Thailand

With more than 10,000 stalls, Chatuchak Weekend Market is the largest market in Thailand, but until a few years ago, Chatuchak was a well-kept secret, and the visitors in the …

EAT ME is one of my all-time favorite restaurants in Bangkok. I stumbled upon it by coincidence, when I was seeking shelter from a thunderstorm one evening back in 2011, …

I had never heard about chicken rice before visiting Boon Tong Kiat, but my friend AC insisted that we went to this place. AC used to live in Singapore, so …

If you’re curious about Thai food but not really sure where to start, then Ban Khun Mae would be an excellent choice. Ban Khun Mae is right in the heart …

The Shibuya Toast is like a super-charged version of French toast, and only your imagination sets the limits. The dessert originated in Shibuya in Tokyo, but quickly gained popularity in …

You can find dirt cheap, delicious food on every corner in Bangkok, but when it comes to Thai food fine dining, there’s only a very limited number of options. Could it …

Terminal 21 already opened back in 2011, but it took me quite a while to visit this much-hyped mall. I expected Terminal 21 to be just another luxury-shopping-mall-clone, like the …

Finding a nice place to eat in Karon beach turned out to be quite a challenge. Most restaurants cater to the tourists, who in most cases are Scandinavian senior travelers, …

I took a PADI Open Water Diver Course in Thailand back in 2003. I was blown away by this beautiful new world, which was revealed to me, and by the end …

After our dinner at Ying Restaurant, we went for a walk in the area. Down one of the side streets was a small market selling all the usual, touristy stuff. …

After having a rather terrible mango salad for lunch, I had my guards up at dinnertime and put in a bit more effort to steer clear of the worst tourist …

During my short visit to Koh Yao Yai, I stayed at Koh Yao Yai Village, which is an eco-friendly boutique resort on the northeastern side of the island. The resort …

When I arrived at Koh Yao Yai Village on Yao Yai Island early in the morning, my room wasn’t ready yet. I was eager to see more of the island, …

I met with Annie for lunch at Isao, which is one of Annie’s favorite sushi spots. It’s a Japanese fusion restaurant, which has been around for a while now, but …

Yesterday, I went straight from the airport to Chatuchak Market. The market is a nice place to kill a Sunday afternoon even though it has become very touristy.

From Phuket Airport, I took at taxi to Bang Rong Pier on the eastern side of Phuket. It was really early in the morning, so there were only a few other …

I lost my faith in Phuket several years ago, after a Patong Beach mass tourism overdose. I know there are nicer, less touristy places in Phuket, but I wasn’t in …

One of the recent additions to the new and fancy Siam Square is the 3-story Hello Kitty House. Hello Kitty is cute, pink and adorable, so even though I tried …

Today I skipped breakfast and went straight for lunch instead at Som Tam Nua down at Siam Square. Som Tam Nua used to be tucked away down a narrow alley, …

Chinatown in Bangkok is full of vendors selling cheap and very tasty Chinese street food, but there are also a number of more upscale Chinese restaurants located along the main …

Update: Ce La Vi is now The Club at KOI (yes, the KOI that used to be in Sukhumvit ) Ce La Vi is a much-hyped, nightlife concept, which hit …

I have a confession to make. Even though I’ve been to Thailand more than 10 times during the last 10 years, I have never visited any of the famous floating …

Cabbages & Condoms is a fun restaurant down Sukhumvit Soi 12. The first time I ate there was back in 2009, and I try to make time for a visit …

The restaurant Salt, down Ari Soi 4 is old news among Bangkok foodies, but Ari is so long from the usual habitat I frequent, when I’m in town, so it …