It’s always good to see some historical landmarks still remaining in Bangkok. This structure in front of Central Embassy used to be one of six boundary markers on the land owned by Nai Lert. This is the information about it from the plaque: In 1909, Phraya Bhakdinoraseth (Lert Sreshthaputra) bought a vast plot of land […]
I was really happy to be invited to have lunch with the new British Ambassador last week at his private residence. This follows my tour of the new embassy in AIA Sathorn Tower a few months back. I find these informal meetings with ambassadors, and consular staff, very important to get to know each other and to […]
Can you believe that this is in Bangkok? This is Bang Khun Thian district which goes all the way to the sea. There’s a new cycle path here which we explored at the weekend. You can rent bicycles for only 30 Baht from the local museum. You can also do boat trips. Map for bicycle […]
The latest park to open in Bangkok is also going to be its largest once it is finished. This is Benjakitti Forest Park which is located next to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. You may already know Benjakitti Park which has a jogging and cycling track around a large lake. Well, this new extension […]
This weekend I am exploring the coastline from Samut Prakan to Samut Sakhon with my friends @chilipastetour and @DavidLuekens. There’s a new road along Sapphasamit Canal that now goes all the way. My map notes for this trip are here: thailandphotomap.com/exploring-the-… If you switch to a satellite image, you can see that the coastline is […]
This morning I visited the new Samut Prakan Immigration office in Bang Phli. It has temporarily moved from Paknam to Thip Nimitra Market (pronounced tip-ni-mit). They will be building a five-storey building on the Paknam waterfront. It will probably take them a few years. [2] Thip Nimitra Market is on Theparak Road opposite Banplee Hospital. […]
Thank you for agreeing to answer some questions about your work and life here in Thailand. Can you begin by briefly introducing yourself? Of course. I’m delighted to be back in this region. I’ve spent much of my working career here. My first job after university was as a French and German teacher at an […]
The Emerald Buddha is the most important Buddha image in Thailand. It is adorned with three different sets of gold seasonal costume; two were made by Rama I, one for the summer and one for the rainy season, and a third made by Rama III for the winter or cool season. The clothes are changed by […]
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide the latest update that businesses and venues are allowed to reopen today with strict health and safety guidelines in line with Directives 5 and 6 under the extended Emergency Decree. The Royal Thai Government has allowed relaxation of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) containment restrictions […]
Stranded foreign tourists are expressing their gratitude to Thai local authorities and the people of Thailand for their hospitality and assistance after being stranded in the South of the country due to flight cancellations amid the current Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. Foreigners stuck on Ko Phi Phi are expressing their sincere appreciation and gratitude […]
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