Nasa Vegas Hotel, Bangkok

| | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)
Nasa-Vegas-Restaurant.jpg
Nasa Vegas Hotel in Bankapi, Bangkok is ideal if you want to stay in a quality hotel for a reasonable room rate and don't need to be right in the centre of Bangkok. The Nasa Vegas is in Bangkapi, just a short taxi ride from the main shopping and entertainment centres whilst also being very convenient for the new airport.

For a change from the bustle of the main shopping areas, The Mall, just 3 minutes away in a taxi, is worth an hour or two of your time. There are two buildings linked by a footbridge. One has individual shops and restaurants (including a supermarket and Boots the Chemist) and the other is a department store.

The Nasa Vegas room rates really are budget for Bangkok and the quality is good.

Here is the  hotel website: http://www.nasavegashotel.com/index.html

Update March 2010:

Things have been changing in and around the Nasa Vegas Hotel.

Probably the most important change for the future is the construction of the Skytrain track right outside with a station across the road. When trains begin to run it will be possible to get directly from the hotel either to Suvarnabhumi or down town.

A road or rail flyover can easily spoil the surrounding buildings but I don't think that will happen in this case. Nasa Vegas has smartened up the approach and frontage and laid on a buggy to run guests to and from the car park.

Another welcome change is the introduction of a buffet style breakfast for THB140.

Thai Buffalo Cart

| | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)
Traditional Thai buffalo carts are turning up all the time these days. They are new ones, the old ones having been either abandoned to rot away or knocked down to make outdoor furniture. The craftsmen in old wood have found a market for brand new Buffalo carts. The only possible use that I can think of for these sturdy echoes from the past is as garden ornaments or giant plant pots. However, I would not be surprised to see one day a spanking new buffalo cart being pulled along at a stately pace by a Honda Wave.

The example pictured was on display at Jim Thompson Farm, Pak Thong Chai, Nakhon Ratchasima Province and seems to be intended to carry rice.

Thai Bufflao Cart




Chong Chom Market

| | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)
Just prior to arriving at the Chong Chom crossing into Cambodia is the famous Chong Chom market. I've visited the place a few times and it seems to be growing in size.

Chong Chom market is one of those places that you simply must visit when you're in the area. Somehow, the covered avenues manage to maintain a tolerable temperature despite the baking sun above and pressing crowds around. The market offers a good selection of things to buy, if you're really determined to spend your money, but not the wide selection that you might imagine from its physical size. After exploring three or four avenues, you will become aware that you're seeing the same goods over again. But that should not put you off. Cheap clothing, plants, kitchen and garden tools and, electrical items, gadgets, second hand bikes and many more things are offered at very reasonable prices with the opportunity to haggle them down further.

Chong Chom Market Plant Stall

Penguin Western Food supplies well known brands of pies, bacon, gammon, sausage, sausage roll, Cornish pasty, beef burger, minced beef and pork, beef, pork and ham. Also available are less common items such as ox tongue, stuffing, pigs in blankets and ready meals.

Customers can buy from Penguin Pizza in Pak Thong Chai. If you prefer home or restaurant delivery, your order can be made to 088 3715267. Delivery is free within 5 kilometres of Pak Thong Chai otherwise a charge is made.

Penguin Western Food supplies for the home freezer and also orders for restaurant kitchens. Supplies in stock can be delivered usually at short notice straight from the freezer.

Continue below to view the stock and prices.
Daisy Bakery and Restaurant offers really good fresh bread and German beer at 365 M2 T. Maroeng in Korat.

Call Lalita on 081 8718048 for more information.
Email: taiholzbac@hotmail.com

Believe me, the bread is really good!
Thai food is healthy and nutritious but expats. crave English and other European food from time to time. Pattaya and Bangkok have a number of suppliers of food for the home freezer but Isaan is not so well served. However, there is one supplier and, I'm told, it's good.

Staffords is at the crossroads of the 24 and 214 roads at Prasat. It's a very convenient location for anyone who either lives in the area or is passing through. The Chong Chom market and border crossing is about 30K away so it's makes a useful stop on a return from a visa run. Just after the traffic lights heading south to Chong Chom turn right into the shop house area. Then drive behind the front buildings and turn right again.

If you aren't sure whether to buy a supply from a shop without first trying you can sample the food either at Staffords' own restaurant or in Harley's Bar and Restaurant next door.

Delivery to certain areas is also possible.

Harley's is a Thai-English run establishment. The busy evening is Friday when a free buffet is on offer and locals enjoy Isaan and Khmer singing. Other than that, it has a very British atmosphere.

For those who cannot manage without karaoke joints there are several in the area and accommodation.

Visit Staffords' website for details of the products, restaurant, directions and contact information.


Staffords - The Taste Of England

Pizza In Pak Thong Chai, Korat

| | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)
Penguin Pizza has just opened its doors in Pak Thong Chai, Korat Province's famous silk town. In addition to real European style pizza, the restaurant offers a wide choice of Western and Thai food, beers and wines. I think that it will make a popular meeting place for farang in the area and a good rest stop for those passing north or south along the Korat to Pattaya road.

Look here for menu examples.

Sign Up For The Forum

| | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)
The 2010 Phuket International Blues Rock Festival 2010 will take place on 26 and 27 February. It's an evening event and the venue is Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa, Karon Beach.

Go here for more information, including how to book:

Thai Ticketmajor

Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa



Phuket International Blues Rock Festival

Korat Hotel, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand

| | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)
KR Korat Hotel offers one of the best budget lunch spots in Nakhon Ratchasima. For THB99 you can eat as much as you like from a choice of soup, salad, ice cream and Thai dishes. The food is available from Monday to Friday, 11.00am to 2.00pm. I enjoy the food and the service, limited of course to fetching water and clearing used crockery, is spot on.

I haven't used the hotel and so cannot comment on its standards. However, it offers massage, karaoke a bar and a barber/'traditional' massage in addition to the usual hotel facilities.

KR Korat Hotel is in Asadang road in the popular old town. Restaurants and other entertainment are within easy walking and tuk tuk distance.

Go to the KR Korat Hotel website for more information, including the very reasonable room rates.
When you need legal advice in Thailand, this service is worth considering. Equalizer is a network of lawyers that exists to overcome the communication and comprehension difficulties that often exist between foreign clients and their Thai lawyers. I understand that legal services are offered in all branches of Thai law, including defence in criminal cases, corporate law, family law, land use rights, tax law and visa regulations.

The network is fully active in Isaan, the East, Bangkok and the South and will extend to the remainder of Thailand.

Find out more from Khun Chinavoti Kasisopa (nickname King). Telephone 081 286 8484,  Email equalizer191@yahoo.com. Khun King speaks good English, has lived in England and is very aware of the difficulties that foreigners face when seeking legal advice; for example, language difficulties, lawyer not understanding his client's needs, little action after a first down payment is made. Khun King has created Equalizer specifically as a response to these shortcomings.

Disney On Ice 2010 - Bangkok

| | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)
Disney On Ice 2010

DISNEY ON ICE 2010 a Disneyland Adventure

 

This season's family show at Impact Arena in Bangkok will be Disney On Ice. Performances will run from Friday 26 March to Wednesday 31 March 2010. An ice show in Thailand is, surely, a must see for the children!

Impact Arena in the Muang Thontani district of Bangkok is an excellent venue with hotels not far away. It's also a popular venue so I recommend that you book early for what promises to be a lovely family trip. There is some parking available at Impact Arena and it's worth considering taking your own transport - the taxi queue after performances can be a bit of a scramble.

Tickets are available on line from Thai Ticket Major.



About

A source of information and anecdotes for Thailand's expat. residents and visitors that, perhaps, you won't find in the guide books... click here to read more

Author

Welcome. I've retired, in a way, to live with my wife in Thailand. I like it here! After more than 40 years of working to business schedules and deadlines... click here to read more

Weather

Click for Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Forecast

Currency Converter

Powered by Movable Type 4.23-en
Thai Dating, Singles and Personals

Thumbnails

  • Thailand's Orchids
  • Phi Mai Festival 2009
  • Hua Hin, Thailand
  • Pak Thong Chai Hand Made Silk
  • Yamo (Suranaree) Festival, Pak Thong Chai, Korat - 2009
  • Visa Run - Vientiane, Laos
  • Koh Chang, Thailand
  • Rooks Korat Club & Golf, Korat
  • Raya Grand Hotel, Korat
  • Chay Ka Restaurant, Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok
  • Carabao Concert in Korat - October 2008
  • Korat Cat
  • Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) Airport
  • Korat Zoo

Pages

  • Korat

Find recent content on the main index or look in the archives to find all content.