Kukrit Pramoj A Man of Literature And Politics Few figures in modern Thai history have cast as long, vibrant, and deeply complex a shadow as Mom Rachawongse Kukrit Pramoj. He was a prince by blood, a bohemian by nature, a fierce political tactician, a master storyteller, and a man who held the fragile heart of … Read more
Legend of the Banana Tree Ghost If you’re like me and enjoy driving out into the rural provinces of Thailand, away from the flashing neon of the cities and deep into the emerald agricultural heartlands, you will eventually encounter a bizarre anomaly. A modern highway will stretch perfectly straight for many kilometers, only to suddenly … Read more
The Chaotic World of Thai Buffalo Racing For over 150 years, this unpolished, high-octane rural carnival has turned Thailand’s most peaceful beast of burden into a high-stakes drag racer. Welcome to the Chonburi Buffalo Racing Festival. Yes there is such a thing, it’s wild and crazy in every sense, and if you play your cards … Read more
History G The POW Surgeon Who Cheated Death I’ve always found it remarkable that when we stand among the quiet forests and mist-covered hills of Kanchanaburi today, it’s almost impossible to imagine the suffering that unfolded here in 1943. Yet these peaceful mountains became the route of the infamous Japanese Death Railway where thousands of … Read more
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