A Little Forest in the City
When it comes to a business area where people are crazy busy, the traffic is horrible, Siam Square would easily come to mind. The shopping paradise in Pathumwan district has remained Bangkok’s hippest neighborhood for decades. But not many people
Starry Starry Night: Michelin Comes to Bangkok
The Bangkok sky got a bit brighter with the close of 2017, as the much anticipated arrival of the Michelin Guide Bangkok became a reality, with 17 restaurants being honored with a total of 20 prestigious stars. The awards were
The Cabochon Hotel
I used to enjoy my weekend getaway on the beach or hiking somewhere near Bangkok, but as I grew older I couldn’t handle a couple of hours’ bus ride like I used to, so I started looking for places within
Of Print Books and
E-Books
Last year I finally took the plunge and got myself a Kindle. Being an avid reader and having grown up with paper books I had put off getting myself an e-book for years. I loved the smell of print and
Moving on after a Loss of a Relationship
Happy New Year to all of you! This New Year, I’m committed to writing more engaging column for you guys. My goal, hopefully, is to help you to maneuver your way within the dating scene and provide valuable, unbiased advice
Travel Tools: Embassies Are Your Friend
When I travelled as a young man, everyone used guidebooks for getting around. Those on a budget had “the bible,” as it was known then, Lonely Planet guides for the “shoestring” traveler, while those looking for more luxurious experiences carried
New Year and the Law of Attraction
Many of us think the New Year marks an auspicious time to make a fresh start in life for something better. Either mentally or physically, it’s always nice to improve ourselves in any way. But with goals to accomplish, we
Soap Star
One day I got up and thought I will just do it!” Those are the words of Kakkanang Gyte (nickname “Myo”) who runs her own online soap business from home in Bangkok. There could hardly be a greater contrast between
The “cool” season is here!
We’ve got quite a cold spell right from the yearend in Bangkok, which sent me looking for a sweater and jacket to fend off the chill. It’s good to give my air conditioner a break after working so hard all