Tips for Travelling on the Death Railway Tourist Train from Bangkok Thonburi to Nam Tok
The Death Railway tourist train runs twice daily from Thonburi station in Bangkok. Here are some hints and tips to help you be prepared and enjoy the journey.
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Komodo Island: See the Dragons and Stay Overnight
Most visitors just take the day trip to Komodo to see the dragons. But you can stay overnight and be hosted by a friendly family. This is an update of an earlier post, with 2026 advisory information, including some important detail on the new requirement to book in advance via a digital app.
Tips for Travelling on the Daytime Train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai
The Special Express Train 7 runs daily from Bangkok KTA terminal to Chiang Mai. Here are some hints and tips to help you be prepared and enjoy the journey.
How to Spend a Day In And Around Mae Sai, Thailand
If you find your way to the northernmost point of Thailand, there are plenty of things to occupy and interest you. Rent a motorcycle or a car and driver and have a great day out along the shores of the Mekong.
Ever Wondered Where the Chrysanthemums in your Chrysanthemum Tea Come From?
I came across this field full of flower-pickers and wondered what they were doing. Turns out they are in the early stages of producing your cup of herbal tea.
Something Excellent To Do Near Chiang Rai And Something Not So Excellent
If you go to this wonderful part of Thailand, you should spend an hour or two at the Baandam House art estate. Whether you go to see the long-necked tribal ladies is up to you.
Revisiting Childhood Memories of Bangladesh
As a child, Lone lived as an expatriate in rural Bangladesh. Read about her visit to her old home where she reconnected with family friends and even her old doctor.
A Ride on the Death Railway
Take the five-hour trip on the train that follows part of the route of the Second World War Thailand-Burma route. See some great scenery and spare a thought for those who built it.
Day 2 in Sangkhla Buri -Three Pagodas Pass and Underwater Temples
Blundering passport-less through police checkpoints, I gazed into Myanmar through the historic Three Pagodas Pass. Then I solved the mystery (to me at least) of the underwater temples.
Day 1 in Sangkhla Buri – The Three Bridges
This town, in western Thailand, is where cultures meet. An evening stroll across the bridge brings insight and amusement.