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Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan

Thailand’s travel rhythms come from the southwest monsoon, which brings rain and cloud from mid-May to September, and the dry northeast monsoon from November to mid-March. The podcast follows those rhythms by staying in one place until it makes sense, then moving somewhere connected to it.Her route runs from Bangkok’s dense centre to the Khorat Plateau in the east, then up to Chiang Mai in the north and down to the southern isthmus around Songkla. Each of these areas has its own climate and language mix, and the show treats them as places to learn, not sights to tick off.As the monsoon shifts, the show returns to places at different times of year. A street in Chon Buri, a market outside Samut Prakan, a temple in Chiang Mai: each revisit adds another layer to what she knows. The show accumulates understanding slowly, the way living somewhere does.Ploy Siriwan lives in Thailand and stays for two years, moving between cities, coastlines and smaller towns on a ro

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  1. 42

    Nan Monsoon Murals and Mountain Mist

    Day three in Nan: navigating the heavy rains, visiting Wat Phumin for the whisper of love mural, and planning a trip to the salt wells of Sapan village. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Nan, Thailand. Places in this episode: Wat Phumin, Krungthai Bank, SommePaul cafe, Nan Cottage Cuisine & Café, Sapan village, Bo Kluea salt wells, Doi Phu Kha National Park, Horizon Harvest - Cafe & Coffee Roaster. Covered: Wat Phumin murals, Sapan village salt wells, Monsoon travel logistics, Nan history and culture, Visa and banking admin. Chapters:00:00 Nan01:24 Wat Phumin03:57 Nan Cottage Cuisine & Café06:39 Doi Phu Kha National Park09:32 Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NanThailand #MonsoonSeason #NorthernThailand #TravelNan #WatPhumin #DoiPhuKha #ThaiFood #NamNgiao #SaltWells #LannaCulture #RainyDayTravel #ExpatLifeThailand #VisaExtension #MountainMist #SlowTravel #Thailand2026 #BudgetTravel #LocalFood https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  2. 41

    Nan Monsoon Murals and Mountain Mist

    Day two in Nan. I navigate the heavy rains, visit Wat Phumin's famous murals, and plan a trip to the salt wells of Sapan village while managing local logistics. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Nan, Thailand. Places in this episode: Horizon Harvest - Cafe & Coffee Roaster, Wat Phumin, Krungthai Bank Head Office Building 1, SommePaul cafe, Baan Bum Bar & Bistro. Covered: Wat Phumin murals, Sapan village salt wells, Monsoon travel logistics, Local food costs, Banking and admin tasks, Nan history and culture. Chapters:00:00 Horizon Harvest - Cafe & Coffee Roaster01:12 Wat Phumin03:35 Krungthai Bank Head Office Building 105:54 Baan Bum Bar & Bistro08:07 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NanThailand #MonsoonSeason #TravelNorthernThailand #WatPhumin #SapanVillage #BoKlueaSaltWells #ThaiLifestyle #ExpatLifeThailand #RainySeasonTravel #LannaCulture #NanRiver #DoiPhuKha #ThaiFood #SustainableTravel #MountainDriving #VietnamBorder #TravelLog2026 #HiddenGemsThailand https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  3. 40

    Nan Arrival Monsoon Mist and River Life

    We arrive in Nan after a four-hour mountain drive from Lampang. The rainy season has turned the valley green and the roads wet. I settle into a guesthouse, find a noodle shop, and look at the murals. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Nan, Thailand. Places in this episode: Lampang, Phrae, Krungthai Bank Head Office Building 1, Nan National Museum, Wat Phumin, Horizon Harvest - Cafe & Coffee Roaster, Sapan village, Bo Kluea salt wells. Covered: Nan arrival and transport, Wat Phumin murals, Monsoon weather atmosphere, Local food costs, Banking and admin tasks, Future itineraries (Sapan/Doi Phu Kha). Chapters:00:00 Nan01:45 Krungthai Bank Head Office Building 103:51 Horizon Harvest - Cafe & Coffee Roaster05:43 Temple07:12 Sapan village08:38 Doi Phu Kha National Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NanThailand #MonsoonSeason #TravelNorthThailand #LannaCulture #SoloTravelFemale #ExpatLifeThailand #WatPhumin #RiceTerraces #SlowTravel #ThailandVlog #MountainDriving #LocalFood #RainyDayMood #CyclingAsia #HiddenGemsTH #BudgetTravelTips #NorthernThailand #DigitalNomadLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  4. 39

    Lampang Monsoon Departure and Elephant Sanctuary

    Final day in Lampang. I navigate the heavy monsoon rain to visit the Thai Elephant Conservation Center, explore the Kad Kong Ta riverside quarter, and eat one last khao soi before heading north. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Lampang, Thailand. Places in this episode: Bo Haeo, Thanon Talat Gao, Thai Elephant Conservation Center, Kad Kong Ta, Arabus Experience cafe, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, The CoCo, Nakhon Lampang Railway Station. Covered: Elephant Conservation Ethics, Lanna Temple Architecture, Lampang Food Costs, Monsoon Weather Patterns, Historical Districts Walking. Chapters:00:00 Bo Haeo01:47 Thanon Talat Gao05:14 Wat Phra That Lampang Luang08:10 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LampangThailand #NorthernThailandTravel #ElephantSanctuary #LannaArchitecture #MonsoonSeason #ThaiFoodie #KhaoSoi #TempleHopping #SustainableTravel #LampangLife #ThailandTravelTips #HiddenGemsThailand #CeramicArt #ElephantConservation #TravelPodcast #SoloTravelThailand #LannaCulture #WangRiver https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  5. 38

    Last Day in Lampang: Monsoon, Elephants, and Departure

    Ploy’s final full day in Lampang. A morning market run, a horse carriage ride through the wet streets, a visit to the Elephant Conservation Center, and packing up for the next leg of the northern journey. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Lampang, Thailand. Places in this episode: Bo Haeo, Thung Kwian Morning Market, Kad Kong Ta, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram, Baan Sao Nak, Thai Elephant Conservation Center, The CoCo, Arabus Experience. Covered: Lampang Monsoon Weather, Elephant Sanctuary Visit, Visa Extension Logistics, Local Transport Costs, Morning Market Food. Chapters:00:00 Bo Haeo01:25 Thung Kwian Morning Market04:12 Baan Sao Nak06:27 The CoCo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LampangTravel #ThailandMonsoon #ElephantConservation #LannaCulture #BudgetTravelThailand #ExpatLifeThailand #NorthernThailand #HorseCarriageRide #StreetFoodLampang #TravelPodcast #SustainableTravel #ThailandVisaTips #LampangTemple #CeramicsMuseum #WangRiver #SlowTravel #AsianAdventure #Thailand2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

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    Lampang's Monsoon Afternoon and the Elephant Sanctuary

    Day seven in Lampang: a humid afternoon walk through the Kad Kong Ta riverside quarter, a visit to the Thai Elephant Conservation Center, and the quiet rhythm of northern life during the peak rainy season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Lampang, Thailand. Places in this episode: Kad Kong Ta District, Wang River, Biscuit Cafe Lampang, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram, Talat Gao, Thai Elephant Conservation Center, The CoCo - เดอะ โคโค่. Covered: Elephant Conservation Ethics, Kad Kong Ta Heritage Quarter, Lampang Transport Costs, Monsoon Atmosphere, Northern Thai Cuisine, Expat Visa Logistics. Chapters:00:00 Wang River02:11 Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram04:27 Thai Elephant Conservation Center07:19 The CoCo - เดอะ โคโค่ A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LampangThailand #ElephantConservation #KadKongTa #MonsoonTravel #NorthernThailand #EthicalTourism #LannaCulture #ExpatLife #TravelTips #SustainableTravel #LampangOldTown #AsianElephants #ThailandVisa #SlowTravel #CulturalHeritage #RainySeason #FoodieThailand #ResponsibleTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

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    Lampang's Monsoon Shadows and River Tea

    Day six in Lampang: navigating the humid monsoon, banking logistics at Kasikorn Bank, exploring the Kad Kong Ta district, eating khao soi at The CoCo, and reflecting on the low cost of living. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Lampang, Thailand. Places in this episode: Bo Haeo, Kasikorn Bank, Kad Kong Ta, Arabus Experience cafe, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram, The CoCo - เดอะ โคโค่, Talat Gao, Wang River. Covered: Lampang Banking & Visa Logistics, Kad Kong Ta District Exploration, Local Food Costs & Recommendations, Monsoon Weather Atmosphere, Cost of Living Analysis, Temple Visits & Heritage. Chapters:00:00 Bo Haeo02:35 Wang River07:27 Kad Kong Ta A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LampangThailand #NorthernThailandTravel #MonsoonSeasonInThailand #LannaCulture #KhaoSoiLampang #KadKongTaDistrict #DigitalNomadThailand #LongTermStayThailand #LampangFoodGuide #TempleHoppingThailand #BudgetTravelAsia #ExpatLifeInThailand #VisaExtensionThailand #SlowTravelThailand #LampangCeramics #ElephantSanctuaryThailand #HiddenGemsThailand #ThailandTravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  8. 35

    Lampang's Monsoon Shadows and River Tea

    Day five in Lampang: navigating the humid heat, exploring the Kad Kong Ta riverside quarter, tasting local ceramics, and reflecting on the slow rhythm of northern life. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Lampang, Thailand. Places in this episode: Bo Haeo district, Kasikorn Bank Lampang Branch, Thanon Talat Gao, Arabus Experience cafe, Kad Kong Ta, Baan Sao Nak, The CoCo, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang. Covered: Lampang Monsoon Weather, Banking and Visa Logistics, Kad Kong Ta District History, Local Food Costs, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, Horse Carriage Transport. Chapters:00:00 Bo Haeo district01:23 Thanon Talat Gao03:52 Kad Kong Ta06:29 Wat Phra That Lampang Luang08:01 Wang River A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LampangThailand #NorthernThailandTravel #MonsoonSeason #LannaCulture #WatPhraThatLampangLuang #CeramicMuseum #HorseCarriageRide #Khao Soi #KadKongTa #SlowTravel #ThailandOnABudget #ExpatLifeInThailand #VisitLampang #ElephantConservation #LannaArchitecture #TravelPodcast #SoutheastAsiaTravel #DigitalNomadThailand https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

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    Elephants, Teak Houses, and the Monsoon Green of Lampang

    Day four in Lampang. I visit the Thai Elephant Conservation Center, explore the Burmese-influenced teak architecture of Baan Sao Nak, and navigate the humid heat with a cold coffee from Arabus Experience. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Lampang, Thailand. Places in this episode: Thai Elephant Conservation Center, Baan Sao Nak, Arabus Experience cafe, Kad Kong Ta walking street, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram, The CoCo, Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum. Covered: Wildlife conservation, Teak architecture, Cost of living, Cafe culture, Street markets, Visa logistics. Chapters:00:00 Thai Elephant Conservation Center01:14 Baan Sao Nak03:57 Arabus Experience cafe06:15 Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LampangThailand #ThaiElephantConservationCenter #NorthernThailandTravel #MonsoonSeasonThailand #LannaArchitecture #BaanSaoNak #ThaiCeramics #DhanabadeeMuseum #ExpatLifeThailand #LampangFood #GaengHanglay #KadKongTaMarket #TravelOnABudget #SustainableTourism #ElephantSanctuary #ThailandVisaTips #LampangGuide #SlowTravelThailand https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  10. 33

    Lampang Temple Shadows and Ceramic Roosters

    Day three in Lampang. Ploy visits the ancient wooden viharn at Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, explores the Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum, and navigates the humid heat of the monsoon valley. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Lampang, Thailand. Places in this episode: Talat Gao, Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, Ko Kha District, Kad Kong Ta, Arabus Experience Cafe, Wang River, Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum, Wat Si Koet. Covered: Wat Phra That Lampang Luang, Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum, Lampang Transport and Banking, Local Food and Costs, Monsoon Weather. Chapters:00:00 Talat Gao01:11 Ko Kha District02:46 Dhanabadee Ceramic Museum05:17 Cafe07:24 Wat Si Koet10:10 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LampangThailand #NorthernThailandTravel #LannaArchitecture #CeramicMuseum #HorseCarriageRide #MonsoonSeason #TempleVisit #LocalFood #TravelOnABudget #ExpatLifeThailand #WangRiver #SustainableTravel #ThailandVisa #CulturalHeritage #SlowTravel #LampangCity #AsianTemples #CoffeeCulture https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  11. 32

    Lampang Morning Market and Horse Carriage Rides

    Day two in Lampang. Ploy navigates the Thung Kwian morning market, rides a horse-drawn carriage through the old town, and visits Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao to see where the Emerald Buddha once slept. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Lampang, Thailand. Places in this episode: Bo Haeo, The Riverside Guest House, Thung Kwian morning market, Talat Gao, Wiang Nuea, Baan Sao Nak, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram, Kasikorn Bank. Covered: Lampang transport logistics, Morning market food culture, Banking and administration for expats, Historical temples and heritage, Cost of living comparison. Chapters:00:00 Bo Haeo01:13 Talat Gao04:10 Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram07:25 Arabus Experience cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LampangThailand #NorthernThailandTravel #HorseCarriageRide #LannaArchitecture #MorningMarketLife #SustainableTravel #ElephantConservation #CeramicsArt #MonsoonSeason #BudgetTravelThailand #LongTermStay #LocalFoodCulture #TempleHopping #RiverWalk #ThailandVisaTips #SlowTravel #HiddenGemsThailand #LampangDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  12. 31

    Horse Carriages and the Monsoon Valley

    Ploy arrives in Lampang after a rainy bus journey north from Sukhothai. She settles into her guesthouse, explores the old town's teak shophouses, and eats her first bowl of khao soi in the city famous for it, all while the monsoon keeps the mountain-ringed valley cool and green. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Lampang, Thailand. Places in this episode: The Riverside Guest House, Talat Gao, Wiang Nuea, Kad Kong Ta, Crema Cafe Lampang, The CoCo, Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram, Wang River. Covered: Arrival and first impressions of Lampang, Northern Thai food (khao soi, gaeng hanglay), Budget accommodation and costs in Lampang, Lampang history and old town atmosphere, Visa extension and TM30 registration practicalities, Planning visits to Wat Phra That Lampang Luang and Elephant Center. Chapters:00:00 The Riverside Guest House01:34 Wiang Nuea02:49 Kad Kong Ta04:02 Wat Phra Kaew Don Tao Suchadaram05:15 Restaurant interior06:25 Guesthouse room rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Lampang #LampangThailand #NorthernThailand #ThailandTravel #VisitThailand #KhaoSoi #LannaCulture #ThailandPodcast #TravelThailand #MonsoonSeason #HorseCarriage #WatPhraThatLampangLuang #ThaiFood #SlowTravel #SoutheastAsia #ThailandGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  13. 30

    Lotus, Rain, and a Last Sukhothai Dawn

    Ploy spends her final morning cycling through a rain-soaked Sukhothai Historical Park, shares practical notes on costs and entry fees, and reflects on the quiet magic of the old capital before heading north. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Sukhothai Thani, Thailand. Places in this episode: Sukhothai Historical Park, Wat Mahathat, Wat Traphang Thong, Wat Saphan Hin, Ramkhamhaeng National Park, Mueang Sukhothai Immigration Office, Commune, Lom&fon kitchen. Covered: Sukhothai Historical Park atmosphere, Monsoon rain and cycling, Local food and coffee, Immigration and visa reporting, Transport logistics (bus, songthaew), Travel costs and budgeting in Sukhothai. Chapters:00:00 Wat Mahathat02:09 Wat Saphan Hin04:00 Commune07:05 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sukhothai #SukhothaiHistoricalPark #ThailandTravel #SoloTravel #MonsoonTravel #AncientCity #WatMahathat #WatSaphanHin #ThaiFood #SukhothaiNoodles #BudgetTravel #Thailand #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #Cycling #RainySeason #Heritage #OldCapital https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

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    Street Art, Monsoon Light, and a Last Sukhothai Bike Ride

    On her final full day in Sukhothai Thani, Ploy cycles the ancient park under monsoon clouds, checks out the new street-art festival in Sawankhalok, visits a hilltop temple, and closes the loop on her stay with noodles, coffee, and a flooded riverside walk. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Sukhothai Thani, Thailand. Places in this episode: At Home Sukhothai, Sukhothai night market, Yom River, Buddhist votive tablets learning center, Commune คอมมูน, Wat Saphan Hin, Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, Lom&fon kitchen. Covered: Sukhothai local food, Wat Saphan Hin and west zone, Buddhist votive tablets, Sangkhalok ceramics, Monsoon practicalities, Sukhothai park and town logistics. Chapters:00:00 At Home Sukhothai02:25 Yom River03:49 Wat Mahathat05:01 Wat Saphan Hin06:39 Ramkhamhaeng National Museum08:14 Ruins at dusk, birdsong, still water A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sukhothai #SukhothaiThailand #ThailandTravel #SukhothaiHistoricalPark #WatSaphanHin #SangkhalokCeramics #MonsoonThailand #RainySeasonTravel #ThailandCycling #SukhothaiNoodles #StreetArtSawankhalok #YomRiver #ThailandHistory #AncientCapital #SlowTravelThailand #ThaiFood #SukhothaiOldTown #UNESCOThailand https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

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    Rain, Ruins, and Raw Lotus

    On day seven in Sukhothai, I cycle through the ancient park in the drizzle, watch a monk craft lotus urns, and eat som tam and khao phan at a local market. I also check in on the receding flood and the preparations for Sawankhalok's street-art festival. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Sukhothai Thani, Thailand. Places in this episode: Sukhothai Historical Park, Wat Mahathat, Wat Si Chum, Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, At Home Sukhothai, A Million Delicious Meals, Sawankhalok. Covered: Sukhothai Historical Park cycling, Local street food, Ramkhamhaeng museum visit, Budget accommodation, Flood recovery and festival, Rainy season atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Wat Mahathat01:40 Wat Si Chum02:58 Ramkhamhaeng National Museum03:58 At Home Sukhothai05:09 A Million Delicious Meals06:29 Night village A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sukhothai #SukhothaiHistoricalPark #ThailandTravel #RainySeasonThailand #SukhothaiFood #SomTam #KhaoPhan #WatMahathat #WatSiChum #RamkhamhaengMuseum #SangkhalokCeramics #FloodRecovery #StreetArtFestival #Sawankhalok #BudgetTravel #ThailandGuide #CycleThailand https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

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    Street Art and the Quiet Mud of Sawankhalok

    On day six in Sukhothai Thani, Ploy takes a flooded back road to Sawankhalok to watch a town dress itself in paint and paper lanterns. She eats khao phan by a muddy field, discovers a Sangkhalok bowl that survived a flood, and learns why the locals are smiling through the muck. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Sukhothai Thani, Thailand. Places in this episode: Sawankhalok, Yom River, Sukhothai Historical Park. Covered: Sawankhalok street-art festival preview, Sangkhalok pottery workshop visit, Flood recovery in Sawankhalok, Local food (khao phan, som tam), Cycling between Sukhothai and Sawankhalok, Budget costs for a day trip. Chapters:00:00 Sawankhalok01:39 Village street02:54 Market04:58 Workshop06:24 Sukhothai Thani07:51 Rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sawankhalok #Sukhothai #ThailandTravel #SangkhalokCeramics #StreetArtFestival #MonsoonThailand #CyclingThailand #YomRiver #FloodRecovery #ThaiPottery #KhaoPhan #SomTam #BudgetTravel #OldTownThailand #IsanTravel #RuralThailand https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

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    Dawn Cycling and Flood Walls in Sukhothai

    On day five in Sukhothai Thani, Ploy cycles the ancient park at dawn, checks the receding flood in Sawankhalok, visits a local pottery workshop, and reflects on the kingdom's legacy over Sukhothai noodles. Practical tips on entry fees, bike rental, and the new street-art festival. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Sukhothai Thani, Thailand. Places in this episode: Sukhothai Historical Park, Wat Mahathat, Wat Si Chum, Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, Sawankhalok district, Sangkhalok kiln site, Lom&fon kitchen, Commune คอมมูน. Covered: Sukhothai Historical Park dawn cycling, Sangkhalok kilns and pottery heritage, Monsoon flood recovery and Yom River, Sukhothai food (noodles, som tam, khao phan), Museum visit (Ramkhamhaeng inscription), Practical transport and costs in Sukhothai. Chapters:00:00 Sukhothai Historical Park01:31 Wat Si Chum03:45 Sawankhalok district04:54 Sangkhalok kiln site06:18 Lom&fon kitchen07:26 Commune คอมมูน09:10 Market A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sukhothai #SukhothaiHistoricalPark #ThailandTravel #MonsoonThailand #Sawankhalok #SangkhalokPottery #SukhothaiNoodles #RamkhamhaengNationalMuseum #WatSiChum #WatMahathat #YomRiverFlood #ThailandPodcast #CyclingThailand #SukhothaiDay5 #NightMarketThailand #KhaoPhan #ThaiHistory #OldSiam https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

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    Rainy Day Pottery and Flood Recovery

    On day four in Sukhothai Thani, Ploy cycles the ancient park under monsoon clouds, visits a local pottery workshop, checks on flood recovery in Sawankhalok, and reflects on the region's ceramic heritage over Sukhothai noodles. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Sukhothai Thani, Thailand. Places in this episode: Sukhothai Historical Park, Wat Mahathat, Wat Traphang Thong, Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, Wat Si Chum, Mai Klang Krung, Commune คอมมูน, Sawankhalok. Covered: Sukhothai history and heritage, Monsoon season and flood recovery, Sangkhalok ceramics and pottery, Local food culture: Sukhothai noodles, Budget travel costs in Sukhothai, Cycling and park practicalities. Chapters:00:00 Wat Mahathat02:10 Sawankhalok04:13 Mai Klang Krung07:22 Commune คอมมูน08:43 Night frogs A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sukhothai #ThailandTravel #RainySeason #SangkhalokPottery #HistoricalPark #WatMahathat #Ramkhamhaeng #SukhothaiNoodles #Monsoon #Ceramics #Cycling #LoyKrathong #TravelThailand #OldTown #Sawankhalok #ThaiHistory #BuddhistTemples #BudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  19. 24

    Floodlight and Lotus in Old Sukhothai

    Day three in Sukhothai Thani: Ploy watches the flood recede in the Old Town, meets a potter who refuses to let Sangkhalok ceramics die, and sees Wat Mahathat under the Saturday lights. Rainfall, rice fields, and the cost of a very quiet kingdom. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Sukhothai Thani, Thailand. Places in this episode: At Home Sukhothai, Sukhothai Historical Park, Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Pai Luang, Commune คอมมูน, Wat Si Chum, Chopper Bar. Covered: Sukhothai history and heritage, Local food and costs, Monsoon flooding and river levels, Ceramics and Sangkhalok pottery, Cycling and park practicalities. Chapters:00:00 Wat Mahathat01:24 At Home Sukhothai03:10 Wat Phra Pai Luang04:53 Night06:02 Chopper Bar07:41 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sukhothai #SukhothaiHistoricalPark #WatMahathat #ThailandTravel #ThailandPodcast #MonsoonThailand #SangkhalokCeramics #AncientCity #SukhothaiThani #CyclingThailand #ThaiHistory #OldTownSukhothai #RainySeasonTravel #UNESCOWorldHeritage #ThailandCulture #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  20. 23

    Flood Watch in the Lotus City

    Day two in Sukhothai Thani under a flood alert. Ploy cycles the ancient park before dawn, watches the Yom River near its brim, visits the Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, and lives the monsoon rhythm with sandbags, rain, and quiet ruins. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Sukhothai Thani, Thailand. Places in this episode: Sukhothai Historical Park, Wat Mahathat, Wat Si Chum, Wat Traphang Thong, Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, Commune คอมมูน, New Sukhothai (Sukhothai Thani town), New Town night market. Covered: Sukhothai history and heritage, Monsoon season flooding and river levels, Local food culture: Sukhothai noodles and market food, Museum visiting: Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, Practical costs: entry fees, food, and transport, Cycling as local transport in a historical park. Chapters:00:00 Yom River01:11 Wat Mahathat03:14 Wat Traphang Thong04:37 Riverside in rain05:51 Ramkhamhaeng National Museum07:58 New Town night market09:14 Guesthouse porch in drizzle A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sukhothai #SukhothaiHistoricalPark #ThailandTravel #MonsoonThailand #AncientCity #WatMahathat #WatSiChum #RamkhamhaengMuseum #SukhothaiNoodles #YomRiver #ThailandRainySeason #HistoricalPark #SangkhalokCeramics #TravelThailand #SustainableTravel #SukhothaiThani #TempleRun #ExploringThailand https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  21. 22

    Flood Surge and Lotus Ponds in Sukhothai

    Ploy moves west to Sukhothai in the peak of monsoon season, cycling the ancient capital's ruins at dawn, chasing Sukhothai noodles, and navigating a province on high alert as the Yom River swells. She checks into Oldtown Boutique House, explores Wat Mahathat and Wat Si Chum, and gets a lesson in rainy-season sanuk. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Sukhothai Thani, Thailand. Places in this episode: Oldtown Boutique House Hotel Sukhothai, Sukhothai Historical Park, Wat Mahathat, Wat Si Chum, Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, Lom&fon kitchen, Commune คอมมูน, Wat Traphang Thong. Covered: Sukhothai History, Ancient Temples, Monsoon Flooding, Cycling, Local Food and Noodles, Ceramics and Museums. Chapters:00:00 Bus ride01:06 Wat Mahathat02:47 Wat Si Chum04:46 Wat Traphang Thong07:01 Si Satchanalai Historical Park07:58 Chopper Bar09:14 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Sukhothai #SukhothaiHistoricalPark #ThailandTravel #TravelThailand #RainySeasonThailand #MonsoonTravel #WatMahathat #WatSiChum #SukhothaiNoodles #OldTownSukhothai #SiSatchanalai #UNESCOWorldHeritage #CyclingThailand #SangkhalokCeramics #YomRiver #FloodWatch #ThailandLife #Sawasdee https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  22. 21

    Boat Noodles and the Flooded Nan

    On her last full day in Phitsanulok, Ploy wakes to the tail end of a flood, watches the city bail itself out, and eats a final, cheap bowl of boat noodles before catching the morning train north. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Phitsanulok, Thailand. Places in this episode: Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Woramahawihan, Finally Coffee Co., Sgt. Maj. Thawee Folk Museum, Phitsanulok Night Bazaar, Suan Chom Nan Chalerm Phrakiat, Phitsanulok Railway Station. Covered: Flood season and recovery, Boat noodle economics, Local museum visit, Train travel planning, City farewell and reflection, Water spinach performance. Chapters:00:00 Finally Coffee Co.01:37 Temple grounds02:43 Market street04:17 Sgt. Maj. Thawee Folk Museum06:28 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Phitsanulok #ThailandTravel #BoatNoodles #PhraBuddhaChinnarat #MonsoonSeason #NanRiver #NorthernLine #ThaiStreetFood #MuseumVisit #FloodSeason #TrainJourney #LastDay #FolkMuseum #NightMarket #LocalLife #TravelPodcast #BudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  23. 20

    Last Light on the Nan River

    Ploy spends her final full day in Phitsanulok: an early morning at the revered Wat Yai, a contemplative walk along the monsoon-swollen Nan River, one last look at the Buddha casting foundry, and a final night-market meal of fish-maw noodles, before catching the morning train north. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Phitsanulok, Thailand. Places in this episode: Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Woramahawihan (Wat Yai), The Phuttha Chinnarat National Museum, Buranathai Buddha Casting Foundry (Cha Thavi), Krua Nannum Phitsanulok, Chom Nan Park, Phitsanulok Night Bazaar, Finally Coffee Co.. Covered: Phitsanulok last day retrospection, Wat Yai and Phra Buddha Chinnarat, Buddha casting foundry, Nan riverfront and monsoon flooding, Night market food and performance, Packing and departure preparation. Chapters:00:00 The Phuttha Chinnarat National Museum02:51 Krua Nannum Phitsanulok04:51 Phitsanulok Night Bazaar06:08 Finally Coffee Co. A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Phitsanulok #ThailandTravel #NanRiver #WatYai #PhraBuddhaChinnarat #BoatNoodles #Monsoon #RainySeason #ThailandTrain #BudgetTravel #Isan #ThaiStreetFood #NightMarket #SoloTravel #CentralThailand #BuddhaCasting #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  24. 19

    The Day the River Became the City

    Day six in Phitsanulok: a high, brown Nan River, a walk through the morning market, and an afternoon of sanuk by the water. Ploy checks on the flood-readiness of this working river city, eats cheap, and watches the weather roll in before planning her mountain escape. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Phitsanulok, Thailand. Places in this episode: Suan Chom Nan, Krua Nannum Phitsanulok, Wat Yai, Phuttha Chinnarat National Museum, Chan Royal Palace, Made For Mouth Cafe Hq, Phitsanulok Night Bazaar, OMNI COFFEE ROASTER.PHS. Covered: Monsoon weather in central Thailand, Flood preparedness and river levels, Cost of living and local food prices, Visa, banking and TM30 paperwork in Phitsanulok, Phitsanulok history and temples, Planning a day trip to Phu Hin Rong Kla. Chapters:00:00 Suan Chom Nan01:01 Krua Nannum Phitsanulok03:26 Wat Yai04:41 Made For Mouth Cafe Hq06:05 Cafe07:45 Phitsanulok Night Bazaar08:37 Night street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Phitsanulok #ThailandTravel #MonsoonSeason #NanRiver #WatYai #PhraBuddhaChinnarat #BoatNoodles #ThaiStreetFood #PhuHinRongKla #CostOfLiving #ThailandVisa #ImmigrationThailand #LocalLife #Sawasdee #Sanuk #SomTam #ThailandWeather https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  25. 18

    Wet Market Mornings and Flood-Ready Phitsanulok

    Day five in Phitsanulok: Ploy starts at the morning market, watches monsoon flood prep along the Nan, checks out a local condo rental, and eats her way through a rainy afternoon before wrapping with practical tips for living here. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Phitsanulok, Thailand. Places in this episode: Saphan Market, Wat Yai, Chan Royal Palace, Chom Nan Park, Jadeology, Phitsanulok Night Bazaar, Phitsanulok Railway Station, Park Condo Dream. Covered: Wet market culture, Monsoon season flooding, Provincial cost of living, Temple visits, Local noodles, Rainy day planning. Chapters:00:00 Saphan Market03:13 Wat Yai A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Phitsanulok #ThailandTravel #MonsoonSeason #WatYai #PhraBuddhaChinnarat #BoatNoodles #ThaiStreetFood #NanRiver #CostOfLivingThailand #MorningMarket #ThailandPodcast #LocalFoodThailand #RainySeason #PhitsanulokGuide #VisitThailand #ThaiHistory #ThailandTraining #ChomNanPark https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  26. 17

    The Rainy River and the King's City

    Day four in Phitsanulok: a flooded riverside, hundreds of bowls of boat noodles, and an evening walk through the Chan Royal Palace grounds. Plus what a full day in one of Thailand's cheapest cities actually costs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Phitsanulok, Thailand. Places in this episode: Chan Royal Palace, Chan Royal Palace Historical Center, Krua Nannum Phitsanulok, Nan River, Wisut Kasat Road, Wat Yai. Covered: Phitsanulok monsoon weather, Chan Royal Palace history, Night bazaar food performance, Fish-maw noodle soup, Buddha casting foundry, Local cost of living. Chapters:00:00 City rain00:58 Chan Royal Palace02:26 Krua Nannum Phitsanulok03:26 Cafe04:33 Market07:05 Wat Yai08:10 City street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Phitsanulok #ThailandTravel #RainySeason #Monsoon #ThaiFood #BoatNoodles #Naresuan #ChanRoyalPalace #PhuHinRongKla #ThailandGuide #CostOfLiving #StreetFood #SoutheastAsia #NorthernThailand #SlowTravel #TrainTravel #Thailand2026 #LivingInThailand https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  27. 16

    Boat Noodles, Bronze, and Monsoon Drizzle

    Day three in Phitsanulok: Ploy finds a 15-baht bowl of boat noodles, watches the Chinnarat bronze casters at work, and walks the Nan riverfront as the monsoon drizzle sets in. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Phitsanulok, Thailand. Places in this episode: Buranathai Buddha Casting Foundry, Wat Yai, Phuttha Chinnarat National Museum, Suan Chom Nan, Krua Nannum Phitsanulok, Phitsanulok Night Bazaar, Shinnabhura Historic Boutique Hotel, Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park. Covered: Buddha casting craft, Boat noodle economics, Nan riverfront life, Wat Yai and Chinnarat, Phu Hin Rong Kla planning. Chapters:00:00 Street01:07 Buranathai Buddha Casting Foundry02:47 Wat Yai04:23 Phuttha Chinnarat National Museum05:22 Krua Nannum Phitsanulok06:25 Market07:44 Shinnabhura Historic Boutique Hotel A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Phitsanulok #ThailandTravel #BoatNoodles #WatYai #BuddhaChinnarat #Thailand #SoutheastAsiaTravel #MonsoonSeason #ThaiFood #TravelPodcast #ThailandPodcast #PhuHinRongKla #NightMarket #ThaiTemples #SlowTravel #SoloTravelThailand #IsanAndNorthernThailand https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  28. 15

    Monsoon Mist and a Temple of Gold

    Day two in Phitsanulok: a long rainy-season walk through Wat Yai's grounds, the weight of the Phra Buddha Chinnarat, a riverside market lunch, and a quiet evening watching the Nan swell. Plus real costs, a note on the high-speed rail buzz, and how the city's daily rhythm works in the wet. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Phitsanulok, Thailand. Places in this episode: Wat Yai, Phuttha Chinnarat National Museum, Buranathai Buddha Casting Foundry, Churn Cafe Phitsanulok, Tungluk Restaurant, Nan Riverfront, Phitsanulok Night Bazaar, Chom Nan Park. Covered: Phitsanulok temples and Buddha image, Monsoon season in central Thailand, Local food and costs, Buddha casting craft, Riverfront and night market, Transport and planned rail line. Chapters:00:00 Churn Cafe Phitsanulok01:15 Wat Yai02:36 Phuttha Chinnarat National Museum03:39 Buranathai Buddha Casting Foundry06:50 Chom Nan Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Phitsanulok #ThailandTravel #MonsoonSeason #WatYai #PhraBuddhaChinnarat #BuddhaCasting #FishMawNoodle #NightBazaar #NanRiver #RainySeasonThailand #ThailandFood #LocalLifeThailand #TrainTravelThailand #PhuHinRongKla #CheapTravel #SlowTravel #SoutheastAsia #ThailandPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  29. 14

    Train Smoke and Boat Noodles in Phitsanulok

    Ploy arrives in Phitsanulok by train from Lopburi and spends the day exploring Wat Yai's revered Buddha image, cheap and cheerful noodle shops, the riverside rhythm of the city, and the practicalities of settling into Thailand's cheapest big-ish town. Includes real costs and a plan for the mountains. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Phitsanulok, Thailand. Places in this episode: Phitsanulok Railway Station, Wat Yai (Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat Woramahawihan), Chan Royal Palace, Phuttha Chinnarat National Museum, Chom Nan Park, Krua Nannum Phitsanulok, Central Phitsanulok, Bangkok Bank Phitsanulok. Covered: Phitsanulok arrival and first day, Wat Yai and Phra Buddha Chinnarat, Boat noodles and fish-maw soup, Chan Royal Palace and Naresuan history, SIM card and bank account paperwork, Phu Hin Rong Kla day trip planning. Chapters:00:00 Train ride01:50 Chan Royal Palace04:30 Central Phitsanulok05:46 Chom Nan Park06:56 Krua Nannum Phitsanulok08:10 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Phitsanulok #ThailandTravel #BoatNoodles #WatYai #PhraBuddhaChinnarat #NorthernThailand #TrainTravelThailand #MonsoonSeason #ThailandBudget #PhuHinRongKla #ThaiHistory #Naresuan #NanRiver #ThailandExploring #SoutheastAsia #RailwayJourney https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  30. 13

    Lopburi's Last Day and the Rainy Season

    On her final day in Lopburi, Ploy takes a last walk through the rain-soaked old town, visits a local café and a beloved curry shop, and reflects on the quiet rhythm of this provincial gem before catching the train north. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Lopburi, Thailand. Places in this episode: H CRAFT Slow Bar & Specialty Coffee, Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, Baan Hua Khao Kitchen, Sa Kaeo night market, Lopburi railway station. Covered: Lopburi departure, Cathedral ruins visit, Local coffee and curry shops, Provincial cost recap, Pre-train practicalities. Chapters:01:12 Railway station concourse02:05 Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat04:45 Covered porch with rain05:42 Sa Kaeo night market06:48 Quiet room with rain A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Lopburi #ThailandTravel #MonsoonSeason #RainyDay #SlowTravel #LopburiOldTown #ThaiStreetFood #BoatNoodles #WatPhraSiRattanaMahathat #HCSlowBar #TrainTravel #ProvincialThailand #TravelPodcast #LopburiThailand https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  31. 12

    Monsoon Goodbyes, Noisy Troupes, and One Last Noodle

    On her final full day in Lopburi, Ploy watches the macaques of San Phra Kan, savors a last bowl of boat noodles at a local counter, and reflects on what the town's quiet pace has taught her before heading north. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Lopburi, Thailand. Places in this episode: San Phra Kan Shrine, H CRAFT Slow Bar & Specialty Coffee, Somdet Phra Narai National Museum, King Narai's Palace, Ban Mi District, Lopburi old town. Covered: Macaques and wildlife management, Lopburi history and Khmer heritage, Provincial street food and costs, Thai Phuan weaving, Museum visiting, Preparing to leave Lopburi. Chapters:00:00 Guesthouse verandah, rain dripping from leaves00:26 San Phra Kan Shrine02:37 H CRAFT Slow Bar & Specialty Coffee04:26 Somdet Phra Narai National Museum07:01 Noodle stall, simmering broth and cutlery clatter08:26 Quiet room, night rain on window A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LopburiTravel #ThailandTravel #BoatNoodles #SanPhraKan #MonsoonThailand #KingNaraiPalace #LopburiMacaques #TrainTravelThailand #ProvincialThailand #ThaiFood #ThailandRailway #MudmeeWeaving #LopburiOldTown #RainySeasonThailand #SlowTravel #ThailandBudget #ThaiTemples #LopburiDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  32. 11

    The Floating Train and a Dam Full of Rain

    On day four in Lopburi, I take the famous floating train across the Pasak Jolasid Dam, watch the rainy-season reservoir swallow the horizon, and come back to town for a quiet dinner of rice and curry. Along the way I get into the real costs of a day trip and the paperwork a long stay still needs. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Lopburi, Thailand. Places in this episode: Lopburi station, Pasak Jolasid Dam, Phatthana Nikhom District, Sa Kaeo circle, Phra Prang Sam Yot, H CRAFT Slow Bar & Specialty Coffee, Ban Mi. Covered: Pasak Jolasid Dam floating train, 90-day report and TM30 paperwork, Lopburi street food dinner, Macaque behaviour in town centre, Lopburi cafe scene. Chapters:00:00 Lopburi station02:06 Train interior04:01 Rain on street05:22 Sa Kaeo circle07:04 H CRAFT Slow Bar & Specialty Coffee A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #PasakJolasidDam #FloatingTrain #Lopburi #ThailandTravel #MonsoonSeason #TrainTravelThailand #ThaiRailway #LopburiOldTown #KhaoKhaMoo #ThaiStreetFood #90DayReport #TM30 #ThailandVisa #MudmeeWeaving #CentralThailand #SlowTravel #ThailandOnABudget #RailwayJourney https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  33. 10

    Monsoon Days and Macaque Ways in Lopburi

    Day three in Lopburi: I chase boat noodles, dodge a hailstorm, visit the Khmer prangs, and learn about the town's monkey relocation program. Real costs and practical tips for a rainy-season stay in this ancient provincial capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Lopburi, Thailand. Places in this episode: Phra Prang Sam Yot, San Phra Kan Shrine, King Narai's Palace, Ban Vichayen, Sa Kaeo Night Market, LUXUO CAFE, Pasak Jolasid Dam. Covered: Lopburi local food, Macaque management, Khmer sites, Monsoon weather, Cost of living, Day trip planning. Chapters:00:00 City street01:22 Phra Prang Sam Yot03:06 San Phra Kan Shrine04:22 King Narai's Palace05:39 Sa Kaeo Night Market07:08 Train station08:02 Pasak Jolasid Dam A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Lopburi #ThailandTravel #MonsoonTravel #BoatNoodles #KhmerPrangs #KingNaraiPalace #MacaqueRelocation #ThaiStreetFood #RailwayTravel #Ayutthaya #FloatingTrain #LavoSiam #Sawasdee #Sanuk #RainySeason https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  34. 9

    Lopburi's Monsoon Market and the Art of Slow

    On day two in Lopburi, Ploy navigates a rain-soaked morning market, savors boat noodles by the tracks, visits a historic Khmer site, and reflects on the town's unhurried rhythm. She shares practical costs for a provincial day and the art of living with monsoon weather. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Lopburi, Thailand. Places in this episode: Tha Hin market, LUXUO CAFE(WHITE), Lopburi railway station, Ban Mi village, King Narai's Palace, Somdet Phra Narai National Museum, Sa Kaeo night market, ครัวกินลมชมอ่าง. Covered: Lopburi wet market, Boat noodles, Mudmee weaving, Macaques, Provincial cost of living, Monsoon living. Chapters:00:00 Tha Hin market01:53 Rain on station platform03:33 Train interior04:52 Sa Kaeo night market06:19 ครัวกินลมชมอ่าง07:15 Pasak Jolasid Dam A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Lopburi #ThailandTravel #MonsoonSeason #WetMarket #BoatNoodles #MudmeeIkat #KingNaraiPalace #LopburiTrain #ThaiPhuan #TravelThailand #ProvincialLife #RainySeason #LopburiEats #ThailandFoodie #SlowTravel #ThaiCulture #DiscoverLopburi #MonsoonAdventures https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  35. 8

    Lopburi: Monsoon Train Ride to the Monkey Town

    Ploy takes the Northern Line train from Ayutthaya to Lopburi, arriving in the middle of monsoon rains. She settles into the old town, checks out the Khmer prangs and the famous macaques, and finds that the monkey population is much thinner than the stories suggest. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Lopburi, Thailand. Places in this episode: Lopburi station, Phra Prang Sam Yot, San Phra Kan Shrine, Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat, King Narai's Palace, Somdet Phra Narai National Museum, Ban Vichayen, Sa Kaeo night market. Covered: Arrival in Lopburi, Khmer prangs and shrines, Macaque population decline, Lopburi royal history, Provincial street food costs, Monsoon weather realities. Chapters:00:00 Lopburi station02:05 Phra Prang Sam Yot03:58 Wat Phra Si Rattana Mahathat05:05 King Narai's Palace06:32 Ban Vichayen07:52 H CRAFT Slow Bar & Specialty Coffee08:47 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ThailandTravel #Lopburi #MonsoonThailand #TrainTravel #KhmerRuins #AncientCity #ThaiFood #BoatNoodles #Macaques #KingNarai #SlowTravel #ProvincialThailand #Lavo #ThaiHistory #RainySeason #BudgetTravel #LopburiThailand https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  36. 7

    Ari's Morning and the Paper Trail

    On her last day in Bangkok before heading north, Ploy tackles the final paperwork, hunts for the perfect rent receipt, and spends a slow afternoon in Ari's cafes and lanes, closing out the city chapter with a plan and a full stomach. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Bangkok, Thailand. Places in this episode: Ari, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC), Lumphini Park, Bangkok Bank Siam Paragon, Ari BTS station, Phaya Thai station, Makkasan station, Siam station. Covered: Administrative paperwork (TM30, lease stamping), Public transit navigation (BTS, MRT, Airport Rail Link), Performance art at BACC, Street food and costs, Urban nature at Lumphini Park, Banking and account setup. Chapters:00:00 Ari01:48 Bank lobby03:18 Siam station04:15 Food hall05:15 Subway car06:17 Lumphini Park07:55 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bangkok #AriNeighborhood #BangkokImmigration #TM30 #BTSskytrain #BangkokArt #PerformanceArt #SomTam #StreetFoodBangkok #LumphiniPark #WaterMonitorLizard #BangkokBank #PromptPay #MonsoonSeason #ThailandTravel #SoloTravel #LongStay #BangkokLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  37. 6

    Monsoon Morning on the Chao Phraya

    On their last full day in Bangkok, Ploy takes a dawn riverboat down the Chao Phraya, explores the Bang Rak district, and reflects on the city's rhythm before heading north. She also shares practical tips on river transport and what to do when the rain hits. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Bangkok, Thailand. Places in this episode: Ari, Saphan Taksin, Chao Phraya River, Tha Chang, Grand Palace, Tha Tien, Wat Arun, Bang Rak. Covered: Bangkok river transport, Monsoon season, Wat Arun, Local markets, Practical tips, Moving north. Chapters:00:00 Ari01:48 Tha Chang03:11 Wat Arun04:30 Saphan Taksin05:45 RONGROS06:55 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bangkok #ChaoPhraya #WatArun #ThailandTravel #BangkokMonsoon #RiverBoat #StreetFood #SomTam #Ari #TravelPodcast #SoutheastAsia #BangkokGuide #MonsoonSeason #Rongros #Ferry #BangkokArt #TravelTips https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  38. 5

    Monsoon Metro and the Art of Staying

    Ploy navigates Bangkok's monsoon transit, checks out the city's art scene before the Biennial, and digs into the practicalities of making a long-term home in Ari. Real prices, real rain, and a plan for the road north. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Bangkok, Thailand. Places in this episode: Ari, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, Siam, Sathorn, Song Wat, Old Gate Alley, Chao Phraya River, Chaeng Wattana. Covered: Bangkok art and culture, Visa and banking practicalities, Local neighbourhood insights, Monsoon season experience, Street food and costs, Planning the northern route. Chapters:00:00 Ari01:42 Siam03:43 Sathorn04:37 Chaeng Wattana06:05 Song Wat07:40 Quiet street evening08:43 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bangkok #ThailandTravel #MonsoonSeason #BangkokArt #BangkokBiennial #AriBangkok #BTS #RabbitCard #ImmigrationThailand #ChaengWatana #SongWat #StreetFoodBangkok #SomTam #BoatNoodles #DigitalNomadThailand #LivingInBangkok #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  39. 4

    The Canal That Smells of Rain and Chilli

    On day four in Bangkok, Ploy chases the tail of the monsoon through a wet-market morning, a rooftop coffee at a real Ari cafe, and a long, slow boat ride down the Chao Phraya. She talks practicalities — the real cost of a flat, a bowl of boat noodles, a BTS fare — and the quieter rhythm of a city in the rain. A story about finding a home base in the green season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Bangkok, Thailand. Places in this episode: Ari, Mother Roaster Pratu Phi, Chao Phraya, Wat Arun, Grand Palace, RONGROS, Khao San Road, Chaeng Wattana. Covered: wet markets, housing costs, river travel, cafe culture, setting up a base, evening atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Bangkok00:33 Ari02:13 Mother Roaster Pratu Phi04:30 Chao Phraya06:23 Chaeng Wattana08:11 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #BangkokTravel #ThailandGuide #MonsoonSeason #BangkokFood #ChaoPhraya #AriNeighbourhood #StreetFood #BangkokLiving #TravelPodcast #SoutheastAsia #BangkokMarkets #Sanuk #BoatNoodles #KlongLife #BTS #SomTam #TravelBangkok https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  40. 3

    Last Day of Art and Rainy Season

    On day three in Bangkok, Ploy races the monsoon to catch the final day of a contemporary art show, finds shelter in a riverside warehouse market, and reflects on what it means to build a base in a city that floods twice a day. Practical notes on art, rain, and the cost of a cappuccino in a downpour. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Bangkok, Thailand. Places in this episode: Dib Bangkok, Piccolo vicolo, Chao Phraya River, Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Ari, Song Wat, Old Gate Alley. Covered: contemporary art, monsoon daily rhythm, river life, Rattanakosin old town teaser, Ari neighbourhood living, street food prices. Chapters:00:00 Dib Bangkok01:43 Song Wat03:02 Chao Phraya River04:27 Rattanakosin05:51 Ari07:00 Bar interior08:43 Chaeng Wattana A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bangkok #Thailand #BangkokArt #DibBangkok #SongWat #ChaoPhraya #MonsoonBangkok #ThaiFood #SomTam #PadKrapao #AriBangkok #GrandPalace #BangkokTravel #ThailandPodcast #TravelAsia #RainySeason #ContemporaryArt #BangkokGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  41. 2

    Monsoon Detours and River Rescue in Bangkok

    Ploy navigates Bangkok's rainy-season construction chaos, checks out a riverside market, and finds the city's green heart. Episode two of her Thailand travel podcast blends practical advice with local color. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Bangkok, Thailand. Places in this episode: Phetchaburi Road, Pratunam flyover, Saphan Taksin, Song Wat, Piccolo vicolo, Tha Ratchawong pier, ICONSIAM, Wat Arun. Covered: Navigating Bangkok construction, Song Wat market and riverside life, Monsoon in Bangkok, Bang Krachao green lung, Costs of living and eating in Bangkok, Safety warnings. Chapters:00:00 Song Wat01:20 Piccolo vicolo02:59 Wat Pho04:59 Ari05:52 Bang Krachao06:44 Forest path07:42 Ferry deck A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Bangkok #MonsoonBangkok #SongWat #ChaoPhraya #WatArun #WatPho #GrandPalace #BangKrachao #Ari #BTS #StreetFood #SomTam #KhaoManGai #ThailandTravel #TravelPodcast #BangkokRain #RiverLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

  42. 1

    Landing in Bangkok's Green Monsoon

    Ploy Siriwan arrives in Bangkok for a two-year journey across Thailand. Episode one covers settling in: visa and paperwork, finding a neighborhood base, monsoon river life, first street food, and a teaser walk through Rattanakosin. Practical costs and tips woven into the narrative. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Thailand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Thailand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Thailand Travel Podcast with Ploy Siriwan. Ploy Siriwan is in Bangkok, Thailand. Places in this episode: Suvarnabhumi Airport, Ari, BTS Skytrain, Chaeng Wattana, Bangkok Bank, Chao Phraya River, Grand Palace, Wat Pho. Covered: Arrival and practicalities, Visa and paperwork, Banking and SIM cards, Neighborhood choice, Monsoon season observations, Street food and river life. Chapters:00:00 City street02:00 Ari03:59 BTS Skytrain05:07 Grand Palace06:09 Market hall07:07 Benchasiri Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #ThailandTravel #Bangkok #MonsoonSeason #BangkokExpat #Ari #ChaoPhraya #BTS #ThaiStreetFood #SomTam #GrandPalace #TDAC #TravelThailand #Bangkok2026 #LongTermTravel #MovingAbroad #ThaiFood #Klongs #Suvarnabhumi https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/thailand/

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Thailand’s travel rhythms come from the southwest monsoon, which brings rain and cloud from mid-May to September, and the dry northeast monsoon from November to mid-March. The podcast follows those rhythms by staying in one place until it makes sense, then moving somewhere connected to it.Her route runs from Bangkok’s dense centre to the Khorat Plateau in the east, then up to Chiang Mai in the north and down to the southern isthmus around Songkla. Each of these areas has its own climate and language mix, and the show treats them as places to learn, not sights to tick off.As the monsoon shifts, the show returns to places at different times of year. A street in Chon Buri, a market outside Samut Prakan, a temple in Chiang Mai: each revisit adds another layer to what she knows. The show accumulates understanding slowly, the way living somewhere does.Ploy Siriwan lives in Thailand and stays for two years, moving between cities, coastlines and smaller towns on a ro

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Thailand’s travel rhythms come from the southwest monsoon, which brings rain and cloud from mid-May to September, and the dry northeast monsoon from November to mid-March. The podcast follows those rhythms by staying in one place until it makes sense, then moving somewhere connected to it.Her route...

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