Posts tagged with ‘Bangkok’
The best rooftop bars in Bangkok
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010, by Tom Armstrong
The sprawling metropolis of urban Bangkok, with its crowded down-town skyline and sprawling, dense suburbs is best truly appreciated from above. Fortunately, many of the city’s taller buildings are home to rooftop hangouts of varying styles, from easy going student bars to high class cocktail lounges. Most visitors on a holidays in Thailand choose to venture upwards at some point during their stay.
Here I describe a handful of my personal favourites. (more…)
“Zog zag” - Walking in Bangkok
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010, by Tom Armstrong
Walking above the traffic...
Walking is not something people usually associate with Bangkok, and I myself will usually head for nearest air-conditioned taxi or subway train on most occasions. However you miss so much by doing so, and those who do walk are often rewarded with serendipitous discoveries (and some of the tastiest food!).
It’s an excellent web-page, with lots of useful info and maps. My personal choice would be the ethnically diverse Yaowarat walk, for the simple reason that I love gadgets and can think of nowhere quite like the hectic streets of Chinatown and around to find incredible items at very reasonable prices. Unlike other cities in the region, Bangkok is not blessed with many green or open spaces, and some of the most picturesque and rewarding walks are to be found in the most crowded areas. Take refuge at some of the more relaxing hotels in the city and spend your days exploring this wonderful metropolis. Contact us at Experience Travel for more ideas in and around Bangkok.
More Thoughts on Thailand’s Troubles
Thursday, May 27th, 2010, by Tom ArmstrongThe following articles were written by Somtow Sucharitkul, a well known writer, musician and social commentator, and offer an angle on Thailand’s recent troubles not widely reported in the mainstream media. Please note these are not necessarily our views, but we thought interesting to reproduce here for anyone interested : (more…)
Bangkok Bounces Back
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010, by Tom ArmstrongSo, after one of the most dangerous, unpredictable and upsetting weeks in the city’s recent history, Bangkok is picking up the pieces and returning to normal. Despite the fact that an overnight curfew between midnight and 4am remains in place until the weekend, the reality on the ground is that the city is calm and recent clashes between anti-government protesters and the Thai military are becoming a memory and not a reality. (more…)
Ash, Bangkok and BA
Friday, May 21st, 2010, by Sam ClarkThey say trouble comes in threes and if that is true then we are at Experience Travel can look forward to a restful summer.
We’ve had the volcanic ash, the trouble in Bangkok and the BA strikes, designed as if by a mischievous god, to cause maximum havoc in the travel industry… (more…)
Thailand Wins ‘Best Tourist Country Award’ from Swedish magazine
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010, by Tom ArmstrongThailand has been named the world’s Best Tourist Country by a leading Swedish travel magazine. Thai Airways also won a second place award for the Best International Flight in 2010.
The magazine, ‘Travel News’, presented the prize at its annual awards ceremony in Stockholm last week. Thailand fought off competition from Australia, Egypt, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, USA and Italy to win the award for the 8th time.
Thailand’s mix of culture, food and stunning environments has long delighted international travellers. We are fans of both the mainstream attractions in Thailand and more ‘off-the-beaten’ track locations and will be adding many more unique properties and destinations to our Thailand portfolio throughout 2010.
Thai Airways announce major expansion plans
Thursday, February 11th, 2010, by Tom ArmstrongThai Airways has announced a plan to acquire 15 new aircraft and add numerous new routes. Seven 300 seat craft will be purchased for flying routes within the region while a further eight 350 seat craft will be purchased for their long haul routes.
Thai Airways
These new aircraft, which the company say will be operational by 2014, are an addition to five A330-300 aircraft that have already been ordered and will be put in service this year and six A380 aircraft that will enter the fleet from 2012-2013. (more…)
Thailand’s Loi Krathong festival
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009, by Tom ArmstrongNovember 2nd 2009 sees this year’s Loi Krathong festival which will be celebrated across Thailand. The festival marks one of the highlights of the year for Thais and visitors to the Kingdom alike.
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Vegetarian Thai delights at Ariyasom Villa, Bangkok
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009, by Tom ArmstrongAriyasom Villa is one of our favourite hotels in Bangkok and is one of the city’s more unusual and unique places to stay. Beyond the superb location, luxururious rooms and sense of old Bangkok history that runs through the original 1940 building, the hotel has a very special food angle in its restaurant. Owner David Lees has been a devout vegetarian for many years and the ‘Na Aroon’ fine dining restaurant at Ariyasom serves no meat at all (fish dishes are served though).
But this is only the beginning. The team of cooks and David himself are incessantly creative and experimental in the kitchen, serving a huge range of classic Thai cuisine suitable for vegetarians. On top of the Thai side of the menu are a rotating selection of fusion dishes, European influenced dishes and seasonal favourites. (more…)
Bangkok airport ‘Skytrain’ link to open in December
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009, by Tom Armstrong“The long-delayed Airport Rail Link project, providing direct rail service to and from Suvarnabhumi Airport, will start providing service to the public from this December 5 which coincides with the birthday celebrations of His Majesty the King, said State Railway of Thailand (SRT) Governor Yuthana Tupcharoen.
The new carriages that will ply the airport linkline
Test runs of the system have been conducted since February by Siemens, the manufacturer and installer of the rail system, and no problems have been found. However, independent engineers will inspect the safety system for the next three months and if no problems are found, the system will be ready for operation.
The 28-km rail link connects Suvarnabhumi International Airport in adjacent Samut Prakan province and the City Air Terminal in Bangkok’s Makkasan area. (more…)