Piman Terrace x Chez Sonia Italian Cuisine📍Rancho Charnvee Resort & Country Club Khaoyai ☎ +66 4 475 6210

This was our sumptuous dinner at Piman Terrace at Rancho Charnvee Resort & Country Club before calling it a day in Khao Yai, and returning to Bangkok the next morning 😄 It was a nice capping stone to an interesting 3 day, 2 night trip to Khao Yai.

I will write a separate article of our Khao Yai itinerary. Khao Yai is like "Little Europe" as it has cool "Alpine climate". hills (national park), waterfalls, flower gardens, European themed aesthetic cafes, restaurants, bars and homestays / hotels. 

Casa Ricca Pool Villa Khaoyai • Ideal for Families Affordable Stay ☎ +66 62 812 5629

During our recent trip to Khaoyai, we stayed at Casa Ricca Pool Villa. 

Khao San Sek by Chef Pam in Bangkok, Yaowarat • Refreshing New Look at Five Sacred Ingredients of Thai Cuisine ข้าวสารเสก ☎️ +669 7016 9824

I love the Bangkok food scene because it is so creative in modernising / re-interpreting traditional Thai cuisine while honouring its spirit and essence at the same time. 

It's a very fine balance between tradition and modernity which only the best chefs have been able to achieve. It's a very fine line between a heritage dish reborn and a fad that disappears with the next change of season.

Pang Cha Thai Tea & Bread Ice Dessert • Don't Leave Thailand without Tasting

I mean, I had Pang Cha before when it was served as an after dinner dessert at Luk Kai Thong restaurant two years ago.

Kuay Jab Mr. Joe • Crispy Fried Pork Organ Soup Rice Noodle Rolls📍313 Chan Road ก๋วยจั๊บมิสเตอร์โจ 📞 +66 2 213 3007

We had a quick coffee at the hotel, then dashed out to check out the famous Kuay Jab Mr Joe for breakfast.

Aunt Orn Stall outside Yak Thai Poshtel📍Wat Ratchabophit Temple ป้าอร ริมคลอง ☎ +66 85 294 9467

This place, only locals will know lah 🤭

Rent Traditional Thai Costume Bangkok📍Yak Thai Poshtel Cafe & Studio • Wat Ratchabophit วัดราชบพิธสถิตมหาสีมารามราชวรวิหาร 📞 +66 91 789 2152

In Bangkok, buddy Chai suggested I try dressing in traditional Thai costume for a photoshoot. He knows a good studio and a good photo spot.

I've seen people do it in Ayutthaya and at Wat Arun temple. Since, I have the opportunity now 来都来了, why not right?

Rosarin / Baan Suan Farang Khao Yai Traditional Thai Desserts Sweets ขนมไทยขนมถ้วยโบราณร้านบ้านสวนฝรั่ง ☎ 089 846 2399

When it comes to what we call kueh (in Singapore and Malaysia), I am very partial to the way Thais do their traditional sweets and desserts.

If you are like me who find traditional Thai desserts extremely hard to resist, then Rosarin / Baan Suan dessert shop in Khao Yai is the place for you 🤭

Hainanese Chicken Rice Go Ang Phochana Suansone📍Bang Pho Bangkok โกอ่างโภชนา สวนสน ☎ +66 2 587 5344

We drove two hours from Khao Yai into Bangkok in the morning to catch our flight back to Singapore. Pui, our gracious Bangkok kaki had us stop over for lunch at her home 🙏

5-Star Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok Hotel • Is it a Good Stay? ☎ +66 2 056 9999

Bangkok is tough. I mean choosing a luxury hotel in Bangkok is hard.

Because, there are so many excellent hotels to choose from, we are really, really spoiled for choice.

Menya Itto Bangkok • Famous Tsukemen Ramen 📍 Gaysorn Tower Village Chidlom ☎ +66 63 045 0236

Go Bangkok eat ramen 🙄

When I travel, I don't so much count the number of days or nights, than by the limited numbers of meals I can fit into my tummy during the trip.

Then, go Bangkok eat ramen? 🤔

Erawan Shrine • How to Pray to Four Face Buddha 📍 Bangkok 曼谷四面佛 • 伊拉旺神坛 ☎ +66 2 252 8750

Every time I am in Bangkok, which is at least once a year since decades ago, a stop at Erawan Shrine is inevitable.

I mean the Chidlom area is the heart of Bangkok's tourist belt and Erawan Shrine is the megapolis' spiritual core for many Bangkokians and tourists.

Artisanal Black Cat Bakery Panettone📍Bangkok • Takes 3 Days to Make the Traditional Way📱LINE @blackcatbakery_th

Black Cat Bakery Panettone 🐈‍⬛

I love the taste and mouth feel of panettone, which is an Italian Christmas and New Year tradition. So, I was pleasantly surprised that I can get a classy rendition all year round at Black Cat Bakery in Bangkok.

Café DIOR Gold House Bangkok by Mauro Colagreco • Review ☎️+66 65 998 4633

We were finishing up seafood lunch at Savoey📍Mercury Ville and ready for dessert. But, Bangkok kaki Eddie suggested saving our tummy space and have dessert at a new cafe.

New Look Savoey Live Seafood📍Mercury Ville Chidlom • Menu & Review ☎ +66 66 095 5916

Savoey is one of my go-to seafood places in Thailand. The brand founded in 1972 as a street food cart in Patong (Phuket) now has over 10 outlets all over Thailand.

I have already been to the Savoey outlets in Terminal 21 (Asok BTS station) and Tha Maharaj (Chao Phraya riverside). Love them for the high quality ingredients, expert cooking, family friendly comfortable environment, huge menu, and competitive pricing.

Miracle of Natural Rayong • Temperate Flower Garden in a Glass Dome สวนดอกไม้เมืองหนาวระยอง ☏ +66 3 897 8400 Free Entry

Miracle of Natural Rayong | 8, 2 Rong Pui Alley, Map Ta Phut, Mueang Rayong District, Rayong 21150, Thailand (Flora Exhibition Hall) ☏ +66 3 897 8400 ⏰ 9:30am - 4pm (Sun & public holidays off) 💵 Free entry

Miracle of Natural Rayong is about 3 hours by road from Bangkok (only one hour from Pattaya). We stopped by the beautiful garden on our way from Chanthaburi to Bangkok. Right at around mid-point of our route, this was a natural place to not only let our feet and legs take a stretch, but our eyes too.

Le Jao Jom Cafe Bistro Bar • Ko Chang Chill & Hangout HQ ☏ +66 61 624 7932 เลอ เจ้าจอม เรสเตอรองท์ แอนด์ คาเฟ่

Le Jao Jom Cafe Bistro Bar | Rural Rd, Ko Chang, Trat 23170, Thailand ☏ +66 61 624 7932 ⏰ 10am - 7pm (Weds off)

Le Jao Jom is one of the must visit places in Ko Chang, especially for foodies.

Memoirs of Lanna High Tea @ Baan Borneo Club by 137 Pillars Suites & Residences in Bangkok ☏ +66 (0)2 079 7000

Baan Borneo Club by 137 Pillars | 59/1 Soi Sukhumvit 39, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand (137 Pillars Suites & Residences) 🚅 Phrom Phong พร้อมพงษ์ station ☏ +66 (0)2 079 7000    ⏰ 1pm - 5pm

Once we landed in Bangkok's international airport, we were whisked right away to 137 Pillars Suites & Residences 🤭

Khao Kwan in Koh Chang • Farm to Table Magic in Trat, Thailand ร้านอาหาร ข้าว ขวัญ ☏ +66 81 940 0649

Khao Kwan  ร้านอาหาร ข้าว ขวัญ | 51/5, Ko Chang, Ko Chang District, Trat 23170, Thailand ☏ +66 81 940 0649 ⏰ 11 am - 3 pm, 5pm - 8:30 pm (Weds off)

Khao Kwan restaurant in Koh Chang is a special place.

Thailand Fly & Drive Itinerary Trat - Koh Chang - Chanthaburi - Rayong • 6 Days

After many trips to Thailand, I've never been to Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat provinces. So, I was quite excited to experience this less traveled visit Thailand itinerary.

Time to step out 😄

We flew from Singapore to Bangkok, fly to Trat, ferry to Koh Chang (Elephant Island), back to Trat, drive through Chanthaburi and Rayong back to Bangkok, then fly back to Singapore. Six day fly and drive holiday 😄