Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Bangkok
Wat Phra Kaew or the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the nearby Grand Palace are highlights of any visit to Bangkok. The compound, which is seldom free of tourists, has over 100 buildings, golden spires and glittering mosaics.
Wat Phra Kaew is Thailand's most important and sacred temple. The...
Wat Pho Temple in Bangkok
From the glorious temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok to crumbling ruins in rural areas, Thailand has some of the most impressive temples in Southeast Asia. On any visit to the country it is easy to get ‘templed-out', a feeling that comes when you have seen one too many and they all start...
Koh Kred
River travel in Bangkok is always a fascinating experience, offering a different perspective on the city. A trip to Koh Kred, a manmade island just 30 minutes up the Chao Phraya River from central Bangkok makes for an interesting day out. The island was originally home to a community of...
Cabbages and Condoms
The reputation of the original and ground-breaking Bangkok ‘restaurant with a social conscience' has spread around the world. Cabbages and Condoms Thai cuisine is served in a beautiful and atmospheric restaurant. The impressive menu includes all the Thai classic dishes plus a range of...
Orchid Books
If you are interested in buying books on Thailand and Asia, head along to Orchid Books, the outlet of specialist publisher, Orchid Press. The shop stocks all its publications plus those by other local publishing houses such as White Lotus, River Books and Silkworm. It also stocks secondhand and...