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Thai Bananas: How to Grow, Buy and Eat Them

In Thailand, bananas can be found growing everywhere.  Some in the wild, others in gardens and farms. There are well over 50 varieties of Thai banana, however only 20 or so are actively...read more...

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Local Tourists Flock to Koh Chang

Bangkok Post 29 July 2020 Tourists, flocking to Trat’s three famous islands over the long holiday weekend, brought 328 million baht to the easternmost province. Ampai Sakdanukulchit Sliwinski...read more...

2020

Koh Chang Has a Bumper Tourist Weekend

Bangkok Post, 27 July 2020 The long holiday weekend is reportedly seeing heavy bookings at hotels and resorts, reigniting hopes of a revival of domestic tourism, which has been battered for months by...read more...

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How to Buy a Motorbike in Thailand

A Guide to Regulations for Registering and Owning a Scooter or Motorbike in Thailand Having a scooter makes life much easier when you’re in Thailand. That’s why many tourists rent one...read more...

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Asian Water Monitor Lizards in Thailand

Thailand’s Asian Water Monitor Lizards – A Brief Guide Monitors ( Varanus Salvator ) are some of the world’s largest lizards.  Thailand, along with most of South East Asia, has a...read more...

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One Night in Bangkok

The song ‘One Night in Bangkok‘ is a 1984 hit taken from the musical ‘Chess’. Murray Head, a British actor and singer, raps the verses. The chorus is sung by a Swedish singer...read more...

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Hua Hin – A Thai-style Beach Resort

Hua Hin Travel Guide.  Hua Hin is one of two major beach resorts within two hours drive of Bangkok – the distinctly quieter one. Pattaya, directly across the Gulf from here, is its action...read more...