Author Archives: PakseCafe
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Bangkok, Thailand With the Family in Town – What Activities to Do!
Bangkok, the famous capital of Thailand(interesting facts), is full of activities for the six-year-old to the sixty-year-old. If you have the whole family in tow, you need to find activities that everyone can enjoy. Since the kids rule and you want to keep your sanity, you might be leaning…
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The Bangkok Shopping Guide for the Budget Savvy
Bangkok has everything, really it does, and shopping is no exception. If you’re looking for some of the best deals the country has to offer, Bangkok is your spot. These are a few of the hot spots for the most budget savvy shopper, and I threw in a couple…
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Visiting Chiang Rai and Beyond: What to do!
Chiang Rai is undoubtedly shadowed by its popular neighbor, Chiang Mai. While many choose to do a quick day trip here to the Golden Triangle and the white temple (Wat Rong Khun) from Chiang Mai, there’s more than just that to offer. If you have a bit of extra…
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Best places to visit in Palawan, Philippines
Palawan is a beautiful area within the Philippines that is sure to capture the heart of any avid explorer. Beautiful beaches with pure white sands, ancient mountains, and an air of magic are sure to make you never want to leave. With a rich history and plenty of outdoor…
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Old Skulls Challenging Migration of Ancient Species of Humans in SE Asia
New human fossils have been discovered in Laos in the past hundreds years. These discoveries have been challenging theories on the human migration across East and South East Asia. A major finding is the diversity of species and many have not been categorized as of yet, since they present…
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What to know about Patara Elephant Farm, Thailand
The Patara Elephant Farm is situated in Thailand’s Chiang Mai Province. It is home to several Asian elephants that visitors can interact with through a specialized program known as “Elephant Owner For A Day”. This package allows you to spend an entire day with a particular elephant and learn…
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New Park & Resort in Luang Prabang Laos.
The province of Luang Prabang has granted their Shareholder Jing Ya Luang(Vietnam) a 50 yr. contract on over 10,000 Sq Metres of property. The plan is to build a large public park and a resort, all catered to increase tourism in the area. Luang Prabang is one of the most world beautiful…
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Eating an Unripe Mango? Lao Style!
Mangoes are probably the most popular tropical fruit in the world. Originally from South East Asia, but are pretty much grown everywhere that has a tropical climate. It is a national fruit in many countries such as the Philippines and India. A cool fact is the tree of the…
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2 Electric Cars Donated: Mitsubishi to Laos
Car Manufacturer Mitsubishi Motors has given the country of Laos 2 electric vehicles through their distributor KLM Import-Export Sole Co., Ltd. The government of Laos are in cooperation with Mitsubishi to test the waters with electric vehicles in Laos. Mitsubishi is looking at the growth and progress of Laos economically and want…
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Cambodians were not allowed to gamble in their own country? Now changed.
If you didn’t know, Cambodia did not allow their locals to gamble at any of their 26 casinos that country has built. Located and spread over 11 cities, Cambodia only allowed visitors to the country to gamble but now that law is changing to include Cambodians. Apparently Cambodia is following…