Khan province in the north, with Hua Hin and Cha-am as major attractions, and Surat Thani province in the south.
Pua, Pua, Pua
Sagas and legends occur in all countries and Thailand is no exception. I found a nice story about the lar gibbon, a great ape that lives in the rainforests of Thailand.
Bananas in Thailand
Bananas are available all year round in Thailand in all shapes, sizes and colours. Of course there is the normal curved banana, as we know it, but the Thai banana can also be spherical or the small "kluai khai tao" (turtle egg banana), the wonderfully fragrant "kluai leb mue nang" and many more exotic varieties .
Ban Chiang – A jewel in the crown of Udon Thani
Ban Chiang is an archaeological site in the Nong Han district of Udon Thani. Located about 45 km east of Central Udon on Sakhon Nakon Road. It is recommended half day tour.
Bang Saray, where is that?
Ever heard of Bang Saray, a tropical getaway with idyllic beaches? Well, it is about 20 kilometers south of Pattaya towards Sattahip.
The Gulf of Thailand around Koh Tao (video)
The Gulf of Thailand is relatively shallow, the deepest waters around Koh Tao are about 50 meters. Most of the dive sites around the island are located in the bays or near small underwater rocks that rise from the sandy bottoms. Koh Tao is an excellent destination for both novice and experienced divers.
Eating noodles in Chanthaburi
Noodles can be eaten anywhere in Thailand and that is also often done by the Thai, in addition to rice. In the Netherlands we mainly know noodles as mie and vermicelli (all Italian pastas can also be labeled as noodles) and in Thailand there are also several types of noodles, such as “ba mi” (wheat noodles), “sen lek” (fine rice noodles) and “sen yai” (wide, flat rice noodles).
Thai fruit carving art Kae Sa Luk
If you ever eat in a somewhat better Thai restaurant, you are probably familiar with it. The served dishes smell good and also look beautiful. On the edge of your plate are small figures cut from carrot, watermelon, cucumber or another fruit or vegetable. The Thai art of making a boat out of a melon, a bird out of a pumpkin or a flower out of a carrot is called Kae Sa Luk.