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
