What’s survived Thailand’s brutal crackdown on Bangkok’s iconic street food scene
- Monday, 15 April 2019 09:33
In an effort to clean up the sidewalks, Bangkok’s government has shut down many iconic street food vendors. The crackdown has had mixed reviews from people who are upset about the unavailability of cheap and delicious iconic foods. However, there are still some places left that visitors can attend. These places include the Nang Leong Market, which provides traditional Thai snacks like fried bananas. Yaowarat is also still available, which is known for their fried rice and delicious noodles. Although many iconic places cease to exist, travelers and locals can still enjoy a small taste of the iconic food scene that Thailand has to offer.
Key Takeaways:
- Sukhumvit Road is famous in Thailand for having upon it many of Bangkok’s biggest hotels.
- Once upon a time hotel visitors could step outside to a veritable sea of food vendors and purchase an appetizing dish for a dollar.
- Many expats and tourists are extremely disappointed in the Thai government’s almost two year old sidewalk sweep, aiming to give a more upscale look to a classic Thai scene.
“Among Bangkok locals there is a popular belief that street food vendors were clogging up the streets in an already-busy city, and also creating overwhelming mess and smells in these public spaces.”
Why you should visit Thailand’s Chiang Mai
- Sunday, 07 April 2019 16:36
Chiang Mai is the second unofficial city of Thailand. It stands out in sharp contrast to Bangkok. The price tag for offerings like hotel accommodations is low while street food and cool bars makes taking it easy here simple. There are lots of temples that catch the attention. One example of this is the Wat Phra Singh which is the key attraction in the city walls and is famed for its Lion Buddha to which pilgrims are attracted. Another fantastic temple is the Wat Phra That Doi Sutep which has 306 steep steps before one can get to it. The views from the temple are very glorious and it has been considered a gem for the city. The Saturday Night Street Market is a feature every visitor should not want to miss as it offers one the opportunity to buy trinkets and eat cheaply at the best places.
Key Takeaways:
- Chiang Mai is the unofficial second city of Thailand and it stands in sharp contrast to Bangkok which has bustling highways and glittering skyscrapers.
- Chiang Mai doesn’t offer a price tag for all the pleasures that it can and promises to give like first-rate street food and cool bars.
- One of the temples that dominates the skyline is Wat Phra Singh which is famed for its lion Budha that attracts lots of pilgrims to the country.
“Make sure to stick around for the weekend, when the Saturday Walking Street Market offers the chance to buy trinkets and eat the best cheap eats around.”
Read more: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/chiang-mai-thailand/index.html
11 Best Hotel Bars In Bangkok
- Friday, 05 April 2019 16:53
It’s Friday. Time for a nice drink in a stylish bar somewhere in the city to kick off the weekend in style. In the ever-changing landscape of Bangkok luxury hotels, where are some of the best places to pre-game in style?
The Loft, which is located at Waldorf Astoria, is listed as one of the top hotel bars within the Bangkok region. This is due to its elegant atmosphere mimicking that of New York City. The craft cocktails that are offered by the bar at the Loft have been inspired by the Old Waldorf Bar’s beverage options. The Conrad’s Diplomat Bar is another great hotel bar option with its signature menu option entitled, “The Martini Experience”. Two other signature beverage options they offer are The Frenchman and The Scottish.
Key Takeaways:
- For six days in a week, the Bamboo Bar at Mandarin Oriental Bangkok plays host to the best live jazz acts around making it a Mecca for jazz lovers.
- Sumptuous furnishings, low lightings combined with warm wood makes the bar perfect for smooth sounds and not to talk of the cocktails and fine whiskies.
- The Loft at Waldorf Astoria reminds one of old world New York in Bangkok with its panoramic floor, ceiling and windows with panoramic view.
“The drinks are equally as sultry as the decor, with signature cocktails and exotic new creations by skilled mixologists combining Asian ingredients and premium quality liquors with imaginative presentation.”
Discover all of the hotel bars on this list here: https://whatsonsukhumvit.com/11-best-hotel-bars-in-bangkok/
13 Best Ways to Earn Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus Miles
- Thursday, 04 April 2019 15:52
Thai Airlines is a superb airline, but its Royal Orchid Plus Miles program can be somewhat difficult to use. The easiest way to get Thai Airlines miles is by using credit card points programs such as Citi ThankYou Rewards. You can swap your ThankYou Rewards points for Thai Airlines miles if you have a Citi Prestige or Premier Card with points transfer enabled. Another great way is to earn Marriott points with your Marriott Card and then exchange those for Thai Airlines miles.
Key Takeaways:
- When one is mentioning one of the best airlines in the world, he is sure to include Thai Airways particularly for its first class.
- Thai airways is a Star alliance member which means that it offers several options on how to fly with it.
- To sign up for the Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus program one has to go to the website where it is made easier to do so.
“Although they pass on fuel surcharges, the available transfer partners along with the ability to book Star Alliance flights make this program worth looking into.”
Read more: https://upgradedpoints.com/best-ways-to-earn-thai-airways-royal-orchid-plus-miles/
Top 10 things to see in Phuket, on a budget (2019)
- Wednesday, 03 April 2019 21:51
Cutting to the chase, here is a quick list of things to do in Phuket, besides enjoy the beautiful waters and the sun.
For 1000 baht, you can see a lady-boy show with fancy dancing and costumes at Simon Cabaret in Patong. The Trick Eye Museum will cost you about 500 baht to see; you will want to bring a camera and may prefer to take a taxi since it’s in town. You may want a massage for about 500 baht in one of many places. The Upside Down House will make you want to take pictures at a cost of 350 baht for adults. You may also be interested in visiting temples such as those at the Wat Chalong complex; be sure to read what not to do before visiting. You can visit Coral Island for some slightly crowded beaches or Khao Rang for shopping. Central Festival offers movies or Bang Wad Dam if you’d like exercise.
Key Takeaways:
- If one hasn’t been to the Simon Cabaret in Phuket, he or she must. It consists of family-friendly, world standard presentations with astonishing costumes.
- The author states that although the Simon Cabaret doesn’t rival the big shows in Las Vegas but it is worth every 1000 baht paid for it.
- At the end of the Simon Cabaret show, one can have a photography session with the performers but it is not free. It costs 100-200 baht.
“In Phuket you can have fantastic experiences that either cost you nothing or not much more.”
Read more: https://thethaiger.com/thai-life/top-10-things-see-phuket-budget
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