Hat Yai is a city in Songkhla province in southern Thailand, near the Malaysian border. It’s a major travel hub, with a railway junction and international airport. There’s a good chance you’ll pass through here if you’re travelling to the Satun Islands or to or from Malaysia. Hat Yai is not a typical tourist city, […]
Notes on Koh Larn: A lovely little island cursed by its location
Ko Larn (or Ko Lan) is an island in the Bay of Bangkok off the coast of Pattaya. If you are familiar enough with Thailand then that geographical description alone would probably put you off visiting. If you aren’t familiar, the Bay of Bangkok is not famous for its water quality, and Pattaya is a […]
Hotel Review: Wish Inn Chidlom By GO INN, Bangkok – Thailand
Hotel review of Wish Inn Chidlom By GO INN in the Chitlom area of Bangkok, Thailand. Hotel Name: Wish Inn Chidlom By GO INN. Address: Soi Ratchadamri 2, Chit Lom Alley, Bangkok, Thailand. I stayed at the Wish Inn Chidlom By GO INN in Bangkok. I booked online at the rate of 14.93 USD per […]
Hotel Review: BBHouse Phra Athit, Bangkok – Thailand
Hotel review of BBHouse Phra Athit in the backpacker area of Bangkok, Thailand. Hotel Name: BBHouse Phra Athit. Address: 80 Soi Chanasongkhram, Pra-Arthit Rd, Khaosan, Bangkok, Thailand. I stayed at BBHouse Phra Athit in Bangkok. I booked online at the rate of 450 THB ($12.50 USD) per night, and I booked it for its price […]
Guesthouse Review: Bonita House, Bangkok – Thailand
Guesthouse review of Bonita House in the Banglamphu backpacker area of Bangkok. Hotel Name: Bonita House. Address: 103 Samsen Samsen Rd Samphraya district, Khaosan, Bangkok, Thailand. [Map of Bonita House, Bangkok.] I stayed at Bonita House in Bangkok. I booked online at the rate of 13.95 USD per night, and I booked it for its […]
Sawasdee Sukhumvit Inn Hotel, Bangkok: A budget hotel in the Thonglor area of Bangkok
Hotel review of the Sawasdee Sukhumvit Inn Hotel – A budget hotel in the Thonglor area of Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok. Hotel Name: Sawasdee Sukhumvit Inn Hotel. Address: 123 Soi Sukhumvit 57, Sukhumvit Rd, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand. I stayed at Sawasdee Sukhumvit Inn Hotel in Bangkok. I booked online at the rate of 748 THB ($21.87 […]
Bangkok Mass Transit System – A guide to the BTS / MRT / ARL / SRT urban railways
The Bangkok Mass Transit System began with the launch of two BTS Skytrain lines in 1999. There are now 10 lines operating, with more lines planned and under construction. The urban rail transit system of Bangkok is comprised of a mixture of railway systems operated by three different companies. There is no singular brand like […]
Train 7 Bangkok to Chiang Mai: The day train through historic Thailand
Train 7 is a Special Express service from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. This is the fastest train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, and the only day train between the two cities. Special Express No. 7 departs Bangkok at 09:05 and arrives at Chiang Mai at 19:30. Here is what to expect on Train 7 and […]
Where to stay in Bangkok: the best areas and hotels for visitors
A guide to the best areas to stay in Bangkok Do a search for hotels in Bangkok and you will be presented with hundreds of options to choose from (over 1400 when I last checked). If you’ve never been to Bangkok, then picking which area to stay in will also add to the challenge. To […]
Train 261: Bangkok (Hua Lamphong) to Hua Hin by Ordinary Train
Bangkok to Hua Hin on Train 261 Ordinary Train service The train from Bangkok to Hua Hin is an easy way to get to this beach city near Bangkok. Even though the main train station of Bangkok has moved to Bang Sue, it’s still possible to get a train from the old Bangkok Station (Hua […]
