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A Sunset, a Sea View… and a Thai Wine? Hi Folks, Imagine sitting on your hotel balcony as another glorious Thai sunset paints the sky in shades of orange and crimson. A gentle sea breeze drifts past while you relax with a glass of wine in your hand. It’s a wonderful way to end a … Read more
Samurai in Thailand: The Rise and Fall of Yamada Nagamasa in Ayutthaya Hi Folks, I’m guessing many of you have visited Ayutthaya, the ruins of the ancient capital city of Siam. Amongst the historical debris, you may have stumbled upon the “Japanese Village”, but do you know why a Japanese Village would be in the … Read more
Thailand’s Best Beaches Aren’t Where You Think They Are Millions of tourists flood to Phuket and the southern beaches every year, which is a pretty nice choice, but there is a whole coastline of unspoiled soft sand, beach forest parks, offshore islands, and tranquility, far away from the crowds and easily reached from Bangkok. The … Read more
Thailand’s Journey From Tropical Forests to World-Class Chocolate Chocolate from Thailand, Surely A Joke! Thailand is famous for fragrant jasmine rice, tropical fruits and aromatic coffee, yet another crop has quietly been earning international recognition. Hidden among orchards and rainforest-covered hillsides, cocoa trees are producing beans that are being transformed into some of Asia’s finest … Read more
Beyond the Guidebooks: Discovering the Hidden Heart of Loei Province I will say right at the start of this story that I can’t adequately describe the beauty, atmosphere, diversity, and excitement that you’ll find in this unique province. Once you’re here you’ll begin to understand. When travellers think of Thailand, images of tropical islands, bustling … Read more
The Mystery of Wat Pa Krathum Less than ten minutes from the traffic of Highway 305, a forgotten Buddhist chapel (Ubosot) sits quietly beneath the branches of a giant Bodhi tree. Surrounded by water and hidden among fields and village lanes, Wat Pa Krathum is one of Nakhon Nayok’s most intriguing historical sites. Little is … Read more
Unveiling Thailand’s Intangible Cultural Heritage: The Art of Traditional Thai Weaving Thailand is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, and among its most treasured traditions is the intricate art of handwoven textiles. As Thailand celebrates the recognition of its cultural wisdom by UNESCO on the international stage, traditional weaving techniques such as Phaa Jok (จก) … Read more
When Siamese Troops Occupied A German City Siam in World War I: The Forgotten Story of Thailand’s Role in the Great War When people think of the First World War, images of muddy trenches in France, British and German soldiers battling across Europe, and the collapse of great empires often come to mind. Few realize … Read more
The White Elephant, the Warrior Queen, and the Nine Armies For centuries, the kingdoms of Siam and Burma stood like rival tigers across the forests and mountains of Southeast Asia. Between them lay trade routes, fertile lands, ancient grudges, and the ambitions of powerful kings. Their struggles produced many legends, but few stories capture the … Read more
The Rise and Fall of an Unlikely Greek Imagine arriving in a foreign kingdom with little more than your wits, a talent for languages, and a willingness to take risks. Now imagine rising so high that kings seek your advice, foreign ambassadors fear your influence, and your enemies whisper that you secretly control an entire … Read more