Thailand
Thailand is in mourning after the death of their beloved King Bhumibol who passed away last Thursday, 13 October. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej ruled Thailand for over 70 years after ascending to the throne at 18 years old. King Bhumibol was a caring ruler who worked hard for his people and also played a […]
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“The Bangkok night heaved with the pumping noise of 90’s dance music, the oppressive heat caused my cheap cotton shirt to stick to my un-climatised body. My eyes danced back and forth from the overstimulation of crowds, bright neon lights, banging trance, young English men chanting and swilling cheap beer. Here I was on Soi […]
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So you’re off to the Full Moon Party for the first time. You’re going to see what all the fuss is about but you’re a bit unsure as to what to expect and you’ve heard a couple of horror stories too. Some people say it’s not worth the money and others rave about it, so […]
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If you’re lucky enough to be travelling through Thailand or Laos between April 13-15 this year, be prepared to experience the wet and wild one-of-a-kind water festivals known as Songkran/Thai New Year and Pi Mai Lao/Lao New Year. The festivals may go by different names in the different countries, but the basic idea is the […]
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What better way to welcome 2016 than moving our Bangkok Travel Shop to a new prime location right in the middle of the action on Khao San Road! Come say ‘hello’ to Ben, Pond and Ham at our new address: Stray Bangkok Travel Shop 209 JC Jewelry Center Building Khao San Road,Talad Yod, Phranakorn District […]
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In many countries New Year is celebrated with fireworks but in Southeast Asia it’s celebrated with water…and not just a splash here and there, but three days of the biggest street water fights in the world! Locals and backpackers alike take to the streets with hoses, buckets, makeshift water pistols and Super Soakers for Thai […]
Read MoreHeart of northern Thailand, university town, nature hub, and artistic centre, it’s difficult to argue with the claim that Chiang Mai is Thailand’s coolest city. More laid-back than Bangkok and less touristed than the islands, this gem in the northern hills is a long-time favourite with travellers – and for good reason. The combination of […]
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Have just 48 hours in Thailand’s City of Angels? Our Stray team superstar Chris Deane weighs in with his tips for a great two days! Having been living out in Asia for a few months, a common misconception I hear when speaking to travellers who have just arrived in Bangkok is they must leave […]
Read MoreEvery year, during the month of April, Thailand and Laos locals and tourists alike ring in the New Year by soaking each other with high-powered water pistols and huge buckets of iced water. And don’t think just because you’re a foreigner you’ll be safe. In fact it’s standard practice for groups of locals to cruise […]
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As a part of the training for my new job as Sales Manager in Australia, I was forced to go to Asia for two weeks… I know, tough right? But, someone has to do it! Here is a bit about my time there. Thailand My trip started in Bangkok where I was able to meet […]
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I’m traveling around the Stray Asia route for the three weeks with Holly our local GM. We are on a mission to find great ‘local’ activities which travelers may want to break their journey to do – taking advantage of the flexibility of stray passes. Yesterday we found a gem. Traditional Thai boxing in a […]
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