Monthly Archives: July 2011

Baan Paa Nhu: Traditional Thai Cuisine Beside the Bangpakong River

Posted on July 16, 2011 by

Imagine yourself enjoying traditional, spicy Thai river cuisine in a wooden restaurant beside a large river far from Bangkok’s hustle and bustle.  And no, this is not the well-known Chao Phraya River, but I’m talking about the large, serene Bangpakong … Continue reading →

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Talad Baanmai: Vintage Thai Street Food Market Beside the Bangpakong River

Posted on July 16, 2011 by

If you’re yearning for a day’s trip to a vintage food market full of old wooden shophouses and mazes of alleyways selling a plethora of Thai food and desserts, then the Talad Baanmai Market (ตลาดบ้านใหม่) in sleepy Chachoengsao Province (จังหวัดฉะเชงเทรา) … Continue reading →

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Bangkok Buffet: The Pavilion Restaurant at Dusit Thani Hotel

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

As a resident of Bangkok, I’ve always seen the Dusit Thani Hotel (โรงแรมดุสิตธานี) whenever I travel to the city’s busy Silom business district. The renowned luxury hotel is certainly among Bangkok’s most famous social and travel landmarks, and is conveniently … Continue reading →

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Pla Sam Nam Restaurant: Awesome Thai River Cuisine in Hidden Location

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

As the culinary center of Thailand, greater Bangkok is replete with countless restaurants offering superb traditional Thai cuisine, many of which are so small or well hidden that they remain unknown to the general public, apart from their long-time customers … Continue reading →

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Bangkok Buffet: Cuisine Unplugged at Pullman Bangkok King Power

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

If you’re looking for a lavish buffet in Bangkok with an impressive array of food and desserts, then head to the lively international buffet at Cuisine Unplugged Restaurant, in the Pullman Bangkok King Power Hotel. From the moment that I … Continue reading →

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Some Intriguing Artworks by Japanese Kindergarten Kids in Bangkok

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

I recently had the opportunity to visit a small, cozy Japanese-run kindergarten school in Bangkok for kids aged 3-5 years old.  This kindergarten is set in a charming renovated house, whereby most of the faculty and students are from the … Continue reading →

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