Bangkok

If you're thinking about going to live in Bangkok full time, you need to have a good idea of what your monthly expenses are likely to be. Here's a rundown of what you get for your money in The Big Mango [click to continue…]

Many people come to Thailand for medical tourism - as I live here, I have to rely on Thai hospital services all the time. Recently I got my wisdom teeth removed at a fraction of what it would have cost me in the UK [click to continue…]

A lyrical memoir of falling in love with Thailand's capital city, Janet Brown's Tone Deaf In Bangkok shows a more gentle side to the City Of Angels [click to continue…]

Lonely Planet writer Austin Bush has created a super useful Google Map of all the best street eats places he’s found in Bangkok - click on each of the icons to get photos and info of what delicacies you can find there. Foodie heaven!

You think Bangkok is dangerous because of political unrest or bad Nicholas Cage films? Think again - what’s most likely to get you is the everyday assault course known as taking a walk on a Bangkok sidewalk.

The redshirt protests are over in Bangkok and all services are returning to normal. Travellers should still be cautious but there is no danger from political protests in the city anymore

Going through my photos I came across this headline gold from the Bangkok Post last year which I’d completely forgotten about until now…

You can download a nicely produced free nine page PDF Guide to Bangkok from Tripadvisor - look for the download link at the top of the right hand column on their page about Khao San Road.

When you arrive at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, you’ll be besieged by taxi touts offering you overpriced rides. Make sure you get to the Public Taxi stands to get a properly priced taxi into Bangkok

This is a great essay from a New Yorker who grew up in Bangkok on how the city is never what other people think it is.

AirAsia are currently offering flights from Kuala Lumpur to London for silly prices - and even with a connecting flight from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok, their price is much lower than other carriers

The scores of sois on Bangkok’s Sukhumvit Road are full of surprises - and Agalico is a peculiarly British one. A beautiful colonial style tea room complete with tremendous cakes set in a resplendent leafy garden is just a few minutes walk from the noise and pollution of Sukhumvit’s incessant traffic. Brit in Bangkok has [...]

Dec 5: Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport has returned to almost full service, although passengers need to check with their airlines to ensure they get the latest information about flight schedules and check in procedures. The backlog of passengers waiting to leave Thailand should ease within the next couple of days. Check Google News for latest updates [...]

Breaking news: Bangkok’s Airport will re-open on 4th December, according to the BBC. Cargo flights will begin departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport from tonight (December 2nd). Passenger flights will commence on 4th December.

UPDATE - Bangkok Airport to reopen 4th December. Reuters is reporting that it will take a week for Bangkok Airport to be restored to working order once the protest is over - which means that even if the protesters left today, the airport would not re-open until December 7th.

November 30: Bangkok Airport remains closed, although there is a trickle of information about flights leaving from UTapao Airport, which is located 190 kms from Bangkok

UPDATE - Bangkok Airport to reopen 4th December. Nov 29: Despite claims by airport officials a couple of days ago, Bangkok Airport will not be re-opening on November 29th. The airport remains occupied by political protesters and Thai police have still made no move to evict them.

Nov 28: Bangkok Airport still remains closed and as of this writing, the police have made no attempt to expel protesters. You can find out the latest news as it happens from Twitter

UPDATE - Bangkok Airport to reopen 4th December. Nov 27: At the end of the second day of protests at Bangkok Airport, a State of Emergency has been declared and it looks like the protesters will be removed, by force if necessary, by the police overnight.

26 Nov: Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport is currently under occupation by political protesters and all flights are cancelled. Here are some useful links to get the latest news on what’s happening at the airport

Despite it size and cultural importance, Bangkok has never been famed for its local art scene or prestigious art galleries. However, there is a thriving art scene in the Big Mango - you just need to know where to look.

Thailand is in mourning today for Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana, with a huge funeral ceremony in Bangkok to mark her final passing. The centrepiece of the ceremony is the funeral temple specially constructed to mark the Princess’s cremation

Want to see where the best cheap hotels are around Bangkok’s famous traveller destination Khao San Road? This Google Map should help you get a clearer picture of where they’re located

Bangkok Airways have recently added a Business Class section to their flights from Bangkok to Koh Samui. Turns out it’s not much more to upgrade and you get great service for the extra money

Bangkok is a burgeoning destination for medical tourism, and getting cosmetic dental treatments like teeth whitening that only take a couple of hours and are low risk is increasingly popular due to the very cheap prices compared to the US and Europe. Here are a couple of recommended Bangkok dental clinics from personal experience.

Want to get a tattoo in Bangkok that’s top quality, safe and hygienic? Legendary tattoo artist Jimmy Wong is your man

Bangkok’s international airport has a wide choice of hotels nearby for passengers in transit, ranging from four star luxury to humble but warm guesthouses.