1. Big bags (B500-B3,250. At Playground!): You need to carry all this stuff in something, don’t you? (read more...)

Before it gets hot again, make sure you get your fix of outdoor performances. (read more...)

photography by Nuttaporn Srisirirungsimakul

Nakorn Ratchasima is nicknamed Korat because much of the business there, and tourism, revolves around ko (cows). With such draws as Khao Yai National Park or Ratchaprapa Dam, it is an ever-popular driving destination for the weekend, or for a one-day tour to sightsee, eat and play. The sunflowers will bloom later this month, so if you are yearning for a trip filled with picturesque sunflower fields, start planning now. And of course, don’t miss out on Korat’s culinary attractions: fruit plantations, dairy farms, ranches, vineyards and more. (read more...)

Dear Mr. KIA, When I bought my little dog a month ago, I was looking forward to taking him for walks in the parks of Bangkok. It will be good exercise for him as well as for me, I thought. However, I was very surprised to find out that most parks in Bangkok don’t allow pets! (read more...)