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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Train in Thailand: the Bangkok–Chiang Mai night train
Bangkok–Chiang Mai night train, Krung Thep Aphiwat or Hua Lamphong, classes, fares and booking on SRT D-Ticket: my practical guide to taking…
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Bangkok Flood Update: Drainage Improves in Nong Chok
Water levels are receding in Nong Chok after a sluice gate opened. The update concerns this Bangkok district. #Bangkok #Thailand #TravelUpdate
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New Direct London–Phuket Flights for Winter 2026
Virgin Atlantic has launched three weekly direct London Heathrow–Phuket flights for winter 2026–2027. #Phuket #ThailandTravel #TravelNews
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La Saison du souffle: reading Bangkok through the Saint-Louis lobby
A hospital lobby can become a reading landmark: revisit the waiting described in the book’s official introduction. #TheSeasonOfBreath #Reading #MrSchaka
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Gabriel and Chu: following the companions in La Saison du souffle
Two companions feature in the journey introduced on the site. A reading grid helps follow their roles without inventing their thoughts. #TheSeasonOfBreath…
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Laundry in Thailand: a simple routine for travelling light
Compare services, separate delicate items and plan drying time: organise laundry without losing a day of your trip. #Thailand #Travel #MrSchaka
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A Thailand sound journal: telling a walk through what you hear
One walk, three sounds and a few lines: try a simple way to bring home a personal memory of Thailand. #Thailand #Travel…
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Phrae: looking at historic houses around Khum Chao Luang
Start with one historic house in Phrae and look closely at windows, wooden fretwork and the details of its façade. #Thailand #Travel…
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Phimai from Korat: planning a day around the Khmer sanctuary
Plan a Phimai outing from Korat with time to study the sanctuary and a return journey arranged in advance. #Thailand #Travel #MrSchaka
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Nakhon Pathom: planning a visit around Phra Pathom Chedi
A great chedi and time to observe the surrounding town: plan a straightforward cultural outing to Nakhon Pathom. #Thailand #Travel #MrSchaka
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Thailand, 19 October 2026: a new heavy-rain warning
Thailand’s official warning dated 19 October calls for local checks before trips. Here is a practical departure checklist. #Thailand #Travel #MrSchaka
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Cafés in Bangkok: where to work, read or take a break
Ari, Talat Noi, Sukhumvit: my favourite cafés in Bangkok for writing, reading or catching my breath, from Thai speciality coffee to old…
