What To Buy In Thailand
It’s no secret, I’ve spent a lot of time in Thailand and I’m headed back next month for the first time in a year! There’s only so many times you can go to the Grand Palace or Wat Pho. So,…
Bangkok
Insiders Guide to Thailand
Since I absolutely love Thailand, and have spent a significant amount of time there over the past 5 years, I thought I’d share some of favorite places and things to do/see. Where to stay Bangkok – Ultimate in Luxury…
Bangkok Boasts Unique Hotels
Having spent almost 10 months in Bangkok over the last two years, I’ve seen just about every temple, palace and museum I care to see – twice. So what next? Tour hotels. When you start touring hotels you know you’re…
Explosions Injure 28 In Bangkok
Two explosions during today’s anti-government protest in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, wounded 28 individuals. Violent outbursts continued to grow during the week leading up to these explosions. A bus was burned, two police officers were injured, and several people were injured…
Should I Be Going To Bangkok Right Now?
Over the past few weeks tensions have been rising in the Thai political scene and over the weekend, and this week, have continued to escalate. Several people have asked me if I would go to Bangkok right now. I…
Planning A Honeymoon In Thailand (or any Thai Vacation for that matter)? Here Are Some Ideas
I should really start a new business planning honeymoons to Thailand. I’ve helped 5 couples plan trips in 2013 alone. I feel like Thailand is a great place to visit (not only for honeymooners) because it’s such a welcoming country…
Is It Safe To Travel To Thailand
A common question among people considering a visit to the land of smiles, Thailand. Is It Safe To Travel To Thailand? Whenever you travel, you have to consider your own personal safety, especially when you’re traveling abroad. Every country has it’s…
Thailand’s Don Mueang Airport to get 10 Billion Baht Renovation
The Airports of Thailand (AoT) announced this week a plan to invest at least 10 billion baht on renovating the quickly aging Don Mueang Airport. The goal is that Don Mueang will serve 27 million customers by 2016. Suvarnabhumi Airport, the…
So, You Want To Go To Thailand…
If I had a nickle for every time some asked me about traveling to Thailand I’d be…well…I’d have a few dollars. Seriously though, tons of people ask me about planning trips to Thailand so I thought I’d put a post…
Bangkok’s Rooftop Bars
What are the best rooftop bars in Bangkok? Well, I’m sure you’ll get a different answer for each person you ask. But here are some of the popular ones you might try. Vertigo and Moon Bar at the Banyan Tree…
Bangkok’s Jim Thompson House Shrouded in Mystery
American entrepreneur and architect, Jim Thompson made his home in Bangkok, Thailand after World War II. Thompson is credited with saving the dying craft of silk weaving in Thailand and reviving the entire Thai Silk industry. The beautiful Thai Silk…
Mysterious Starwood Hotel Slated To Open in 2008 Set For Jan 2014 Open
There’s a mysterious hotel that frequent visitors to Starwood’s website might be familiar with if you’ve looked for Bangkok properties over the years. For some time I’ve been watching the proposed timeline for the Starwood Suvarnabhumi (Airport) Golf Resort &…
I Have Dengue, Now What?
I have what? Dengue? How did that happen? Well, the answer is that dengue is the most rapidly spreading mosquito-borne viral disease in the world. An estimated 50 million dengue infections occur annually according to the World Health Organization (WHO). So it’s shouldn’t be…
W Bangkok Really WOWed Me!
Back in December decided to spend a few nights at the brand new – circa two weeks old – W Hotel Bangkok. I love W Hotels and since I’ve stayed at almost every Starwood property in Bangkok (haven’t been to…
Bye Bye Bangkok
I’d love to say it’s forever, but I am sure I’ll be back in a month or two. I love your country and the people I work with, but I just can’t take the smog and traffic in Bangkok. For…
How To Survive The Bangkok Smog
You can’t The end. Here are some of my favorite Bangkok smog pictures from the week