Featured articles from Sébastien H. Brousseau — handpicked guides on living, travelling, dining and doing business in Thailand.
Fat Boy Tavern in Korat: Is It the Best Pizza in Isaan? For expats living in Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima), the search for a good pizza is a recurring mission. Thai food is extraordinary – I eat it most days – but sometimes you want a proper Western meal, and pizza is the benchmark dish. Fat…
There is a new coffee shop all in white where people likes to take selfies in Korat. You might have seen on your Facebook these white stairs or a white building… It is actually kind of hidden in a small soi but you will find it easily on Google Maps : https://goo.gl/maps/QEXdCKnvHpi3qrgn6 I went twice…
UPDATE : That was pictures and info of 2022. I think they moved to another location now…. ====== There are so many cafes in Korat. I like Yellow Pumpkin, Hooya, but also some near ones like B.Blanche or Celsius near Bung Ta Lua. Rustic Barista still have the best Cuban Sandwich in town… 🙂 However,…
Koh Kood: Thailand’s Most Beautiful Undiscovered Island Thailand has no shortage of beautiful islands, but most of the famous ones – Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Phi Phi – have been developed far beyond their natural carrying capacity. Koh Kood (also spelled Ko Kut) is something different: one of Thailand’s largest islands, fourth in size nationally,…
The main part of Korat naughty nightlife. These are the most popular places for men looking to have some fun. And there are many of them in Korat. These are not “Soapy massage” places but even without the soap, you will get the full service! All of them were closed during COVID but are re-opening on June 1st 2022 as announced by the government.
This restaurant opened in 2013 in Nakhon Ratchasima. It is located near Vongchavalitkul university in Korat, just behind it. That is the Buddhist university near Makro. You must continue toward Khon Kaen, and just after the university, take the first road on the left. Continue at the end and turn left. It should be not…
Takka Floating Market: Traditional Thailand Without the Tourist Gloss Thailand’s floating markets have become iconic ? and many of the most famous ones, particularly near Bangkok, have become so thoroughly optimized for tourists that little remains of their original character. For visitors wanting the real thing ? a market where Thais actually sell to other…
Staying Healthy in Thailand: A Practical Guide for Expats Thailand is a wonderful country to live in or visit, but staying healthy requires some awareness and preparation – especially for newcomers. The good news is that Thailand has excellent healthcare infrastructure, particularly in Bangkok and major cities. With a few sensible precautions, most expatriates live…
Textile and Roiet In Roiet, some silk and cotton textile products are named from the technique of production such as nudmi, khid, and yeab while other of them named from the function they perform such as Sarong, Khaoma, Sabai, Krab, Bansukul, etc. These cloths are used in a variety of occasions such as ceremonies, rites…
The Bridge on the River Kwai: History, Memory, and a Visit Worth Making Few historical sites in Southeast Asia carry the weight of memory that Kanchanaburi does. The Bridge on the River Kwai – made famous worldwide by David Lean’s 1957 film – is the central symbol of a chapter of World War II history…