Archive for August 2013
August 28th, 2013 — 7:13am
An hour further south of Hua Hin is Pranburi. If you are looking for a more secluded and relaxed escape, it’s a great destination. Although there are several resorts in the area, you can pretty much have the beach to yourself. I stayed at X2 Kui Buri, a chic beachfront resort comprised of luxurious private
August 27th, 2013 — 12:47pm
I make no apologies if the following images bring on a craving for Thai seafood. If they do, the answer is to head down the coast to Hua Hin this weekend. Thai seafood restaurants in the royal resort town of Hua Hin are located on the wooden piers along the seafront. I first dined here
August 26th, 2013 — 1:46pm
The growth of Hua Hin and its popularity is closely associated with the railway. In 1911 the then Royal State Railway of Siam opened a line to Hua Hin to allow ease of access for the Thai royal family. A beautiful railway station was also built and to this day remains one of the
August 22nd, 2013 — 5:53am
Last week I was invited on a three day media trip to Hua Hin and Pranburi. The first stop on the agenda was Maruekhathaiyawan Palace. The former royal Thai residence is known as “the palace of love and hope” and claims to be the longest teak palace in the world, although I suspect there are
August 14th, 2013 — 12:10pm
I’ve been sifting through a load of raw files that seem to have been overlooked. It’s easily done. There are periods when one trip seems to roll into another and I with memory cards full of images but with time to edit only for the most pressing projects. Here’s one that slipped through the net.
August 8th, 2013 — 3:58am
Earlier in the year I was working on my forthcoming book ‘Presenting Cambodia’, a commissioned A4 hardback which provides an overview of this wonderful country through text and around 250 images. My chosen mode of transport in Cambodia, and anywhere else for that matter, is a motorcycle, preferably a dirt bike so I can get
August 7th, 2013 — 5:24am
Phayao is a pleasant northern Thai town that should receive far more visitors than it does. Situated beside a large lake, it makes a lovely place to stop over for a two or three nights on the way further north to Nan. I was last there earlier in the year on a motorcycle trip around
August 6th, 2013 — 9:09am
I’ve just received copies of the Russian edition of my book, Enchanting Thailand, published by John Beaufoy Publishing. Here in Thailand, it will be distributed by co-publisher, Asia Books. Given the number of Russian tourists that currently visit Thailand, this is good news. Apologies for the rather poor quality scans of the front and back
August 6th, 2013 — 2:59am
Another colourful Thai event to mark Khao Phansa, the start of the Buddhist rainy season retreat is tak bat dok mai, floral almsgiving which takes place at the beautiful Wat Phra Phutthabat in Saraburi. The special annual event has become so popular that it is now held twice a day for two days in order
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