Tag Archives: Thailand

An Must-visit Gay-owned Restaurant in Phuket, Thailand

Gay Phuket update: Restaurant Royale Nam Tok in Phuket, Thailand is a class act from start to finish. The sumptuous dining space, superb service by host Corry and the culinary distinction of Chef Marc are usually hallmarks of the finest European Michelin Star restaurants. Their exquisite home by day and restaurant by night, with only six tables,Continue reading “An Must-visit Gay-owned Restaurant in Phuket, Thailand”

Dine Around The World: Authentic Thai Comes to The Big Apple

A recent New York Times article about a new, authentic Thai restaurant in Elmhurst, Queens – Paet Rio–  seemed to both harken back to ManAboutWorld’s ‘Dine Around The World’ feature we published in our New York Takeover guide this past Spring, and look ahead to our upcoming Thailand guide. Our idea was to showcase theContinue reading “Dine Around The World: Authentic Thai Comes to The Big Apple”

#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”

OUT Adventures Wants to Send You to Thailand!

OUT Adventures is giving away the trip of lifetime over on their website and Facebook page! Contestants can win a Grand Prize 10-Day luxury trip for two (including airfare!), or a 2nd place 7-day luxury hotel package. Enter now by clicking hereand learning more about the contest. (All entries will receive a $100 travel voucher.) Winners will be announcedContinue reading “OUT Adventures Wants to Send You to Thailand!”

Welcome To Our Newest Correspondent: Jacob Holder

Hailing from the Lone Star state, Jacob Holder’s insatiable thirst for culture and travel has led him to travel the world, living extended periods. His expertise in marketing communications has had him posted in six different countries spanning four continents. Jacob is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and Italian; and is currently studying Thai in BangkokContinue reading “Welcome To Our Newest Correspondent: Jacob Holder”

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!

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!”