by Chris Mitchell on June 22, 2009
If you're interested in doing real volunteer work while in Bangkok but don't know who to contact, speak to the guys at InSearchOfSanuk.com - they are doing sterling work with a growing number of Bangkok charities [click to continue…]
by Chris Mitchell on June 15, 2009
Get a detailed picture of what's available on each of Koh Lanta's beaches with this comprehensive map of the Thai island on Google Maps, created by Rob at AmazingLanta.com [click to continue…]
by Chris Mitchell on June 8, 2009
Today's my birthday. With an uncharacteristic pang of nostalgia, I thought back to all the places I've been on my birthday since I left the UK seven years ago. Here they are. [click to continue…]
by Chris Mitchell on June 5, 2009
Looking for a laid back island in Thailand where there's unspoilt beaches, not too many people but still decent hotels and restaurants? Take a look at the Koh Lanta Beach Guide on AmazingLanta.com [click to continue…]
by Chris Mitchell on May 28, 2009
Need a packing list before you’re travelling to Thailand? Here’s some packing tips about what you can leave at home and what you should make sure you bring to the Land of Smiles
by Chris Mitchell on May 23, 2009
If you think McDonalds sells the same burgers and fries everywhere in the world, think again - here in Asia they’ve had to make some concessions to local tastes and come up with some peculiar fast food variations on Asian favourites
by Chris Mitchell on May 12, 2009
Engrish is one of the great joys of travelling in Asia. Here are a few more gems found during my wanderings around Bangkok.
by Chris Mitchell on May 5, 2009
Find out where the cheapest places are to dive in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines, as well as other recent articles from Divehappy, my website about scuba diving in Asia
by Chris Mitchell on April 28, 2009
Thai Banks have now imposed significant fees for tourists withdrawing foreign funds from ATMs while travelling in Thailand. Make sure you minimise your ATM use to avoid spending more than you bargained for.
by Chris Mitchell on April 18, 2009
Want to find places to volunteer in Thailand where you don’t have to pay loads of money for the privilege of doing so? Lindy Madden has some answers
by Chris Mitchell on March 22, 2009
On the excellent MoneySaversExpert site - probably the UK’s best site for impartial financial advice with a very active forum - I just discovered the Travel Money Maximiser page.
by Chris Mitchell on March 12, 2009
If you’re looking for some real peace and quiet, then going on a meditation retreat in Thailand will provide not only silence and solitude but also perhaps some profound changes in your own outlook
by Chris Mitchell on March 7, 2009
Phuket may be Thailand’s most popular tourist destination, but that doesn’t mean that there aren’t still some secret beaches on the island where you can get away from the crowds
by Chris Mitchell on February 25, 2009
If you’re travelling around South East Asia, it’s much cheaper to get a DTAC Thai SIM card for your mobile phone than use your SIM from back home - you can also use the DTAC Thai SIM in other countries too
by Chris Mitchell on February 15, 2009
On the way home today, I saw two kids armed with water pistols chasing each other around the street - a sure sign that the hot weather has come to Thailand early - it’s already hitting 35 degrees and we’re not even in March yet. Looks like Songkran will be one of the hottest yet [...]
by Chris Mitchell on January 23, 2009
My mate Rob and I have been busy adding info to our website about the island of Koh Lanta in Thailand, one of my favourite places in Thailand. One of the most common questions we’re asked is where to find cheap accommodation on Lanta. I wrote last year about a couple of cheap places I [...]
by Chris Mitchell on January 15, 2009
With the world’s currencies in either dramatic decline (hello British Sterling and Australian Dollar) or making rapid gains (lucky you, US Dollar and Japanese Yen), it pays to keep checking what your money’s worth with a currency converter.
by Chris Mitchell on December 30, 2008
While browsing Nikon DSLR cameras in Bangkok this week, I thought I’d make a note of the current prices of the major Nikon models for anyone interested in comparing prices of Nikon cameras in Thailand versus their home country.
by Chris Mitchell on December 10, 2008
Just updated the 5 Star Hotels on Koh Tao page with two new boutique hotels on the island - Koh Tao Montra Resort and Spa and Charm Churee Villa. There are in fact no true 5 star hotels on Koh Tao, but there’s certainly a trend towards more upscale accommodation to suit the [...]
by Chris Mitchell on December 9, 2008
After the Bangkok Airport closure last week, there are quite a few Bangkok hotel deals in an attempt to increase their occupancy over the Christmas period. There are some bargains to be had in the mid to high end range if you hunt around
by Greg Lowe on December 8, 2008
Colin Cotterill is Chumphon-based creator of the award winning Dr. Siri crime books, set in Laos and Thailand, that reveals the hidden history of South East Asia to a Western audience.
by Chris Mitchell on December 6, 2008
If you want to learn to scuba dive when you visit Thailand, you should drop an email to my friends Ayesha and Wilco. They’re two extremely experienced instructors (one British, one Dutch) based on Koh Tao who will ensure you have a fantastic time entering the underwater world.
by Chris Mitchell on December 5, 2008
Thailand has just changed its tourist visa regulations. If you enter Thailand through a land border (i.e. come into Thailand by any means other than flying) then you will only get 15 days rather than 30 days on your visa stamp.
by Chris Mitchell on December 1, 2008
Bangkok Airways have announced they will be providing flights from Hua Hin to Singapore and from Hua Hin to Koh Samui. Hua Hin is two hours’ drive from Bangkok and provides another way to fly out of Thailand
by Chris Mitchell on November 30, 2008
As flights begin to depart from Thailand from UTapao Airport, here’s some info about the airport and how to get there. UTapao Airport is located 190 kilometres south east of Bangkok - it’s essentially a 45 minute drive from Pattaya, located near Sattahip.
by Chris Mitchell on November 30, 2008
Just updated my post on how to fly in and out of Thailand without going through Bangkok with info on direct flights from Chiang Mai to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. If you are stuck in Bangkok now and need to get out, taking the overnight train to Chiang Mai and then a flight to either [...]
by Chris Mitchell on November 28, 2008
As Bangkok Airport remains closed, here are some suggestions of other Thai airports you can fly into direct from abroad without needing to go via Bangkok. It might also be useful if you need to exit from the country
by Chris Mitchell on November 18, 2008
…try saying that after several drinks. Over one million beer bottles have gone into the building of Wat Pa Maha Chedi Kaew, a masterpiece of recycling art and fully functioning Buddhist temple in Thailand’s Sisaket province.
by Chris Mitchell on November 13, 2008
If you’re looking to get a drink in Bangkok over the weekend of November 14th to 16th, you might have to look hard - with the funeral ceremony of Princess Galyani Vadhana taking place over these three days, entertainment venues are being asked to close as a mark of respect. The actual specifics are still [...]
by Chris Mitchell on September 27, 2008
If you’re looking for somewhere unique to stay in Chiang Mai, there is now a wide selection of boutique hotels in Thailand’s northern capital to suit all tastes
