Tag Archives: Bangkok
Bangkok Seashell Museum
Quite by accident I discovered this new little museum down near the end of Thanon Silorn, just up from the State Tower in Bangkok that has Sirroco Restaurant on the 63rd Floor. It is a delightful 3 story building with … Continue reading
Lumpini Park in Bangkok
Lumpini Park in Bangkok is a welcome green retreat from the hustle and bustle of the traffic that is the Big Mango. It is approximately 142 acres in size (360 rai in Thai). There is an artificial lake, complete with … Continue reading
Loy Kratong:
Loi Krathong (also written as Loy Krathong or Loy Gratong, Thai: ลอยกระทง, IPA: [lɔːj kràʔ tʰoŋ]) is a festival celebrated annually throughout Thailand and certain parts of Laos and Burma (in the Shan State). The name means roughly “Floating Crown”, and comes from the tradition of making crowns which are then floated on a river
Posted in Festivals, Thailand
Tagged Bangkok, Culture, Festival, floating river, Loy Krathong, Thailand
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How to get around Bangkok
Forget the tuk tuks; they’re dangerous, smelly and overpriced. Forget the motorcycles; they’re dangerous and lack aircon. Forget taxi’s; they get stuck in traffic and are not always easy to find. I will not even mention the stinking, death traps … Continue reading
Posted in Thailand, Travel
Tagged Bangkok, BTS, central bangkok, MRT, Sky train, subway, trains, transportation, Travel, tuk tuks
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Traveling Thailand? Tip #1 Buy a Nancy Chandler Map
This blog is about places to visit and see, normally I would not even consider writing a post about a product, but this one is different. And I am not receiving any money to say this nor do I … Continue reading
Posted in Thailand, Travel
Tagged Bangkok, Chatuchak, Chiang Mai, map, Nancy Chandler, shopping, things to see, Tourist, Weekend Market
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Siriraj Medical Museum
Siriraj Hospital Houses the Siriraj Medical Museum, which is actually collection of several smaller museums. It is well maintained in a slightly older building. There are many collections of real specimens and dioramas, most of the displays are in Thai, … Continue reading
Posted in Museums, Thailand, Travel
Tagged Anatomy, Bangkok, famous serial killers, Forensic, forensic museum, Museum, Parasitology, Science, Si Ouey, siamese children, Siriraj Medical Museum, Thai Medicine, Thailand, Travel
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Bangkok Bike ride and weekend floating market
One way of seeing Bangkok is by bicycle, you will be much closer to the people and see a lot more than you would from the inside of a mini van. One such tour group that offers bicycle tours of … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, Thailand, Travel
Tagged ABC Amazing Bangkok Cyclist, Bangkok, biking, chao praya river, map, riding, route, tours, Travel, weekend floating market
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Royal Varuna Yacht Club : Thailand
Royal Varuna Yacht Club is really more of a dingy sailing club, but is a very nice option to practise your sailing skills or laze about for a few days. It’s location is Pratumnak Hill, in between South Pattaya and … Continue reading
Always Restless Feet 