Bored in Buriram
I might be stating the obvious, but there are no beaches in Buriram, there are no “Go Go Bars,” and the nightlife is nothing compared to the party towns of Pattaya, Phuket, and Bangkok. The heartland of Thailand’s sleepy Issan…
I might be stating the obvious, but there are no beaches in Buriram, there are no “Go Go Bars,” and the nightlife is nothing compared to the party towns of Pattaya, Phuket, and Bangkok. The heartland of Thailand’s sleepy Issan…
Phanom Rung Temple (Phanom Rung Historical Park) is one of the most impressive tourist attractions in North-east Thailand (Issan), and the best example of Khmer architecture in Thailand. Phanom Rung (see photos below) dates back to the 10th century A.D,…
Did you ever wonder how Pattaya, Bangkok, and other cities, towns, and islands in Thailand got their names, and what they mean? Place names in Thailand almost always translate to something descriptive. It might be based on a physical characteristic…

To say Koh Samet is a beautiful island (see photos of Koh Samet below) would not be an overstatement, many visitors to the island say it’s as beautiful any island in Thailand. Koh Samet is not merely beautiful, it’s ydillic,…
Planning a trip from Pattaya to Koh Samet? Whether you’re looking for budget-priced or convenient—here are all the best transport options and insider tips on how and where to get the cheapest price for hassle-free shared transfers including ferry or…