The Bangkok office market experienced a slowdown in the first quarter of 2007. The reason for this lull is due to limited leasing activity and companies putting expansion plans on hold as political and economic uncertainties persist.
?The impact of the political uncertainty on the Thai economy has caused the country?s GDP forecasts to be […]
One Night in Bangkok?as the famous song goes, but there?s much more to this city, including fantastic culture, great value shopping, exciting entertainment and plenty of sights to point a camera at. With only a few days in the Thai capital, here are ten things you really must see or do.
ShoppingWhether you hot-foot it around […]
Santa Cruz Church, the church of the holy cross, was first built the reign of King Taksin, a legacy of Thai-Portuguese relations that date back to the 16th century.
Nestled among old houses on the river banks and newer buildings inland, the reddish dome of the old Catholic church is a prominent landmark on the Chao […]
Corrado Feroci (1892 ? 1962) was a graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, the art capital of Italy. He came to Bangkok in 1923 when King Rama VI requested the Italian government for a sculptor to train Thai artists and craftsmen and raise the standards of Thai art to international levels.
The arrival […]
Another of Bangkok?s temples worth visiting is Wat Pho (also known as Wat Chetuphon). Wat Pho is the oldest temple in Bangkok and is home to Thailand?s largest reclining Buddha at 46 metres long and 15 metres high. You will also find the greatest number of Buddha images in Thailand within its extensive grounds. You […]
It?s your city that never sleeps. Often, bouncy, peppy, and vibrant during nights, the Thai capital is one of the best nightlife destinations of the world. Bangkok is just wonderful. The city is matchless for its variety of nightlife. Bangkok truly is a nightlife destination with hundreds of GoGo & karaoke bars, dozens of discos, […]
Perhaps your plans to visit Bangkok have been shelved owing to reports of a military coup, bombings, and unrest in the south. Or maybe you think long-haul flights are not worth the hassle these days.
Think again. Bangkok is one of the world's safest cities. It's also one of the most pulsating and exotic. And there […]
If a traveler doesn?t break government rules and regulations, the nightlife of the ?city that never sleeps? is relaxed, safe and enjoyable. Bangkok features live music, cool bars, exuberant dance venues and great restaurants. Notorious places like Patpong continue to attract curious tourists to the numerous neon-lit bars, while the night markets sell […]
St Francis Xavier Church is old Catholic church in Soi Mitrakam Bangkok, dedicated to the Jesuit who spent his life spreading the gospel in Asia, although he never set foot in Thailand.
Soi Mitrakam, Samsen is an area known for its Vietnamese immigrants fleeing religious persecution from Vietnam. Two wars with Vietnam in the reign of […]
Bangkok is Thailand?s largest city with a population of more than 10 million and is a hugely popular destination for tourists. This article is a brief guide for first time visitors to the city.
ClimateBangkok is a hot and humid city all year round but for those planning a holiday in Bangkok, the best time of […]