Bangkok travel notes, behind the scenes of Oscar’s Notebook, excerpts from The Season of Breath and stories for little ones: all of Mr Schaka’s articles, newest first.
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Chao Phraya Express Boat Guide: Flags, Piers and Fares
The Chao Phraya Express Boat is the cheapest, most scenic way to reach Bangkok’s old town. Here is what the flag colors…
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BTS vs MRT in Bangkok: Which Train Should You Take?
Bangkok has two main urban rail networks, the BTS Skytrain and the MRT subway. Here is how they differ, which lines matter…
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Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) 2026: Step-by-Step Guide
The paper arrival card is gone: every foreign visitor to Thailand now fills in the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online.…
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Where to see the Naga fireballs this year?
On 26 October, the end of Buddhist Lent coincides with the Naga fireballs on the Mekong. In Nong Khai, a three-day programme…
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Grab and Bolt in Thailand: a practical how-to guide for 2026
Signing up, paying, prices, safety and pick-up points at Bangkok’s airports: my practical guide to using Grab and Bolt in Thailand without…
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Why is Thailand reassuring tourists?
After a Chinese embassy alert about kidnappings and job scams, Thai authorities reaffirm the country’s safety. What to understand. #Thailand #Safety #MrSchaka
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Slow travel in Thailand: fewer stops, more time, less fatigue
Fewer stops, more time, a pace that follows the heat: my method for organising a restful stay in Thailand, from choosing your…
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What happened in the Bangkok boat collision?
A tourist boat collided with a pontoon in Bangkok, injuring twelve people including foreigners. What is known, and what to check before…
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Thai desserts: 10 sweet treats to try and where to find them
Mango sticky rice, khanom krok, tub tim grob and seven more sweet treats: my favourite Thai desserts, their prices in baht and…
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Where do Thailand’s floods stand?
The flood toll has risen to 76 deaths since mid-September, and more than a million people remain affected. What this changes for…
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How to travel with the heavy rain forecast in the South?
Thailand’s meteorological department forecasts heavy to very heavy rain in the South from 24 to 28 October. Ferries, islands, roads: what to…
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Red Lotus Sea near Udon Thani: season, boats and tips
Talay Bua Daeng, the Red Lotus Sea near Udon Thani: when to go, what time to take the boat, how much it…
