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Disappearing in the Discos of Chiang Mai

What man would not be a dancer if he could, said the judge. It's a great thing, the dance. -- Cor...

Thailand Kenneth Champeon

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Go With an Open Mind

After countless interviews and exhaustive research on studying abroad, the author compiled this l...

Thailand / Singapore / China Dawn Stanton

The June Bathra, Phuket, Thailand.

Don’t Miss the Boat

Thailand is known for its beaches. But while you are here, take advantage of the many boat trips ...

Thailand Tom Aikins

Nana style room at Botanic Resort

Chiang Mai and Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden

Away in deep Mountain near elephant sanctuaries, Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden is tranquil and ful...

Thailand victor wong

Classical Thai dance can accompany piphat music.

Thai Classical Music For Your Ears

Thai classical music. Traditional Thai instruments ...

Thailand Apiradee Boonkwang

Ko Chang In the Mist.

Thaisland Miscellany Part 1

Ko Boo Boo* The first Thai island I ever visited was not known even to locals living a short dist...

Thailand Kenneth Champeon

This close-up of a painting hanging in a Chiang Mai cafe depicts the Song Kran 'water-war' festival as it was conducted long ago. In the bottom left hand corner, two Thais give each other a good dousing.

Flowers, Floats, and Fun: The Festivals of Thailand

In medieval Europe, almost half the year was taken up by festivals or holidays of some kind. As E...

Thailand Kenneth Champeon

A very nice guesthouse in Pai

Foreigners find Pai enchanting

Gazing up, the clouds above Pai seem different from elsewhere, their form and shape influenced by...

Thailand Gomase Theenanon

Live music in Chiang Mai Thailand

Chiang Mai Thailand's Live Music Scene

Chiang Mai Thailand has an exciting nightlife. Live music of all kinds can be found in the city, ...

Thailand Randy Gaudet

Dawn of Happiness: Sukhothai

There was fish in the water and rice in the fields, but no excise tax, and no slavery (slavery ca...

Thailand Kenneth Champeon

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A Chiang Mai Bookstore Odyssey

And they call me the jewel of Asia, Of Asia, The Geisha. -- James Joyce, Ulysses When it comes to...

Thailand Kenneth Champeon

A traditional Khantoke dinner in Chiang Mai Thailand

A Traditional Khantoke Dinner In Chiang Mai Thailand

For an excellent Thai dinning experience, a traditional Lanna Khantoke dinner is a must. Many bel...

Thailand Randy Gaudet

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Burma and Back . . .

Immigration is tight in Thailand and the authorities have developed a simple system to keep it th...

Thailand / Myanmar Neil Campbell

Cracking Up

Khmer. Wat Pho?

This gave rise to the following exchange

Thailand / China Jack VanNoord

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The Octopus' Garden

The forested slopes of Ko Phi-Phi Leh rise up sharply from the picture-postcard beaches, which ar...

Thailand Helen Conway

A World of Its Own

Was that gleaming green and beige train, that symbol of romance, mystery and luxury, deliberately...

Thailand / Malaysia / Singapore Samantha Brown

The Not-J.D. Salinger of Siam: S. P. Somtow's Jasmine Nights

Elsewhere I have mentioned the irritating habit of reviewers to compare second-rate authors to Th...

Thailand Kenneth Champeon

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Thailand Untamed: E.W. Hutchinson's 1688 Revolution in Siam

In modern times, the Thais have enjoyed more peace, prosperity, and personal freedom than any oth...

Thailand Kenneth Champeon

Thai Garlic Chicken

'Nang Nak' Thai Recipes and Photos

This light and tasty Thai menu features Sweet & Spicy Thai Cashews, Spicy Tomato Dip, Grilled Fis...

Thailand Celeste Heiter

The singh, or lion-dragon, typically appears sitting at entrances to a wat, including Bangkok's Wat Phra Keo. Harmless to humans, the singh inhabits the mythical forest Himaphan, a place of never-ending rice.

The Thai Wat: An Architectural Tour

A story told with photos.

Thailand Kenneth Champeon

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