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The Tiger Temple is a popular tourist attraction, but it has attracted controversy ever since the first abandoned tiger cub was taken to the temple. Thai temples often become homes for unwanted or stray animals, notably dogs, but the temple of Wat Pa Luangta Bua Yannasampanno has become home to a number of tigers since [...]

Celebrated nationwide, Loy Krathong is probably Thailand’s most beautiful and enchanting festival. The word loy (or loi) means to float, whilst krathong are small rafts or baskets. Traditionally made from banana leaves or the bark of a banana tree, the krathongs usually contain a candle, incense and lotus flowers. The candle is lit and the [...]

King Bhumibol is reported to be making a good recovery following his admittance to the Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok on Saturday. The king had been experiencing weakness in his right side and underwent treatment at the weekend. Thousands of well-wishers have flocked to the hospital, many wearing the yellow-coloured shirt associated with the man seen [...]

Eight people were killed yesterday as a flash flood poured into a cave they were exploring in Khao Sok National Park in southern Thailand. Six foreign tourists and their two Thai guides lost their lives as the water level rapidly rose following heavy rain in Surat Thani province.
Khao Sok National Park is a popular [...]

Good manners are important in Thai society, but politeness isn’t always demonstrated in the same way as it is in many other countries. Although there is a Thai word for ‘please’ (karuna) it isn’t used in the same way as it would be in the West and you needn’t worry about using it.
Khop Khun (Thank [...]

Located in the same complex of buildings on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Wat Phra Kaeo and the Grand Palace are regarded as ‘must-sees’ by many visitors to Bangkok.

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The area of Ratanakosin was established as [...]