Do pregnancy and spa treatments mix?
You’ve made it past your first trimester. You’ve got to be feeling pretty pleased with yourself so how do you celebrate? Choosing a spa treatment may well be the answer. Joanna Lodge explores some of the finest spa treatments to experience during pregnancy hidden in amongst the Sois of Bangkok. At 27 weeks pregnant it […]
Less is more
“Give your body a break from food, but not to the point of starvation.” According to the researcher, a good health can be achieved by reducing the amount of meal portions. James R. Mitchell, American researcher and associate professor of Genetics and Complex Diseases at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, runs a […]
Expat life in Phuket
‘Sawadee pi mai’ and ‘ Happy New Year’ everyone! Songkran has always been one of my favourite times of the year since moving to Thailand. Imagine the joy of having two new years within a few months! Nadine Oliver tells us what Songkran means to her and what Phuket has to offer all of those […]
Klong Toey Slum: A community you should know when you come to Thailand
Hidden away in the centre of Bangkok is a project that focuses on the underprivileged, underpaid and under housed Thai’s living in extreme poverty. One foundation has worked to change that and here, it’s founder Prateep Unsongtham Hata explains how it began, where it is today and where they hope to change lives in Bangkok. Living […]
A visit to Cambodia’s embassy
One morning, the photographer Daniel and I, went to visit Cambodia’s ambassador to Thailand. We were welcomed with tea and coffee by a friendly employee and soon H.E. Mrs Sophea Eat came to see us. Mrs Eat is a very charming, elegant woman. I started with the obligatory question: Where were you born? “I was […]
Phraya Nakhon cave
So where in Thailand can you find a place that combines a magical cave, a workout, idyllic beaches, postcard worthy views and minimal amounts of tourists? Orla Corrigan has found just that place. She shares her experience, her adventure and her heart pumping, sweaty trekking workout with us. Having lived in Thailand for almost a […]
Thailand rugby 10s tournament
Bangkok, March 2016 -Thailand Rugby 10s Tournament was held, with veteran Rugby Union player, Canada international, Eddie Evans co-hosting at Bangkok Pattana. Over 5,000 spectators excitedly watched the action play out at Bangkok’s Pattana International School in the last weekend of February. The two-day annual event, in its 11th year, saw 40 international rugby teams […]
Ovarian cancer: Risk of baby powder
Referring to the recent Johnson & Johnson court case, a Thai oncologist recommends talc based products not be used on the body’s intimate parts. Last October, Jacqueline Fox, 62 years old American, passed away from ovarian cancer. This death has raised a public health concern as her passing was caused by a long term baby […]
Top Thai sailors take on the region’s best at 12th Top of the Gulf Regatta
BANGKOK, Thailand – The 12th Top of the Gulf Regatta Presented by Ocean Marina is set to welcome a diverse fleet of 200 plus boats and more than 700 sailors from novice to national and regional champions, Olympic windsurfers and dinghy specialists, and world record-holders to the Gulf of Thailand 30th April to 4th May, […]
Alex Drummond, teacher and amateur photographer from New Zealand.
His stay in Thailand produced marvellous images of all things Thai. His love of colour, detail and pattern is beautifully used in this collection of images showing the many ways in which Thais honour the Buddha and incorporate other beliefs. The Buddha, the Dharma (Buddha’s words) and the Sangha (those who honour the Buddha) are […]