This is a very nice place to relax and spend some time and there is no rushing to leave! Just come along and spend time chilling, have a sauna, a swim, some grub and a coffee or even a beer. Essentially it is what it says on the tin, a Sauna. For those who are not conversant with this it is a very hot and humid room which you go into to get very hot, then you come out and get in the very cold pool to, well, get cold! There is also a Steam Room for a similar but slightly different approach but effectively doing the same thing, which […]

Been here many times. The food is always good but it is Thai / Issan Food so I have things which are not spicy or are cooked by request without chilli. This is a Mom and Pop place, and they have a big area. There are basic tables at the front by the main road and more formal areas at the rear overlooking the river. It is situated at the Western end of the main street in Kasset Sombun and is pretty much equidistant between the two main places to stay, Barry House Resort and Boontawa Hotel. Stir fried frog and appetizing Egg Ants are on the menu when they […]

A nice place for some nice grub and a coffee or a snack. Aloha is in an area where there is not too much of a choice for a bit of grub and a bit of aircon. Situated on the edges of Khon Kaen and Chaiyaphum districts Chum Phae is here Google Maps link is here. Been there to get my fix of Farang grub many times, and always good food and good staff. Apart from Pizza’s there are a variety of Salads, and then a variety of Pork, Beef, Salmon, Chicken and Fish & Ship! I must admit I have never tried the Fish & Ship but probably ok […]

A really nice place to spend a bit of time. This resort is probably just over 10 years old and is about a dozen chalets mostly situated around a Swimming Pool. Pool front has seating and tables under a canopy. The rooms are a good size with Aircon and a Fan. Balcony and seats out front. En-Suite Toilets with Electric Showers. There is a some basic food available from Pizza, Burgers, Fries, Cooked Breakfast, and Sandwiches. There is of course also a bar available. Ok this is not quite Pattaya if you are being picky, but its only 530 km away! Just a seven hour or so tootle in the […]

This is a really nice place to pop in for some posh nosh or a good coffee and a cake. Run by a very nice man called Robert who hails from Scotland and has been doing a good job there for just over three years. I have been here numerous times and it has never failed to hit the spot. They produce Thai, Fusion and International Cuisine. I guess the most visits are for coffee and cake. Always something to tempt increasing my waistline! On my last visit I had a burger and it was really good, and then it turned out to be a record breaking one, as by […]

Heading North along the Sukhumvit Road, or away from Pattaya in the direction of Naklua, until at the Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, then U Turn just past the Hospital at Honda / Kasikorn bank / Mitsubishi and you have arrived. Adjacent to Mini Siam as you can see in the picture below. This is a very versatile market! Very small Cacti, Flowers for your pond, Flowers for your planters, Very Large trees or Bushes that you will have job carrying home! I was Quoted 4500 Bt for one but can not remember which one it was! All seem a bit fishy to you?? Try one of these then! Hanging down, Hanging […]

Canterbury Tales are a long established Bookshop, Cafe and Guesthouse. The back of the desk is crammed with Books including some new ones. They also keep a few there held back at customers requests. Situated at the end of Soi Chaiapoon just metres from Soi Bukhao and very near to LK Metro Complex they are easily accessible for a snack, cuppa or a good book. Of course by default anyone staying here is right where the night life is. There is always someone to chat with in the seats out front, usually including the owner Dave who has been wearing out the seats in front for fifteen years. A very […]

Ok it is just about thirty yards, sorry thirty metres, up on the right hand side of the Soi from Beach Road. A veritable quiet spot for a bit of nice food away from the noise and madness that Soi Six tends to be! Been here many times and always good grub. This time I had the Lasagna from the Chalk Board out front. It was really good! Not sure my picture does it justice but it came on a sizzling trivet! A mix of French / Italian food I think because of Marcel, the owners background. But Thai food is also availiable. And Pizza is a speciality. Lots of […]

This is a friendly Guest House and Bar. Situated just off Soi Buakhao. Run by the owner, a very friendly chap called Andy and when I met him I found he was someone I had to really look up to! He has been running the Hideaway for almost four years. They are on Soi Buakhao 15 which is the Soi that runs from Soi Buakhao to the back of the Avenue Mall, so it is easy to find. For Google Maps this is the link. They are down the Soi opposite the Nature View Hotel. They do have entertainment on some evenings, such as every Wednesday evening at 8.00 is […]

A welcoming place (sorry) to pop in for some Homely Fayre or a few beers. Two thirds aircon and one third out front. About five TV screens with a big-ish one out front. Showing a mix of sport or news. A good few choices on the Menu and usually a special on daily. A good place for a Sunday Dinner, a good Curry, Bangers & Mash, Liver & Onions, Fish & Chips and more including Thai food. Closed on Mondays. There is a Quiz on Tuesdays! They have a good Facebook page which is always kept updated, worth checking out for whats in store for grub or live TV.