Food & Travel
Aree is right next to the ‘tin shack’ (Bangkok Seafood) and, as the name suggests, offers a similar menu. We sat outside even though it was supposed to rain (but it didn’t). We ordered spicy BBQ red snapper, grilled squid, freshwater shrimp, spicy papaya salad, and some vegetables (morning glory). Everything was quite tasty except … Read more
I’ve been coming here for a few days now, and there’s still something new nearby. Pantaree is located on Soi 8, in a small side street, barely visible from Soi 8. I only discovered it by chance on Google. They serve authentic Thai food (and there are more Thais in the shop than Farangs). I … Read more
We used to go to Asia Herb quite often when we stayed at the Novotel, as it’s right across the street. But the chain didn’t reopen this branch as quickly after Covid as other shops. It’s been open again since the end of May, albeit with very limited opening hours. So I went back to … Read more
The Ibis Styles is in the same building as the Novotel and occupies the lower floors. The rooms are 4 square meters smaller than those at the Novotel, and the desk is smaller and there’s no sofa. The bathrobes are identical and bear the Novotel logo. There are two entrances, one with the Ibis logo … Read more
My visit to Laem Charoen was the result of poor planning on my part. I really wanted to eat freshwater shrimp before leaving, so I went to Baan Mama, but unfortunately, it’s closed on Mondays. So I googled it, and this restaurant came up. It’s located on the third floor of Central World, on the … Read more
