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Located an hour’s drive north of Chiang Rai city, Mae Fah Luang Garden is a beautiful place to visit if you are in this part of northern Thailand. The landscaped gardens are sited high up on the mountain of Doi Tung and visitors are rewarded with a stunning display of plants and flowers. Set in … [Read more...]
The ancient ruins at Wiang Kum Kam make for an interesting and pleasant half-day trip from Chiang Mai. It was originally thought that Wiang Kum Kam was built by King Mengrai over 700 hundred years ago as the capital of the northern Lanna kingdom. However, archaeologists now believe that the site … [Read more...]
I’ve been asked a number of times what is the best place to stay on Ko Samui. As always, the answer depends on what you are looking for because the ideal location for a honeymooning couple probably won’t be right for a single backpacker. Over the years I’ve been fortunate enough to stay in a … [Read more...]
Chaweng Beach on Ko Samui is one of the most scenic beaches on the island and fits the stereotypical travel brochure descriptions of ‘soft white sand, azure sea and palm trees’. Chaweng stretches for 6kms from north to south and it really is very picturesque. During the day sun-seekers take to … [Read more...]
The Baiyoke Tower (Baiyoke 2) in Bangkok is a great place to go for panoramic views of the Thai capital. Thailand’s tallest building is 85 storeys high and stands at an impressive 304 metres tall (328m including the communications antenna). Construction on the skyscraper began in 1990 and was … [Read more...]
With its long shoreline on the Gulf of Thailand, the seaside resort of Hua Hin is home to a number of different beaches. Khao Takiab Beach is located approximately 7kms south of central Hua Hin. The distinguishing feature of this particular beach is the hill which gives the area its name. 'Khao … [Read more...]
As a visitor to Thailand you may see tour companies and travel agencies advertising khan toke dinner shows. Whilst there are some venues in Bangkok, khan toke dinner shows are more prevalent in the north of Thailand such as Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. The khan toke is a tradition of northern and … [Read more...]
