Pub Crawl in Pattaya
Gringo takes us on a pub crawl in Pattaya. Those who want to drink a beer quietly, want to go out for a while or even drink alcoholic "the beast" automatically end up in Walking Street. But there is more, much more…
Rub Bua Festival in Bang Phli – the Lotus festival (video)
A very nice festival to visit in Thailand is the Rub Bua Festival in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan. The “Yon Bua Festival” which translates as 'Lotus throwing' is an all around spectacle.
In the annual list of important island destinations in Southeast Asia, the TripIndex Island Sun 2013, Thailand scores exceptionally well. The island of Koh Pha Ngan is even the number 1 destination for anyone who wants a cheap holiday to paradise.
New water park on Santorini in Cha-am
Lovers of water parks with spectacular slides can indulge themselves. The famous Santorini Park in Cha am now also has a water park of international allure.
(No) Teddy Bear Museum in Pattaya
For many weeks it has been publicized in various ways here in Pattaya. Countless billboards along the roads, advertising cars with loudspeakers, interviews on local television, its own Facebook page, previews of a teddy bear show at several primary schools.
Wat Arun under scaffolding for years of renovation
If you want to visit the famous Wat Arun, the temple of the Dawn, in Bangkok soon, you should be quick. After this weekend, the stupa of the Wat will be off limits to all tourists.
Free WiFi for tourists in Thai shopping malls
From September 17, foreign tourists can use free high-speed internet (WiFI) in some shopping malls in Thailand.
Weraya O-chakull: A woman in a man's world
The Department of National Parks, Wildife and Plant Conservation is a man's world. With one exception. The head of the Thung Yai Naresuan Game Reserve in Kanchanaburi is 43-year-old Weraya O-chakull. But it didn't go smoothly.
Four national parks, four threats
Thailand has 148 national parks, both on land and at sea. But that status is no guarantee for nature conservation. Countless are the threats to which they are exposed. Bangkok Post takes a closer look at four parks.
Top 10 things to do in Thailand (Tripadvisor)
The top 10 places to visit in Thailand are based on reviews on the world's largest travel site: Tripadvisor.
Flooding in Patong on Phuket due to heavy rain (video)
Continued heavy rains have led to reports of localized flooding and mudslides on the tourist island of Phuket.
Nightclub Bed Supperclub is closing its doors for good
A piece of nostalgia in Bangkok will disappear, on August 31 nightclub and restaurant Bed Supperclub will close its doors after 11 years.
The 3rd Pattaya International Tattoo Convention will be held on August 24-25, 2013.
Aroi, a Belgian restaurant
Over a year ago, I wrote a piece about a new Thai restaurant, Thaifresh. The Dutch owner already said at the time that he might look for a buyer for the restaurant. A Belgian bought it and he changed the name to Aroi.
Movie: “Only God Forgives”
For those who love crime films and Thailand, there is currently a film in circulation in both the Netherlands and Thailand that meets both conditions. “Only God forgives” is a crime film, which mainly takes place in Bangkok and was received with very mixed reviews at the last Cannes Film Festival.
Thailand Coyote Dance (video)
In Thailand, a certain way of sexy dancing is known as the Coyote dance. The girls who perform this dance are called, you guessed it: Coyote dancers.
Music lovers should be in Bangkok on August 24 for the Sonic Bang International Music Festival. No less than 30 top bands will entertain the audience with dazzling performances.