Archive for the tag 'malls'

Nov 18 2011

Terminal 21: The newest in shopping (and toilets) in Bangkok

Published by under Shopping

When planning a trip to Thailand, one might envision elephant rides, street food stalls, and white sandy beaches. But if you really want to live as the Thais do, go shopping. Shopping is the unofficial national pastime of Thailand, and in the capital, shopping malls tower over every soi. Singapore may win for the number … read the full post

Oct 03 2011

Exploring Thai sweets at Bangkok’s Old Siam

Published by under Food

Thai food gets a lot of props overseas — it’s almost ubiquitous now in North America, Europe and Australasia, but what doesn’t get much play are Thai desserts. Thai desserts are not always immediately recognisable as dessert — strangely wobbling gelled cubes, green “noodles” floating in a bowl of white liquid, bright orange strips, threads, … read the full post