Tag Archives: Bangkok

#TBT: Bangkok, 1967

If you can believe it, this is Bangkok. No flashing lights. No endless skyline. No chaos and congested traffic. This photo of Bangkok was taken in 1967, just shy of 50 years ago. In the background, you see The Democracy Monument, built in 1939 at a major traffic circle in Bangkok. There’s quite a bitContinue reading “#TBT: Bangkok, 1967”

Good Morning, Bangkok

It’s going to be a hectic few days for me as I traverse Thailand, from Bangkok to Chiang Mai to Phuket to Koh Phi Phi. Here’s a photo of the stunning view from the rooftop of the Sofitel So Bangkok hotel overlooking the verdurous treetops and epic skyline just beyond. If you have any Thailand photos or stories fromContinue reading “Good Morning, Bangkok”

Five MenAboutWorld in Bangkok

Yes, FIVE of ManAboutWorld’s Global Correspondents came together from New York, Berlin, and beyond to meet up in Bangkok the other night to explore all that Thailand has to offer. If you’re not a subscriber, you can rectify that here to get our insider guide to Thailand – Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, and Koh Phi Phi – in aContinue reading “Five MenAboutWorld in Bangkok”

We’re Heading to Thailand!

ManAboutWorld is sending me to Bangkok, Chang Mai and Phuket, Thailand to conduct research for our upcoming Thailand coverage in the magazine, in a travel guide and in our social media platforms. Over the next couple of weeks, be sure to check for my updates in this blog, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Google+ and Pinterest. Or just subscribe to the darned magazineContinue reading “We’re Heading to Thailand!”

We’re Heading to Thailand!

This is going to be a busy month of travel for the ManAboutWorld team. One of us is going to Thailand later this month. Editor in chief Ed Salvato is returning there for the second time after a couple of decades. He’ll report on the changes he observes and what’s remained the same. Is it still theContinue reading “We’re Heading to Thailand!”