Fifth of December: Father’s Day in Thailand
When Father’s Day is usually on the Third Sunday of June, Thailand celebrates Father’s Day on the fifth of December. This day is the birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and it is one of the many public holidays. Until the King’s passing, aged 88 on 13 October 2016, this holiday has been celebrated […]
Yee Peng Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai
It was almost mid-November (time is going by so fast), and that means one thing: Yee Peng. Chiang Mai is known for its lantern festival, named Yee Peng. It is a unique festival in northern Thailand which is celebrated on the full moon of the 12th month of the Thai lunar calendar, this is usually […]
13th of October: The passing of King Bhumibol
King Bhumibol Adulyadej, better known as Rama IX, reigned Thailand since June 9, 1946 until October 13, 2016. This makes him the longest-reigning monarch ever in Thailand’s history. He was born on December 5, 1927 in Massachusetts, U.S. He is the ninth king of the Chakkri dynasty, which has reigned in Thailand from 1782. On […]
Best ways to get around in Bangkok
Transportation is important nowadays. Especially when you are in a city you don’t really know. There are some good and special ways to get around in Bangkok and I cover the most convenient ways you should get around in Bangkok. Traffic Taxi: In my experience, the best way to get around in Bangkok. They are […]
24th of September: Prince Mahidol Day
The September 24th of every year is designated as Prince Mahidol Day, the “Father of Modern Thai Medicine”. In commemoration of his selfless devotion to the well-being of Thai people and his contributions to the development of medical education in Thailand. On this day, a lot of shops and all schools are closed. Throughout his […]
From the busy streets of Bangkok to the calm, white beaches of Ko Phangan
We really wanted to get out of Bangkok… Together with a fellow German student, we decided to leave Bangkok for now. I had a good time here for 5 weeks, she for 3 weeks. But Bangkok has shown us everything that is possible for now. Especially because of the restrictions there is a lot not […]
10 Thai sentences you should learn before you enter Thailand
No, dont worry, Thai language is not that difficult. At least not if you take some time learning the following words and sentences. I learned these words during my quarentine and this helps me really good on the streets and in the taxi’s. Please, if you are coming to Thailand in the future, take some […]
Felt like Mowgli for a day!
A Thai, a Hungarian, a Nepali and a Dutchman boarded a boat. Is this the beginning of a joke? No, it really happened. We were done with the city for a while. We were done with the crowds for a while. We were done with the cars for a while. We were done with the […]
Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen Temple
This temple is hidden in the oldest part of Bangkok and is famous for its temple grandeur, abbot and teachings. The original features have largely disappeared, but what has taken their place is a modern and grand structure that leaves people in awe. I went there to visit this beautiful and peaceful temple, and it […]
In Bangkok for a few days? Here’s what you can do!
For everyone who can’t stay longer than 5 days in 1 place. This blog is about what you can and should do, in the few days you are in Bangkok. Remember that, with the current restrictions (4 Sept 2021), a lot is not possible, because stores, malls or temples choose to stay closed. So unfortunately, […]
