Featured articles from Sébastien H. Brousseau — handpicked guides on living, travelling, dining and doing business in Thailand.
Muay Thai – The traditional Thai boxing Muay Thai is a traditional form of boxing in Thailand. It is a skillful game where the participants are required to use their feet and elbows to hit the opponents. Compared to the Western style of boxing, Muay Thai definitely needs more skills, but many people find this…
Anego is one of the oldest Japanese restaurant in Nakhon Ratchasima. They actually have 3 branches: Sriracha, Pattaya and Korat. They are located at Chao Phraya hotel in Korat, on Jomsurang road, not far from Klang Plaza 2.nnThey probably have the most expensive sashimi in Korat but also the most delicious. This fabulous plate is 1,000 baht and was NOT the most expensive on their menu:nnn
I was walking in the streets of Bangkok and spotted the famous Ghost tower just beside me. The Ghost Tower is an impressive “uncompleted” building in Sathorn. The construction was affected by the Asian crisis of 1997 and until today, it remains there, like ruins, in the middle of Bangkok. It is a HUGE building…
Wat Ban Rai is located in Dan Khun Thot district of Nakhon Ratchasima province. It was built on the spirit of Luang Phor Koon, a famous monk that died in May 2015. One of the main attraction is building on the water with large elephant on it with. It is made with 20 million pieces…
There is a new restaurant in Nakhon Ratchasima. Boring because hundreds open each year? Well this place is just so good that you might want to completely read this article. After, you might want to directly go there to have a taste by yourself! I have no hesitation: It is my new favorite restaurant in…
One of the duty free shop at the border of Nong Khai, in Laos. Few years ago, it was really difficult to find good wine in Isaan. It is still not easy, but here some tricks:n nt Tesco-Lotus has probably the best “cheap” wine collection. Thais will like sweet wine like Muscado (Hardy’s) at about…
If you are looking for a cheap traditional massage in Korat, one of the cheapest place is near Klang Plaza 2. It is actually in the park in front, where they have sometimes a fair, in the corner. (Google Maps location: 14.972853, 102.098526) They advertise the foot massage at 120 baht per hour. You often…
Anego is one of the oldest Japanese restaurant in Nakhon Ratchasima. They actually have 3 branches: Sriracha, Pattaya and Korat. They are located at Chao Phraya hotel in Korat, on Jomsurang road, not far from Klang Plaza 2. They probably have the most expensive sashimi in Korat but also the most delicious. This fabulous plate…
A new place opened just beside Raya Grand hotel, or beside Walrus Pub. It is called “Steak Story” and if you are looking for a cheap steak, that place is difficult to beat! The place looks nice and was playing good music, not too loud. For about 95 baht, I got a fish…
Are you a foreigner and want to become a permanent resident in Thailand? You are in luck! I recently finished the whole process and took notes on every step I needed to take. So now you can follow my journey. How I got Permanent Residency in Thailand. 1. PREPARATION OF DOCUMENTS Are you a foreigner…