Here in the most visible and visited Southeast Asian country, the intrepid visitor can expect the ‘land of smiles’, temples of tremendous grandeur, crystalline beaches and a culture and diverse and far-reaching as any in the region.

Ghosts of Time: A Visit to Ayutthaya, Thailand’s Fallen Fulcrum Our correspondent channels who-knows-what as the spirits of Thailand’s former capital make themselves known. Continue reading

Snapshot in Time: Thailand’s Ancient Capital of Ayutthaya Our correspondent looks back into the past as he visits one of Thailand’s most historically significant sites. Continue reading

Christmas Tidings: Festive Spirit in Bangkok Our correspondent enjoys the glad tidings as Santa makes his way to Thailand. Continue reading

Life Lesson: Recollections of a Bangkok Ajarn Our correspondent recalls their time as a teacher in Bangkok and the finest use of irony ever deployed. Continue reading

Koh Chang: A Fishy Learning Curve for Scurvy Landlubbers Our correspondent partakes in a fishing trip off Ko Chang and finds himself slightly out of his element. Continue reading