Laos has been a bit slow on the spa uptake, with fewer choices than neighboring Cambodia. Spas are beginning to appear, limited at this time to Day Spas in Vientiane and Resort/Hotel Spas in Luang Prabang. Here’s what we’ve found: Resort/hotel spas in Luang Prabang Angsana Spa at Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel Rue Chao Fa Ngum […]
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6 things to consider when selecting a breast augmentation provider
Cosmetic surgery is a large part of the medical tourism scene in Bangkok, and breast augmentation surgery is an increasingly popular reason for coming to Thailand. Here are some things to consider as you select a procedure and surgeon that works for you. • Will the doctor remove the implants free of charge if you […]
Read the rest of this entry »Troops enter Bangkok under cover as crackdown begins
The rumored Thai military crackdown against red-shirted UDD dissidents began this afternoon in a pitched battle north of Victory Monument and south of Don Muang airport. Reportedly, Thai troops are using live rounds, and Red shirt UDD fighters have commandeered gas stations and fuel trucks. Earlier today, troop numbers in Bangkok were surreptitiously increased by deploying them from […]
Read the rest of this entry »A memorable day in Thailand’s Khao Yai National Park
Just over 200 km east of Bangkok and spanning over four provinces is Thailand’s Khao Yai National Park. Khao Yai became Thailand’s first National Park in the fall of 1962 and is part of the larger Dong Phayayen forest complex. At more than 2,165 square km, Khao Yai is the third largest National Park world […]
Read the rest of this entry »Bangkok by night: a Chao Phraya dinner cruise aboard the exotic Wan Fah
Although several companies offer dinner cruises on the Chao Phraya river, none quite match up to the Wan Fah experience. The Wan Fah is a beautifully appointed teak boat, with traditional Thai decorative elements. The experience is intimate, as she seats only 120 persons. The meals are extraordinarily good, and the diner may choose between […]
Read the rest of this entry »In praise of the Thai Toilet Hose (what’s that thing attached to my toilet, and how do I use it?)
First time travelers to Thailand are soon confronted with an element of plumbing not generally associated with western toilets: the Thai bathroom hose (“fahk bua”). Used to the western convention of toilet paper, travelers tend to eschew this remarkable device, which, in fact, keeps one cleaner after ablutions than does t.p. (Thais generally use paper […]
Read the rest of this entry »Top 3 Things to see in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand
It’s doubtful that you’ll come to the Isaan city of Ubon intentionally, unless you have relatives here, or you’ll be traveling to Laos through the Chong Mek border station, as I was. If you do happen to be here, you’ll find a pleasant, clean city with several interesting places worth stopping to see. How did […]
Read the rest of this entry »Ban Phiphithaphan, Bangkok’s exceptional hidden retro Museum
For those willing to spend 200 baht taxi fare and travel a few kilometers west of the Pin Klao bridge, one of Bangkok’s more fascinating museums awaits. Founders Anake and Wanna Nawigamune have here compiled a lifetime’s worth of everyday objects found —until the last decade or so — in homes, barbershops, candy stores, and […]
Read the rest of this entry »Bangkok Silom standoff continues as Crime Detection Division investigates grenade death
Amidst discussions for a possible end to the Silom standoff, UDD red shirts’ barriers were raised even higher, Thai troops bivouacked at the Sala Daeng BTS skytrain station, and the Central Institute of Forensic Science’s director Dr. Porntip Rojanasunan paid a visit to the building where an M79 grenade killed a protester earlier in the […]
Read the rest of this entry »Top Ten Hazards to Avoid in Bangkok
Sure you’re a veteran traveler, but even longtime expats get nailed by ten common hazards that are particular to Bangkok. Be aware of the following, and live a long life… 1) Being “wired” takes on a whole new meaning in Bangkok, where heap big power lines, fluorescent tubes, and incandescent bulbs are commonly […]
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