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
