Thailand

By Lawrence Davis Tucked along a quiet bend of the Chao Phraya River, Ha Tien Café offers something rare in Bangkok a place where you can enjoy your coffee without…

By Lawrence Davis Bangkok’s streets are lined with sizzling woks, smoky grills, and busy vendors, but tucked between the skewers and curries is a smaller treasure: khanom buang. Often nicknamed…

By Lawrence Davis The Bangkok International Festival of Dance and Music 2025 is set to light up the city from 6 September to 15 October 2025. Held at the Thailand…

By Lawrence Davis When Bangkok’s heat begins to fade and the sky turns gold, there’s no better spot to be than the Eagle Nest Rooftop Bar Bangkok. Perched above the…

By Lawrence Davis Pad krapao moo krob crispy pork belly stir-fried with holy basil is a Bangkok street food legend. It’s fiery, aromatic, and unapologetically Thai, the kind of dish…

Thailand’s central bank has unanimously cut its policy interest rate by 0.25%, from 1.75% to 1.50%, to support vulnerable groups like SMEs and low-income households amid economic challenges. The move…

By Lawrence Davis Bangkok’s music calendar just found its headliner. On August 23–24, 2025, Summer Sonic Bangkok storms into IMPACT Challenger Hall 1–3, transforming the Muang Thong Thani complex into…

By Lawrence Davis Step inside the Mandarin Oriental’s Bamboo Bar and you step into another era. The air is cool, the lights are low, and the sound of live jazz…

By Lawrence Davis A Dish Born from Cultural Blending Khao Mok Gai isn’t just another rice dish — it’s a flavorful reminder of Thailand’s centuries-old connection with its Muslim communities.…

By Lawrence Davis A Spiritual Landmark in the City Center At the bustling intersection of Ratchadamri and Ploenchit, surrounded by luxury malls and hotels, the Erawan Shrine stands as one…