Alcazar Cabaret Pattaya, a recommendation
Many years ago I visited the Alcazar theater in Pattaya. At the time, the performance was popularly referred to as a transvestite show in a somewhat unparliamentary manner.
Excursions: River Kwai Tour (3 Days)
One of the most popular excursions in Thailand is the famous River Kwai Tour. The excursion below can be booked with various Dutch tour operators such as 333Travel, Greenwood Travel and Special Journey.
Million Toy Museum in Ayutthaya
The former capital of Ayutthaya is known as 'World Heritage' with beautiful temple ruins from the 18th century. But not many visitors are probably aware that there is also a museum dedicated to a more recent past, focused entirely on toys!
10 Best Museums in Thailand: Viharna Sien near Pattaya
Since 2014, the Viharna Sien has been featured on the world's largest travel website, “Tripadvisor”. The Viharna Sien ranks sixth among the ten recommended museums in Thailand.
Anou Savari festival in Nong Khai
Once a year, the sleepy town of Nong Khai, in northern Thailand on the border with Laos, comes alive. That is when the annual Anou Savari Festival takes place, an event commemorating the victory over the "Ho" rebels from Yunnan, China.
Every year in Ubon Ratchathani, the beginning of the Khao Phansa (the Candle Festival), also known as Buddhist Lent, is celebrated. This is a three month period when the monks retreat to the temples to learn about Buddha's Enlightenment. This year, Khao Phansa Day is celebrated on July 28.
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden near Pattaya
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden near Pattaya is a beautiful botanical garden that never ceases to fascinate. Not only because of its impressive size (240 ha), but also because of the variety of plantings.
Dinosaur Planet, a special attraction in Bangkok
Dinosaur Planet is an amusement park that is all about dinosaurs. In the theme park of 2.000 square meters you can admire no fewer than 200 dinosaurs that also move and make sounds.
Restoration of Sao Ching Cha in Bangkok
In 1784, the Sao Ching Cha, the "Great Swing" was placed in front of the Devasathan shrine by order of King Rama l. It was built at the same time as the Brahma Devasathan shrine on the recommendation of the Brahmins of Sukhothai province as such a ceremony would strengthen the new capital.
Countdown to 2018 at CentralWorld in Bangkok live on TV
AIS Bangkok and Thailand Countdown 2018 will host a New Year's Eve celebration at 12 locations across the country. With the 'Super Sonic Space' concept, the public will be entertained with, among other things, 140 popular Thai artists. The party is all about space travel with a spectacular light and sound show.
Secret Art Garden in Pakchong (video)
The Secret Art Garden is a place where art and nature merge. It is a nice trip for families and friends. Here you can enjoy the beauty of nature in combination with artistic influences.
Kaan Theater in Pattaya
One of my roommates works at Underwater World Pattaya and that is why she can regularly invite her family to visit this large aquarium for free. Apparently this friendly phenomenon is more common, because a colleague of hers has a boyfriend who works at the Kaan Theater. And via this detour I can pay a free visit to the Kaan Theater on Thepprasit Road with four housemates. A gift of 15.000 Baht.
Dinosaur Planet – Jurassic Park in the heart of Bangkok (video)
Dinosaur Planet is an amusement park that is all about dinosaurs. In the theme park of 2.000 square meters you can admire no fewer than 200 dinosaurs that also move and make sounds. You can see an impression in this video.
Air Race U-Tapao Thailand
The Air Race 1 took place at the U-Tapao airfield. For the fans here an impression via YouTube.
Reader Submission: Amazed on a bicycle in Bangkok
Cycling in Bangkok. It seems crazy. Traffic is always rushing through and car drivers are not used to two-wheelers. In addition, the tropical heat and humidity are exhausting. No objection for Michiel Hoes. The fifty-something has made cycling his business. 'When you cycle you have constant wind and nothing bothers you.'
“Cultural” day trip in Pattaya
Based on an article in “Pattaya City Uncovered”, Gringo has selected four attractions that can be visited in one day with a little good will. All four can be found in Pattaya North so easy to reach with a scooter.
Lung addie saw already last week that something was afoot. The clothesline here was full of white clothes. It happens more often that our Mae Baan empties the wardrobes and gives everything that hangs or lies in them an extra wash. But now it was only white clothes and that must have something to do with Buddha.