While the air-conditioned malls are lovely sometimes you want to get outside and see some of the city. Two destinations an easy distance from the Terminal 21 Mall (MRT: Sukhumvit, BTS: Asok – direct access via Skywalk) are the Khamtieng House museum and Benjakiti Park – great for a walk. Khamtieng House The Khamtieng House…
To get from Vientiane, Laos to Udon Thani, Thailand there are a couple of options – the direct bus to Udon city centre and secondly a public bus to the bridge then a mini-van to Udon Thani airport. Picture from globaltravelmate.com The Direct Bus This is a service that will take you into Udon City…
http://www.jimthompsonhouse.com/visitor/index.aspJim Thompson was an American who had a profound influence on the resurgence of the modern Thai Silk industry after World War II. With the aim of producing consistent good quality silk and meeting customer tastes, the bright jewel coloured silks synonymous with Thailand, became a thriving industry. He disappeared while on holiday with friends…
Some of the best information about getting to the Bridge on the River Kwai are found on http://www.seat61.com/Bridge-on-the-River-Kwai.htm Here you will find timetables and suggested 1, 2 & 3 day itineraries. The railway line was built during the 2nd World War by the Japanese as part of a supply route to Burma. The…
The overnight train leaves from Hualamphong station central Bangkok at 20:00 hours and is scheduled to arrive in Nong Khai at 08:25 the next morning. From here you can choose to (1). make your own way to the Friendship bridge and Lao/Thai Border or (2) take a connecting train into Laos. The connecting train…