One of the most interesting Buddhist temples in Bangkok is the Golden Mount Temple. This ancient temple, also called Wat Saket is located in the historical district of the Thai capital and has a number of significant differences from many other temples of Bangkok. On this page you will find information about the location of the Golden Mount temple in Bangkok, how to get to this temple from various parts of Bangkok and the main features of Wat Saket, which may make visiting this temple very interesting. You will also find photos of the Golden Mount Temple in Bangkok, a short video about my visit to this place and some tips before visiting.
Apr 16 2019
Golden Mount Temple (Wat Saket) in Bangkok
Aug 08 2019
Currency exchange in Bangkok – The best points in Bangkok
During a vacation in Thailand, you will certainly encounter the need to exchange your currency for Thai Baht (THB). Thailand is a very progressive country, but you will be limited in possibilities of shopping and food if you do not have local cash with you. Therefore, currency exchange in Bangkok is the first action that you must perform after passing through passport control and baggage claim. In this short article you will find very useful information that will allow you to make a currency exchange in Bangkok at the best rate in Thailand. You will also find information on where to find the most profitable currency exchange points if you are in various areas of Bangkok. Continue reading
Aug 20 2019
12 Ways to Save Money on Food in Thailand
Thailand is known worldwide as a country with inexpensive and very diverse food. Compared to countries in Western Europe, the USA, Japan, and other countries with a high standard of living, the cost of food in Thailand really seems very low. Everywhere in Thailand you can find food from 10 THB to 3,000 THB and above. At the same time you must know, that Thailand is a country in which the cost of the same dish can vary several times. In this short article I will tell you some secrets of local food service, thanks to which you can save a lot of money on food during your vacation in Thailand. I will also indicate the approximate prices of popular Thai dishes and drinks and advise places where you can buy them at the best prices. Continue reading
Aug 22 2019
Keereeta Resort & Spa (Koh Chang) – My Review
Keereeta Resort & Spa is an original boutique hotel on the island of Koh Chang in the Gulf of Thailand (Thailand). This hotel can be classified as inexpensive accommodation on the island, but its popularity is explained not only by the low price for its class, but also by a number of other features and pleasant things. In this review article I will talk in detail about the Keereeta Resort & Spa hotel on Koh Chang (location on the island, transport to the hotel, facilities in the rooms, nearby infrastructure), advantages and disadvantages of this boutique hotel. I will also share my personal impressions after living at Keereeta Resort in December 2017. Photos and videos of this hotel during the day and night will also be published in the article. Continue reading
Aug 23 2019
How to get to Chiang Rai from Bangkok Easy
Chiang Rai is not a big city by Thai standards in the north of the country. At the same time, next to this city are unique attractions of Thailand, for the sake of which many tourists depart to this city from Bangkok. In order to get to Chiang Rai from Bangkok, you can use several modes of transport, each of which has advantages and disadvantages, and also differs in price. Below on the page you will find useful information about the methods that allow you to make the journey from Bangkok to Chiang Rai and back. You will also find out the current prices for transport between cities Continue reading
Sep 18 2019
E-cigarettes banned in Thailand. Do not take chances!
You may have already heard that it is forbidden to use hookah in Thailand (I wrote about this for several years on the site). But did you know that electronic cigarettes are also strictly prohibited in this country? And you can have serious problems if you use electronic cigarettes in Thailand. And is this not only a very large fine and possible deportation, but also many years in prison. At least, there have already been such precedents. What is the main reason for the prohibition of such electronic devices in Thailand? Continue reading
