Taling Chan Floating Market: A Weekend Escape in Bangkok
By Lawrence Davis Bangkok’s Riverside Tradition Floating markets are among Thailand’s most famous attractions, but many near Bangkok have become tourist spectacles. Taling Chan Floating Market, however, retains a more…
Khon Dance Bangkok: Classical Masked Drama Lives On
By Lawrence Davis Thailand’s Most Majestic Performance Among Thailand’s cultural treasures, khon (โขน) — the masked dance-drama — stands as one of the most elaborate. Performed for centuries, it brings…
Tub Tim Grob Bangkok: Red Ruby Dessert That Cools the Heat
By Lawrence Davis Bangkok’s Sweet Escape In Bangkok’s relentless heat, few desserts hit the spot like tub tim grob (ทับทิมกรอบ), affectionately called “red rubies.” The dish is a refreshing mix…
Siam Square Bangkok: Trend Hub for the Young and Restless
By Lawrence Davis Bangkok’s Youth Playground If there’s one place that consistently reflects Bangkok’s youth culture, it’s Siam Square. For decades, this bustling district has been where fashion trends are…
Wat Arun: Bangkok’s Temple of Dawn Still Dazzles
By Lawrence Davis Bangkok’s Riverside Icon Rising from the west bank of the Chao Phraya River, Wat Arun (วัดอรุณ) is one of Bangkok’s most recognizable landmarks. Known as the Temple…
Moo Ping: Bangkok’s Grilled Pork Skewers on Every Corner
By Lawrence Davis The Scent of Bangkok Mornings Few street foods are as deeply tied to Bangkok daily life as moo ping (หมูปิ้ง). Walk down any road in the early…
Bangkok Folk Museum: A Quiet Time Capsule in Bang Rak
By Lawrence Davis A Hidden Gem of Bangkok Heritage Tucked away in the busy Bang Rak district lies a cultural treasure many visitors overlook: the Bangkok Folk Museum. This modest…
Jok Bangkok: Morning Rice Porridge That Starts the Day Right
By Lawrence Davis Bangkok’s Breakfast Classic When the sun rises over Bangkok, street stalls come alive with sizzling pans, steaming pots, and the unmistakable scent of jok (โจ๊ก) — Thai…
Sampeng Market Bangkok: Chinatown’s Bustling Wholesale Maze
By Lawrence Davis A Market Like No Other In the heart of Chinatown lies Sampeng Market, a chaotic maze of narrow alleys overflowing with goods. Unlike Bangkok’s polished malls, Sampeng…
Chao Phraya Express Bangkok: River Commute With a View
By Lawrence Davis Bangkok’s River Highway Bangkok is often defined by its traffic jams, but the Chao Phraya River tells a different story. Cutting through the city like a lifeline,…