Khan Chae National Park
Thailand has many, well over 100, national parks where visitors find the unparalleled tranquility of nature and enjoy lush forests, water features, wildlife and birds.
Walking in Bangkok: back in time
Gringo took a walking tour in the Dusit district past palaces and temples. In photos from an article in The Nation, he recognized some of those buildings, he'd passed them on his way.
Bangkok under scrutiny
Bangkok consists of 50 city districts. Most of Bangkok's districts may be unfamiliar. Gringo invites readers to tell us about their district as well. A visit to the unknown districts is surprisingly fun. Take a walk in the neighborhood, plenty of activity, shops, eateries or a park. It's like walking in a Thai village and not in Bangkok.
Walking in Bangkok's Chinatown and surroundings
An interesting area in Bangkok where many attractions are within walking distance is Chinatown and the surrounding area. Of course Chinatown itself is worth a visit, but also the old Hua Lamphong station, Wat Mangkon Kamalawat, Wat Trimitr or the Temple of the Golden Buddha, to name a few.
You can drive, cycle, sail, etc. through Bangkok. There is another recommended way to take in this fascinating metropolis: walking.
Walking through Chinatown
Chinatown, located in Bangkok, is a bargain hunter's paradise. When you see how many people shuffle through the narrow alleys here, you get the impression that the goods on display are almost impossible to buy. You are short of eyes to watch the activity.
High altitude mountain hiking in Thailand
Thailand is a country par excellence for hiking. Walking is healthy. According to scientists, it is even the best form of exercise. Walking is also good for stress. I do it myself a lot in Pattaya, with the Pratumnak Hill being the high altitude for me.
I am an avid walker (with my dogs) and I am looking to replace my current walking boots. At the moment I have The North Face and they are glued and started to come loose, so I had them stitched (cobbler along the road) but that had the disadvantage that the shoes are no longer 100% waterproof.
An iconographic break in style: the Siamese walking Buddha
Most of the Asian classical statues we know of the Buddha depict him either sitting, standing or reclining. In the thirteenth century, suddenly, like a bolt from a clear sky, a walking Buddha appeared. This way of depicting represented a real iconographic break in style and was unique to the region now known as Thailand.
Are there hiking events in Thailand?
The Four Days Marches of Nijmegen started again this week. I enjoy that immensely. I myself have walked it twice and also several evening four days. Does such a thing exist in Thailand?
Exercise responsibly in the Thai heat
Exercise is important for your health, especially if you are a bit older. You don't have to run a marathon every day, an hour of brisk walking a day already has many health benefits. The problem in Thailand is of course that it is often very hot and that can be a risk factor. That is why in this article we give you a number of useful tips for exercising responsibly in the heat.
Walk in Bangkok (video)
Walking in Bangkok is a tough task given the heat and the many obstacles. Nevertheless, you can taste the atmosphere that hangs in the city and you will be surprised by the many smells and sounds. Kees Colijn took a long walk near Saphan Taksin BTS station and took his camera with him.
Walking to Freedom, the journey of Pramuan Pengchan
Before dawn on Thursday, November 17, 2005, Pramuan Pengchan began a trekking trip from Chiang Mai to Koh Samui, his hometown, arriving just over two months later. His journey, fifteen hundred kilometers long, equivalent to the distance between Amsterdam and Barcelona, took him first along the Ping River, then the Chao Phraya and then along the shores of the Gulf of Thailand to Surat Thani and Koh Samui.
Reader question: No beach walk in Hua Hin due to high tide?
With great pleasure I read your blog daily, my question is I have been coming to Hua Hin for many years, usually from January – March. We enjoy taking long walks on the beach, but last year and also now we have to deal with high tide, so this is not possible.
Reader question: Best nature parks to walk in July and where you can spot animals?
We have been to Thailand twice now and have a taste for it. Where do you have the best natural parks to walk in July, where you can also see monkeys, birds and other animals?
Walking is super healthy!
Those who dislike sports have an excellent alternative: walking. Walking for at least half an hour every day, no pill can compete with that. Heart and lungs become stronger, your memory improves. And it is very good for your mood.
Improve your health, go for a walk
Do you want to drastically improve your health, but do you hate sports? Go for a walk! Walking for at least half an hour every day in Thailand, the Netherlands or Belgium is very good for your health. It's good for your heart, your lungs get stronger and your memory gets better. Another advantage it is good for your mood. Especially if you always walk with someone.