Good news for budget travellers. According to a recent survey by Mercer, Bangkok is less expensive that a number of neighbouring cities including Hanoi, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
The survey, which covered 143 cities around the world ranked Bangkok t…
There are a number of ways of getting rid of your rubbish. Some people choose to recycle, while others like to donate unwanted items to charity. However, Japanese-Thai artist Yuree Kensaku has another method.
Visitors to the 100 Tonson Gallery in Bang…
One thing that many visitors to the Land of Smiles notice is the number of dogs roaming the streets. While these dogs often look happy and well cared for, this is not always the case.
So it’s good to know that there are some good Samaritans that hav…
If you’re visiting Bangkok and want to catch a glimpse of traditional Thailand, look no further than the community of Kudee Cheen. Located near the banks of the Chao Phraya River amongst a network of canals, this multicultural community dates back to…
“Why do women develop such an urge and desire to own one, then two, then a dozen and, for some, even hundreds of pairs in all sizes, shapes and colours?” This question was posed by Yves Sabourin, who is the curator of the International Museum of Shoes …
Anyone who’s spent time in Bangkok recently will have noticed the sorry state of many of the buses. Although there are a number of large, comfortable air-conditioned buses fighting their way through the city’s traffic, there are also plenty of smal…
In spite of the political turmoil that brought Bangkok to a dangerous standstill on Monday and Tuesday, revellers determinedly got on with the annual Songkran water festival on Khao San Road. And because initial festivities were cancelled during the fe…
All was calm on the streets of Bangkok by Wednesday evening after the army brought the situation under control and dispersed rampaging protestors who had brought anarchy to the capital.
Bangkok is now considered safe to travel to, although several cou…
