June 24th, 2014 — 6:28am
On a recent visit to Ayutthaya I called in at the intriguing Wat Niwet Thammaprawat. Built during the reign of Thailand’s King Chulalongkorn Rama V (1853 – 1910), Wat Niwet Thammaprawat is one of the country’s most surprising temples. From the outside, the building looks like a Gothic Christian church and there are few clues
June 17th, 2014 — 7:56am
Next time you are in Krabi, head into town and hunt out khao yam, a delicious southern Thai dish. There’s a great little place not too far from the morning market, although the name escapes me. Locals will know it, so just ask. It also sells other southern favourites of roti with curry and matabak, a
June 17th, 2014 — 6:55am
Sunday morning in Yangon is a relaxed affair. For the guys it’s all about reading the Sunday papers. Newspaper stalls on street corners provide plastic stools for their customers. Others opt for a tea shop where they can enjoy a brew while they catch up on the news.
June 17th, 2014 — 4:15am
For its palpable energy, vibrant markets and cornucopia of street food, Yangon knocks Bangkok into a cocked hat. Since I started visiting more than a decade ago it has remained one of my favourite cities. I happily spend all day wandering around photographing street food vendors and markets, and hunting out tasting local dishes.
June 13th, 2014 — 3:41am
It pays to get up early in Thailand. The markets are usually buzzing well before daybreak. During a recent visit to Chiang Rai in northern Thailand I went to the market at 6 a.m. and it was in full swing. Vendors had staked out their regular pitch offering fresh vegetables, fish, meat, and breakfast
June 11th, 2014 — 7:20am
One of the joys of traveling in Thailand is discovering regional cuisine. By default, my first question when checking into a hotel or guesthouse is to ask the location of the morning and evening fresh markets. It’s here that you will get a flavour of local ingredients and delicacies. In the northern town of
June 10th, 2014 — 9:11am
While I’m on the subject of classic Thai dishes, when in Chiang Rai last week I headed straight for a khao soi shop. This comforting noodle soup is one of my favourties which I used to enjoy several times a week when I lived in the north. Alas, good khao soi shops in Bangkok
June 10th, 2014 — 8:19am
So what did you have for lunch? I’ve not had a good green curry for ages so decided to knock one up today. Once you have prepared your ingredients, it’s less that a ten-minute job to cook.
June 5th, 2014 — 10:04am
Many of the Thai soldiers deployed during the coup are little more than kids – young conscripts doing their military service. I snapped these two in the centre of Chiang Rai on Sunday afternoon.
June 5th, 2014 — 5:59am
Last week I was in Chiang Rai updating a few images, enjoying eating and photographing the local food, and seeing how badly the city was affected by the recent earthquake. Known as the Gateway to the Golden Triangle, the city of Chiang Rai lies in a fertile valley 180 km north of Chiang Mai. The
