The Eye of Naga: Thailand’s Giant Serpent Rock That Went Viral Here’s something I sadly didn’t see in my travels around Thailand. Many years ago I visited a national park in what was then Nong Khai province, but unknowingly missed seeing something really unusual of major interest. There’s a rock in Thailand that looks like … 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
Ratchaburi’s Royal Heavenly Hill Hi guys! This is yet another one of those random “look what we found on a random road” stories, as we were driving home on our last day in Ratchaburi. Twists and Turns to Surprise On the fringes of Ratchaburi city, we saw a side road that just seemed to shout … Read more
River Flow House Ratchaburi Relax in This Hidden Homestay Last year (2025) we spent a lot of time exploring the lovely and surprising province of Ratchaburi, just a couple of hours west of Bangkok, and stayed at the wonderful River Flow House Homestay. River Flow House is a very friendly and comfortable homestay on the … Read more
Thailand’s Secret Cat Obsession Five Ancient Cat Breeds That Made Thailand Famous Since November 2025, five native cat breeds have been officially recognized by the Thai government as national treasures: the Wichienmaat (Siamese), Korat, Suphalak, Konja, and Khao Manee. Each carries centuries of history, symbolism, and a distinct personality that still shines through today. Wichienmaat … Read more
From Ancient Kilns To DIY Crafts: Exploring Bo Suak In Nan Hi explorers! Why don’t you head to the beautiful and rarely visited province of Nan, and experience something more meaningful than just those amazing scenic views, Bo Suak is one of those places that quietly pulls you into the past. Bo Suak Archaeological Kiln … Read more
Thailand’s Hidden Communist Museum: From Mountain Stronghold to National Park Background For many years, the Phu Hin Rong Kla area had been ideal for guerrilla warfare, as the Communist Party of Thailand fought against the Thai authorities in an effort to create a new order. The mountains sit high along the border of Phitsanulok, Loei, … Read more
The Village Where Spirits Dance Dan Sai And It’s Ghosts You know that feeling when you stumble upon something so unexpectedly strange and wonderful that you wish everyone you love could see it? That’s Dan Sai for me. Picture this: it’s 3:00 AM in a small village in northeastern Thailand. The air is cool and … Read more
We Found A Temple Built In 1337 Wat Thian Tawai is a historic, ancient Buddhist temple in Ban Mai, Pathumthani, on the edge of the Chao Phraya River, it is highly regarded by for its peaceful atmosphere, unique folklore, and historical significance, as well as being off the tourist trail. We discovered this while researching … Read more
Wat Chettawong Abandoned Temple With both beautiful and quirky temples everywhere you look in this amazing country, some are hidden in plain sight along quiet unlikely residential streets. One such rather sad place is the long abandoned Wat Chettawong, surrounded by private homes in a narrow street close to the Chao Phraya River. We … Read more