WoWasis tested the new Airport Rail Link train shortly after its inaugural run, and as advertised it took us from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the centrally located Makkasan station in 15 minutes. It cost 40 bhat for the trip (soon to be raised to 150 baht), and the train raced along the course at up to [...]
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Top 6 sights in Myanmar: WoWasis visits Burma, a short travelguide
Visit and tour the top 6 sights in Myanmar (Burma)
Read the rest of this entry »Bachelor in Bangkok: Khun Lee on Bangkok nightlife today vs. 1995, Pt. II
Greetings to our loyal readers and I hope you are enjoying this blessing we call life as much as I am. In my August, 2010 column, I compared 1995 Bangkok to present day and detailed the changes in the nightlife industry. This month, I want to compare changes in cost, livability, transportation and relationships with “good [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Miserable shopping experience for WoWasis in Taipei airport
The bookstore at the departure lounge in Taipei airport was staffed by three people, a girl at the cash register, a guy stacking magazines, and another guy just walking around. Your WoWasis correspondents noticed a high-design writing pen behind a locked glass door, selling for USD $150, and we wanted to see it, so asked [...]
Read the rest of this entry »WoWasis visits the city of Mandalay, Burma
Take a half-day tour of Mandalay! While visitors will find that the city of Mandalay pales in comparison with Rangoon, and the ancient palace, lying within the moat, was mostly destroyed by fighting in WWII, it remains a fascinating city with its on vibe. Today, Mandalay is best visited as a home base for day [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Battambang’s Bamboo Train: Cambodia’s wildest ride?
Watch two short videos of the bamboo train on the move and being assembled! It’s not listed in the guidebooks and there are other similar trains in Cambodia, but for a couple of hours of fun in the countryside, it’s hard to beat this narrow gauge “local.” The carriage is a flat wooden frame of woven [...]
Read the rest of this entry »River Cruises on Chiang Mai’s Mae Ping River
To get a uniquely interesting view of Chiang Mai, Thailand, Mae Ping Cruises (053) 274-822, offers three short voyages along the Ping River, as follows: Dinner cruise: Two tours, the first begins at 7pm, and they will pick you up from your hotel. Price is 450 baht. Day cruise 1: an 8 kilometer cruise taking [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Bangkok river transportation on the Chao Phraya
There are plenty of ways to go here, from basic dock-to-dock transport, to dinner cruises at dusk. Basic transportation Chao Phraya River Taxis: These fast boats ply the many piers along the big river. Consult your map for their locations. A quick guide to a few of the high points along the river is at [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Khlong Saen Saep Bangkok water taxis: Quick, but not for the faint-hearted
Not to be confused with the river taxis that travel the Chao Phraya River, the khlong taxis that ply Bangkok’s Saen Saep khlongs (canals) offer quick transportation at a great price, but with a major caveat. If the Royal Palace could be considered Bangkok’s heart, and Wat Pho its soul, the khlongs can rightly be [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Transportation in Bangkok by rail, subway, road, and water
You will soon find your enjoyment of Bangkok to be commensurate with your ability to get around the city quickly, efficiently, and comfortably. Our preference is the BTS Skytrain for all points possible. It’s quick, air-conditioned, and has great views. The new subway is a decent second-best. Take taxis and motorcycle taxis when necessary, and [...]
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