History of Railway Hotel in Hua Hin
In the archives of the Centara Hotels & Resorts, a postcard dated January 15, 1936 has been found with an image of the Railway Hotel in Hua Hin, which is now part of Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin.
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.
Bangkok's parks
Tired of the noise and the view of the concrete behemoths in Bangkok? Then visit a park in the capital, sniff the scent of grass in one of the green oases. Better yet, make it a habit to walk, jog or just relax!
A day trip to Don Hoi Lot
You have those days. You live or stay in Bangkok, have been working or doing other things all week and the weekend is just around the corner. You want to get out. Bangkokians then go to Don Hoi Lot.
Day trip to Koh Samae San
If you are staying in the Pattaya, Sattahip and Rayong area, a visit to Koh Samae San Island is worth it. Koh Samae San is located 1,4 km from the coast of Ban Samae San in the district, which can be reached by boat from the mainland in Ban Samae San.
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.
Phrae, a paradise in the North
Phrae is a province in the north of Thailand with a lot of natural beauty and cultural attractions, a charming lifestyle and good food. The Yom River flows right through it and Phrae has many green mountain regions.
Donuts in Thailand
The donut originates from America, but is actually of Dutch origin. The traditional Dutch oliebollen of the first settlers in America are said to be the basis for the creation of that round "bun" with the hole in it.
Where the lotus blooms
“At the front of a long wooden boat, I stood up to appreciate the full view of the natural world around me. There weren't as many lotus blossoms as on my previous visits years ago, but the peaceful swamp area was still full of life. A variety of plants and animals were still celebrating the life-giving rain that had stopped a few minutes ago.”
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.
Kiriwong Village in Nakhon Si Thammarat
The editors recently repeated a nice article about Nakhon Si Thammarat province, which contains a lot of interesting information for tourist visitors to see and read. However, I discovered that something was missing in the story and also in the many positive reactions to the aforementioned article, it was not asked for attention, namely the Kiriwong Village.
What is your favorite dish in Thailand?
“Which Thai dish do you prefer and why?” This blog constantly promotes Thai dishes from all corners of the country, but which dish would be preferred by the foreigners here?
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.
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 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.
Flying dogs in Thailand
It is a large species of bat with a wingspan between 24 and 180 cm. The head of a fruit bat does indeed resemble a dog's head, their ears are more pointed and they have larger eyes than other bats.
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.