Remote Work in Thailand

On July 16, 2023April 1, 2024 By Psyche CastillonIn Remote Work, Work5 Comments

There are many disadvantages to working at home. But one of the many advantages is the luxury of bringing work wherever I go. In our most recent trip to Cambodia and Thailand, my husband and I brought work with us and worked remotely for some of our free days in Thailand. How is working remote in Thailand like?

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Patpong Morning Food Market

On April 27, 2019March 30, 2024 By Psyche CastillonIn TravelLeave a comment

At Bangkok’s Patpong area, I did not think of food and food markets. Patpong, as many locals and travelers would know, is best known for the flesh market. I mean, Patpong is Bangkok’s red light district. At the seedy neighborhood, we discovered by accident was the bustling food morning food market at Patpong.

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The Unforgotten, A Heritage Shophouse in Bangkok

On August 4, 2018March 30, 2024 By Psyche CastillonIn TravelLeave a comment

One of the reasons why we moved from Patpong area to Chinatown during our stay in Bangkok was to be nearer the Hua Lamphong State Railway station. But another sub-ulterior reason was I wanted to be near a real neighborhood — a place where people gather together at night to talk about their day — and Chinatown (Yaowaraj) was that. Continue reading “The Unforgotten, A Heritage Shophouse in Bangkok” →

Bangkok’s Chinatown

On September 17, 2017March 31, 2024 By Psyche CastillonIn Travel, Travel Guide4 Comments

Bangkok’s Chinatown is the largest Chinatown in the world. Bangkok’s Chinatown is like a city within a city. We attempted to cover all of Chinatown, but three days is just not enough. I realized that when you come to Bangkok’s Chinatown, you must have a purpose and must know the exact location of that purpose. Otherwise, you’ll end up lost, although we didn’t mind for there are sights to see, treasures to discover, including gold, and lots of gold, and delicious food to eat in every corner. Continue reading “Bangkok’s Chinatown” →

Where to Stay in Bangkok: Chic Hostel

On September 11, 2017March 30, 2024 By Psyche CastillonIn Travel2 Comments

After our siblings went back to the Philippines, my husband and I continued our journey throughout Thailand. We checked out of Orchid Hostel and transferred to another hostel nearer to the Hua Lumphong Station or the central train station that would take us to our next destination. We arrived at Chic Hostel in Bangkok’s Chinatown after lunch and we were immediately given our room. Read on for my review of this strategically located hostel. Continue reading “Where to Stay in Bangkok: Chic Hostel” →