Author Archives: Mike

Thailand Blogs Review July 2011

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Mike

July in Thailand found me taking a holiday in Chiang Mai for a few days while the Thai people went to the polls to elect a new government,  sadly the month was also notable for the loss of life in … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Diary, Thailand Blogs Review | 6 Comments

Roads in Thailand

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Mike

The roads in Thailand are of a reasonably standard and provide an extensive  network linking all the main  centres of population. Most roads are sealed and constructed from tarmac or concrete although standards of maintenance vary considerably from province to … Continue reading →

Posted in Driving, Road Safety, Roads in Thailand | 5 Comments

Rati Lanna Riverside Spa Resort Chiang Mai

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Mike

During my recent visit to Northern Thailand I stayed at the Rati Lanna Riverside Spa Resort in Chiang Mai. The hotel is rated as 5* and is located on the west bank of the Ping River about 15 minutes drive … Continue reading →

Posted in Chiang Mai, Rati Lanna Hotel, Tourist Information | 9 Comments

Thailand a Fugitive Haven

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Mike

Is Thailand a fugitive haven? Well if you read an article in today’s New York Times then I have a feeling you will be left with that impression. Thailand’s Irresistible Attraction for Fugitives Under the headline,Thailand’s Irresistible Attraction for Fugitives … Continue reading →

Posted in Living in Thailand, Thai Media | 11 Comments

Paper Umbrellas Thailand

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Mike

One unexpected highlight on my trip to Chiang Mai was visiting a commune where Sa paper umbrellas were made. Thai paper umbrellas or paper parasols are popular throughout the world for their colourful designs and besides their obvious practical use … Continue reading →

Posted in Chiang Mai, Umbrella Factory, Visiting Thailand | 5 Comments

Things I Might Miss About Thailand

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Mike

I wonder, when I go to the UK early next month, if there are things I might miss about Thailand. Now given that my life and thinking have changed in a number of ways since I last visited home I … Continue reading →

Posted in Expat Diary, Living in Thailand, Thai Culture | 11 Comments

Swiftlet Farming Thailand

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Mike

Swiflet farming, Swiftlet ranching or more correctly the commercial production of edible Swiftlet nests is big business in SE Asia, particularly in Malaysia, although here in Thailand it seems to be establishing itself too. The other day I ran a … Continue reading →

Posted in Flora and Fauna, Food, Living in Thailand, Local Industry | 15 Comments

Thailand Trivia Photo Quiz July 2011

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Mike

For my latest Thailand trivia photo quiz I would like you to answer some questions about the concrete building in this photograph. The photo is taken in the seaside village of Khlong Wan where this and two other similar buildings … Continue reading →

Posted in Living in Thailand, Trivia | 10 Comments

Chiang Mai Zoo

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Mike

Chiang Mai Zoo is located on two hundred acres of woody hillside near the university and on the main road to Doi Suthep,  north-west of the city centre. The zoo was originally founded an American missionary as an animal sanctuary … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Welfare, Chiang Mai, Tourist Information, Zoo | 1 Comment

Trip to Chiang Mai

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Mike

I  have just returned from my trip to Chiang Mai. Its been an interesting few days and over the course of the next week or so I thought I would share some of the highlights with you. Today is just … Continue reading →

Posted in Bangkok to Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Tourist Information, Visiting Thailand | 14 Comments