Lanterns on the River: An Evening Stroll at Asiatique
By Lawrence Davis Riverside Nights Without the Rush Bangkok’s riverside can get hectic. But at Asiatique The Riverfront, you can slow the pace without losing the charm. This open-air night…
Bangkok’s Hidden Book Arcade: A Quiet Escape Above the Streets
By Lawrence Davis In a city that rarely stops talking, finding a place that rewards silence feels like winning a secret prize. Bangkok’s Dasa Book Café, perched just above the…
Napoli by Night: Bangkok’s Late-Night Neapolitan Pizza Spot
By Lawrence Davis Wood-Fired Pizza Until Midnight Bangkok isn’t short on pizza. But finding a real Neapolitan pie after 10 p.m. is rare. That’s where Peppina on Sukhumvit comes in—a…
Thai Q2 Profit Reaches 12.13 Billion Baht, Market Capitalization Hits 370 Billion Baht
Thai Airways International (THAI) demonstrated sustained and robust growth in the second quarter of 2025 following its successful re-listing on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). The airline and its…
Awakening Song Wat: Light and Art Walk Along the River
By Lawrence Davis For ten nights only, Bangkok’s historic Song Wat Road is getting a luminous makeover. From August 8 to 17, the narrow alleys and old shophouses near Chinatown…
After Dark at Tha Maharaj: Chill Nights, Riverside Beats
By Lawrence Davis When Bangkok’s nightlife leans loud, crowded, or complicated, Tha Maharaj offers the opposite. Tucked quietly along the Chao Phraya River near Sanam Luang, this compact open-air mall…
Korean BBQ at Midnight: Bangkok’s Korean Town Ritual
By Lawrence Davis After dark, Sukhumvit Soi 12 comes alive in smoke and sound. Korean Town, officially known as Sukhumvit Plaza, isn’t just a lunchtime spot for fried chicken and…
Thailand’s Economy Weakens in June (Bank of Thailand)
In June, Thailand’s economic momentum softened compared to the previous month, reflecting declines across multiple sectors including merchandise exports, manufacturing output, and tourism activities. The slowdown is attributable to ongoing…
The Railway Station Life of Maeklong Market
By Lawrence Davis A warning bell rings. Vendors glance up. In seconds, umbrellas fold, baskets shuffle, and fresh produce slides inches from the tracks. Then—roaring steel. A train cuts straight…
Above It All: Bangkok’s Golden Mount at Wat Saket
By Lawrence Davis High above Bangkok’s chaos, there’s a hill crowned by gold and silence. Wat Saket’s Golden Mount isn’t the flashiest temple in the city—but it’s one of the…