The following is a link to an excellent story of a two week quarantine in one of Thailands “ASQ” hotels. Please enjoy an inside firsthand look. https://thaispicy.co/thailand-asq-alternative-state-quarantine/
Help For Prickly Heat in Southeast Asia
Help for your prickly heat woes I have spent a lot of time in Thailand over the last several years. Terrific culture, friendly people, great food and warm weather. Unfortunately for me and others, the daily high humidity can cause heat rash known as prickly heat. Before my first trip to Bangkok several years ago […]
Where to go for a tailored suit in Bangkok
Tailored Suit Bangkok Having a suit custom made has always been one of those things I’d always wanted to do. Not that I wear suits often, but if the clothes make the man? Then a handmade suit is just the ticket. The cost of a custom suit back in The States was a price I […]
Current State of Thailand for Travelers
Thailand for Travlers now In case you have not heard Thailands beloved King, Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away October 13th. The King was a man loved by his people. Although his health had been waning in recent years, his passing was a sad moment in Thailands history. Beloved my virtually all Thai, the nation has embarked on […]
I shared a bathroom with a transexual and I survived….
The Great Bathroom Debate I never really thought I would be sharing this story with readers. I avoid dwelling into political issues but this travel story seemed relevant in todays current debate. With more and more Alt-Gender issues being at the center of attention especially all the press North Carolinas new Anti- […]
Coming Across A Monitor Lizard In Bangkok
Monitor Lizard I was recently in Bangkok again during a RTW trip. A nice break from the winter back in New England, the weather was perfect. 85 degrees by mid-morning I was taking full advantage of the warm temperatures and running a few miles everyday. Benjakiti Park is beautiful respite from the hustle and […]
Pic of the Week – Bangkok “Signage”
I have had my share of wasted time in dive bars over the years. I was in Bangkok last night shooting a bit of pool and having a few beers. After a while I had to use the bathroom and came across this sign in the men’s room. It was somewhat of a wash basin […]
Traveling to Bangkok after the Coup d’état – Is It Safe?
In case you haven’t heard, there was a coup d’état in Thailand recently. The military has assumed control over all government and dissolved the current constitution. Brief curfews were in effect imposed my the Junta from 10-5 and then 12-4. After my visit this past week in Bangkok, all curfews had been lifted. The streets […]
Awesome Thailand Afternoon Sky – Pic of the Week
I was walking around Bangkok during the rainy season when the weather can never seem to make up its mind on what it wants to do. A very brief light shower quickly gave way to a spot of sun and a rainbow creating an almost outer space feel.
Getting into Bangkok from Suvarnabhumi Airport – Using the Rail Link and BTS Sky Train
Bangkok, like all major cities has a traffic problem. Mass congestion can make a trip from the airport to the city take much longer than needed and of course there is always the risk of taxi scammers. Luckily the option to take public transportation is inexpensive, safe and fairly simple. Once you have arrived at […]
Child on the street – Pic of the week
I normally use the pic of the week post for something more visually beautiful but this image is just stuck in my head. As I rounded a street corner in downtown Bangkok I came across this child looking up at me with a cup of change. At first I felt like I got punched in […]
Bangkok Update – State of Emergency may be declared
A state of emergency is being considered here in Bangkok by Thai authorities. Going into a second week of protests with no end foreseen in the near future. There has been near carnival like celebrations, to bombings and attempted assassinations. TAT or the Tourism Authority of Thailand is now telling tourists to avoid any protests […]
Update: Protests in Bangkok hit with explosion
Things took a turn for the worse last night when pro-government supporters threw a grenade at a truck carrying anti-government protestors, killing one and injuring an estimated 30 people. Tensions are running high as the BKK-shutdown enters its 5th day. The majority of the violence is taking place at night and tends to be concentrated […]
Visiting Bangkok during the shutdown
I had some second thoughts about coming to Bangkok during the “BKK-shutdown”. News of mass protests and the closing off of intersections, killing power to government buildings as well as disrupting Thailand’s stock market had me a bit edgy about what I may be getting myself into. The opposition had made statements that visitors would […]