Category Archives: Visiting Thailand

My Love Affair with Thailand-Epilogue-Chapter 4

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Mike

As the London bound Qatar Airways flight thundered down the runway at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok on 16th January 2009 I slipped into my usual reflective mood to help pass away the long flight via the Gulf.

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My Love Affair with Thailand-Epilogue-Chapter 3

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Mike

After my return to the UK in July 2007 life became fairly hectic, it certainly wasn’t straightforward, but somewhere along the way I made a decision to pack up work in the UK and move to Thailand.

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My Love Affair with Thailand-Epilogue-Chapter 2

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Mike

I’d like to be able to say that my life was a bed of roses as the Qatar Airways flight settled gently onto the long runway at Changi airport in Singapore. But it wasn’t, the sixteen or so hours since … Continue reading →

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My Love Affair with Thailand-Epilogue-Chapter 1

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Mike

My love affair with Thailand started in the beginning of the new Millennium and came to an end in August 2011. An affair, which like many physical love affairs, started innocently enough, but grew into something that eventually became destructive. … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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

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

City Pillars of Thailand

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Mike

The City Pillar or “Lak Muaeng” (Thai: หลักเมือง) is to be found in most Thai cities.  Many of the city pillars of Thailand are actually housed in a shrine and they mark the official city centre.

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Travel Guide Bangkok to Hua Hin

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Mike

This is a short travel guide about how to get from Bangkok to Hua Hin using available public transport. Travellers wishing to get to Cha-am or indeed Prachuap Khiri Khan could also use the services outlined below. Generally speaking you … Continue reading →

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