Written by Sebastien H. Brousseau in 2022. (Aftermath will be another article!) https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastianbrousseau/ Monkey bar is probably the most popular expats place in Korat. It’s located in front of the old “Sri Pattana Hotel” (now closed) on Suranaree road. Stuart (English) and Wayne (American) will welcome you with good music and excellent food. Monkey Bar…
About a 2 years ago, Takeshi gold opened beside Fat Boy Tavern. I went with the staff for Christmas 2021 and I was really impressed : That is quality and not the traditional buffet. We picked the most expensive one (not sure, I think it was 699 baht) and it’s all you can eat for…
Update, July 2026 : Mein Licht has moved! It now operates as Mein Licht Fusion & Bar at a new address — here is the new location on Google Maps. The old directions below no longer apply. A Mexican restaurant with a German name in Korat: Mein Licht started out hidden in old army barracks,…
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(written around December 2022) by Sebastien H. Brousseau. Trekking in Nepal. That’s what I wanted to do when I first left Thailand in October 2022. Maybe I lived too long in Isaan. I felt like I needed some fresh air. I spent 3 months in Nepal and I really enjoyed the country, especially Pokhara. I…
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