After the Red Shirts...

Well, Bangkok just recently had yet more riots with, this time, the red shirts (the Pro-Thaksin group) burning buses, setting fire to cars, holding up traffic, blocking major streets and otherwise ruining Songkran (the Thai New Year) for anyone who lived in Bangkok.

A few weeks later though, everything is back to normal and Thais are shopping as usual. These lovely people are dressed in traditional Thai costume to welcome people to Paragon, one of the ritzy department stores in Bangkok.

Food Courts in Thailand

One of the best places to eat good Thai food in Thailand is at a Thai food court. Food courts in Thailand are at just about every shopping mall and strip mall and are incredibly cheap. For around 40 baht (about $1.15) you can get a plate heaped with delicious Thai food and a drink.

In the photo, the food I ordered was Korean beef with stir fried vegetables, a side order of soup and a big iced latte. The total price for everything was $1.60 - you can't even get an iced latte for a buck sixty in the US, and this stuff was delicious.

Mango and Sticky Rice

Mangoes are back in season and mango and sticky rice is my favorite dessert, ever. Mango and sticky rice is served with sweet coconut milk and is the most delicious thing every. Only problem is, it makes you really sleepy after you eat it. Great thing to eat if you want a snack and a snooze. :-)

Next time you're in Thailand, don't forget to try mango and sticky rice - Thailand is famous for it.

Phuket....Still My Favorite Place in Thailand

The pretty pool at Baan Karon Resort.

I booked a trip to Phuket, leaving Bangkok on May 21st and coming back on the 23rd. I'm flying Air Asia, which is always very cheap.

For those of you who don't know, Phuket is an island just off the southern coast of Thailand and is the pride of Thailand. White sandy beaches, incredibly blue ocean, wonderful restaurants, cafes and bars and hotels are inexpensive. I always stay at the same hotel, Baan Karon Resort, near Karon Beach and always have a superb time.

Can't wait for this next trip. Three days in Phuket is always a welcome change from the heat and noise of Bangkok.

Khao Yai, Here I Come.......

A view of Khao Yai National Park


I just found out I'm going to be going on my company's three-day outing to Khao Yai, one of Thailand's biggest national parks. The company has over 2,000 people going (split up into around 12 hotels around the park area) and they pay for everyone.

Can't wait! I've never been to Khao Yai, but it's supposed to be beautiful. Plus, it will be nice to get away from Bangkok's pollution for a few days.