Jul 28
Khon Kaen, at the centre of the Isaan region, is a cool little city. Short on sights, the appeal for us is the upbeat atmosphere of the place, the youthful vibe (it’s a university city), the lake, its leafy paths and its weekend evening markets, and the street vendors serving up delicious Isaan food that are …
Jul 25
Three weeks ago, we launched our month-long series of grand tour-themed contests in collaboration with our friends at LUXE City Guides. We used the summer (in the northern hemisphere anyway, you lucky things), historically the start of the grand tour season, as an excuse to give away some stunning Grand Tour Boxed Sets of Luxe city guides. We’re starting the final …
Jul 22
Set among luxuriant gardens on a sprawling property in Khon Kaen, in Thailand’s northeastern Isaan region, Lom Laeng Villa, a modern interpretation of a traditional Isaan house, was our ‘home away from home’ at boutique hotel Supanniga, a Relais & Chateaux member. We only stayed a night in Khon Kaen on our Isaan road trip, however, …
Jul 22
From Prasat Hin Phimai, our road trip through Thailand’s off the beaten track Isaan region took us north to Khon Kaen, a cool university city in the central Isaan. As the region’s silk is almost as celebrated as its food, we made a stop on the way at the traditional silk weaving village of Chonnabot. …
Jul 19
Bangkok designer Jitrin Jintaprecha‘s striking furniture and light fittings featured in an exhibition of Thai contemporary design that caught the international design world’s attention when it showcased at the 2011 Salone del Mobile in Milan, the most prestigious furniture fair on the planet. We talked to Jitrin and his wife and marketing manager Kay at …
Recent Comments