A tour through Chiang Mai with an E-scooter
There are several options to get to know the beautiful city of Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand, but something completely new is to make a tour in a group with an E-scooter, a kind of electrically powered scooter.
Bussaya sees bright spots in this corona time
Bussaya is a Thai lady who, as an officially registered guide from the seaside resorts of Hua Hin and Cha-am, provides day tours and multi-day trips for small groups of tourists who want to see and experience something different than just the typical tourist spots.
Jesada Technik Museum
This is how this museum is mentioned in the brochures. Better would be the name car museum and that in the broadest sense of the word. More than 500 cars are lined up here; some are in competition.
For a fun night out in Hua Hin, the Cicada market and Soi 88 are both recommended. Hopefully we can enjoy it again this year.
Koh Chang still a paradise or not?
I visit Koh Chang regularly and as far as I'm concerned it's still paradise. And why then? I'm going to explain that.
Phyathai Palace in Bangkok reopened to the public
After a month of closure due to the recent Covid-19 outbreak, Phyathai Palace will reopen in February.
Ceramics course in Srinakarin (Bangkok)
A fond memory brings Gringo to an article in the Bangkok Post describing a visit to a small pottery workshop in Srinikarn. The artist Supkon “Joi” Huntrakul, in addition to working on his own creations, gives a pottery course to 2 to max. 4 people.
Special temples in Ubon Ratchathani and Sisaket (video)
In the eastern provinces of Isan you will encounter a variety of special temples. As in Ubon Ratchathani, this city is located on the north side of the Mun River and was founded by Lao immigrants towards the end of the 18th century.
The Patpong Museum in Bangkok
The Patpong Museum recently opened in Bangkok, where the history of this famous adult entertainment district is displayed in words and images. But let's start by answering the question: where did that name Patpong come from?
Poinsettias parade in Tha Rae
About a 30-minute drive from the provincial capital of Sakhon Nakhon, the village of Tha Rae is located north of Nong Han Lake. The village has been inhabited by a Thai-Vietnamese population for 136 years and is also the largest Catholic community in Thailand. The beautiful St. Michael's Cathedral as well as old buildings and houses in French-Vietnamese style are worth a visit.
Cycling in Chiang Rai
Thailandblog reader Cornelis sent in a video of his bike ride in Chiang Rai, where he pedaled 79 km away.
Agenda: Elephant festival in Surin (third week of November)
The elephant festival is held in Surin every year on the third weekend of November. No fewer than 300 jumbos march through the streets of the city in a colorful procession during this festival.
Fishing in Pai
Following a story by Gringo that was published earlier on the blog, Joseph once settled down at the Bueng Pai Farm resort.
What to do when it rains in Phuket
It is rainy season in Thailand and if you are staying in this beautiful country on holiday or otherwise, you will have to deal with a shower of rain very regularly. That shower can last fifteen minutes, but can also extend into several hours of constant rain.
Changes at Dongtan Beach (Jomtien)
Sometimes it is interesting to visit an area again after some time, in this case along Dongtan Beach.
The iconic Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat should be on the UNESCO World Heritage List, according to a working group that has initiated the procedure for this.
Cycling through Bangkok with Co van Kessel (video)
For more than 23 years, the company of the late Co van Kessel has been a household name in Bangkok when it comes to bicycle tours. What started as a hobby and out of love for the city grew into Bangkok's first bicycle tour company.