Andrew Forbes

Andrew Forbes, PhD, is a writer and lecturer from Great Britain who taught Asian history at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland until 1990, when he decided to move to Southeast Asia and make writing a full-time career. He now lives in the lovely old city of Chiang Mai in north Thailand with his Thai wife Phet and writes travel books and political and cultural articles for the Bangkok Post, Asian Wall Street Journal, and other newspapers. Andrew first visited Southeast Asia in 1976 and fell in love with the climate, the culture, the people, and the cuisine. When not writing, he travels throughout the region researching for guidebook companies including Insight Guides, Thomas Cook and National Geographic. Andrew is easy going and congenial and has a deep knowledge of the history and cultures of China and Southeast Asia. He speaks fluent Thai (his everyday language at home), as well as French, Chinese, and some Arabic. Andrew is particularly knowledgeable about the cultures and peoples of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Burma.

Upcoming Trips:

Indochine, January 15-30, 2011

Client Testimonials:


It was a pleasure to have guide like Andrew. He not only knew the areas we explored but had also written about them. His extensive knowledge provided a rich context to our adventure. John and Virginia Rigsby, Orlando FL
Indochine
Andrew was absolutely charming, brilliant, humble and kind to everyone. I think he reads people well. We felt ANDREW made the trip a true treasure. His historical knowledge was so appreciated. He was funny and thoughtful. Bonnie and David Ross, Indochine