Bangkok is a captivating, unconventional and hectic city that can be overwhelming for a first time visitor. It is over-populated, congested, polluted, there are scammers targeting tourists—yet, twenty million tourists visit it each year. So, what are the top places to see in this mesmerizing […]
The Peninsula Bangkok, one of the finest luxury hotels in the city, is an elegant and tranquil oasis in bustling Bangkok. Situated on the western bank of the Chao Praya river, the hotel has a picturesque riverside position and offers prime views of Bangkok skyline […]
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, about 100 km south of Bangkok, is the most famous and by far the busiest of the floating markets in Thailand. It is quite touristy but still an exotic place to visit. Visiting the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and the Maeklong […]
Visiting the Chatuchak Weekend market is a wild experience. There are crowds and there are 15,000 stalls—it is one of the world’s largest markets. About 200,000 people visit Chatuckak every weekend and only about a third are foreigners. Everything is sold here, from live chickens […]
Bangkok, a fascinating and unconventional city, has a lot to offer and the choices can be overwhelming for visitors. It is a city of opposites where all extremities seem to be present at the same time. You’ll see riverside shacks on stilts next to modern skyscrapers, […]
State visits by heads of state are the highest expression of friendly bilateral relations and include all the pomp and protocol. The official arrival ceremony consists of the inspection of the guard of honor, national anthems, introductions of the delegations lined up on the red […]