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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How to visit the Aquarium-Museum in Liège?
An aquarium, a zoology museum and scientific collections: by the Meuse, the Aquarium-Museum is a classic family outing in Liège. #Liege #Aquarium…
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Where to stay on Koh Samet?
Simple bungalows or beach resorts: on Koh Samet you choose by beach. The different areas, their atmospheres, and how to book without…
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Lumphini Park Bangkok: a morning in the city’s green lung
Bangkok’s first public park just turned 100: monitor lizards, swan boats, tai chi at dawn and the 6 pm anthem. Opening hours,…
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Thaïlande en poche: a free app for 9 destinations in Thailand
Places, transport, emergencies, Thai phrases and traps to avoid in Bangkok, Pattaya and Hua Hin: Thaïlande en poche, the free app based…
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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…
