The path less travelled: Outrigger Khao Lak Beach Resort
We are massive fans of the serene shores of Khao Lak in Phang Nga province, Southern Thailand. Between the beaches, island hopping, golf and a plethora of fabulous hotels, Khao Lak offers a lot. So when the Outrigger Khao Lak Beach Resort invited us for our seventh stay in the region, we jumped at the offer. Why […]
Good Morning Vietnam! Revisiting Ho Chi Minh City After 30 Years
My recent trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam was uneventful, but unique in a number of ways. Firstly, I showed up at the airport check-in counter for my flight two hours early. I was the only one standing there. Everyone else had already checked in. A first for me. Second, as soon as they […]
A City of History – Lop Buri
Lop Buri is one of the oldest settlements in the country. It has a history dating back almost a millennium and a half to the Dvaravati period. However, it is fascinating to me, that millenniums ago Lop Buri was situated at the mouth of the Chao Phraya River. The river mouth has moved South by […]
Chatrium Residence Sathorn
This week I had the opportunity to visit the Chatrium Residence Sathon, a hotel that I have stayed at in the past. The hotel is owned by Chatrium Hospitality and has 560 keys and offers studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments. I say apartments, as all the rooms have a kitchen, bathroom, living room, bedroom/s and a balcony. […]
Off the beaten track with AVIS Thailand
If you are visiting Thailand for a short holiday, or are a long resident term international resident of the country then please don’t waste all your time jostling with the crowds in the bazaar at Chiang Mai or in the street markets of Phuket, Hua Hin and Pattaya. The real beauty of Thailand is found […]
Pakasai Resort and Red Ginger
Tolani Hotels, a leading hotel management company in Thailand, has announced two new management contracts in the exotic province of Krabi – Pakasai Resort and Red Ginger Chic Resort. Krabi is the capital of and main town in Krabi Province on the West coast of Southern Thailand, where the Krabi River flows into Phang Nga […]
BCCT Tourism conference and Thailand’s black economy
I want to say right at the start of this article that I love Thailand and chose to live here, when I could have lived anywhere in the world. I chose Thailand and now proudly call it my home. Before I launched Expat Life in Thailand I went as an interested guest to a BCCT (British Chamber […]
The Royal Beach Resort Samui
Last week I had the pleasure of staying at the above property on the party (or chilled… whatever is your preference) island of Samui. Located on the South East East coastline of the island near Lamai and the Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks, the property has a range of accommodations to suit all requirements. For loving […]
The island of Ko Samui
I have just spent 9 relaxing days on the island of Samui. I had been invited by SKAL Samui and its members to attend the Samui Summer Jazz Festival from May 2nd – 7th at 5 separate 5 star hotels so instead of flying, as the internal flights are overpriced, I decided to drive from […]
Garrya Tongsai Bay
Many of my friends and readers have visited Tongsai Bay on Samui over the years and I knew that it was well situated, but the staff and standards were not up to a 5 star hotel rating. So it came as no surprise that Banyan Tree had taken over the management contract of Tongsai Bay […]