Elmhurst boasts "Little Thailand Way" signs alongside Woodside Avenue, commemorating the dozen or so Thai eateries in the area.
In mid-April Thailand celebrates Songkran, a new year's festival and massive water fight.
To see Bangkok beyond its urban walls, consider signing up for a Thai culinary class, quickly catching on as an institution of discovery on culture and Thai cuisine for visitors.
Charming town in Mae Hong Son Province is a destination with a lot to offer.