Category Archives: Thailand

Ah, those beaches. If you’re looking for the stereotypical palm-lined white-sand beaches featured in those doorstop holiday brochures then Phuket is for you. The West Coast is generally where to find the best beaches whereas the eastern side of Phuket … Continue reading →

For many, the first glimpse of Thailand through the taxi’s windows on the ride from the airport to their accommodation is a cultural eye-opener. First-time visitors are fascinated by the sights, sounds and exotic smells of Phuket and can’t get … Continue reading →

As much as it’s tempting to simply laze on Phuket’s white-sand beaches, gazing out over the Andaman, it really does pay to take advantage of the many tours and activities on offer here. Next to Phuket is Phang Nga province, … Continue reading →

From top end to street stall dining, Phuket has it all… and then some. It’s often been said that half the population of this island is eating while the other half is cooking for them. Of course, local food is … Continue reading →

It’s not all naughty in Phuket and there’s a lot more to do than getting down and dirty along Patong’s Bangla Road, however much fun it can be as a one-off. Nights under tropical starry skies tend to take on … Continue reading →

Street markets, designer shops, huge malls and mom & pop stores – they’re all here selling everything from antiques just a few weeks old to genuine gems to fake designer clothes to the real thing. It can get confusing at … Continue reading →

This is a dip called “nam phrik mamuang”. In the ingredients pictured below, you can see palm sugar, red chilli, red shallots, dried shrimp, green mango and shrimp paste in the middle. Put the shrimp paste into a mortar and … Continue reading →

One of the most unusual Thai sweets are the “khanom luk chub”. These desserts are made from mung-bean flour and come in various colours and shapes. They are made to look like a variety of different fruit and vegetables. These … Continue reading →

Thai food is certainly world famous these days. It has been estimated that there are now Thai restaurants in 13,000 locations around the world. These range from fast-food take-aways to up-market restaurants. Many of them have been set up by … Continue reading →

Bangkok is a melting pot of interesting sights, unusual flavours and even the bizarre that have given the city iconic status. Gleaming temples and palaces are juxtaposed with modern skyscrapers; it’s past, present and future represented as a whole that … Continue reading →