How to Get to Bangkok’s Old City Area
From buses to boats, there are a number of options to reach Bangkok’s Old City area. The best way to get to the Thai capital’s historic …
A Nation Remembers
14 October 2018 Candlelit ceremonies were held in provinces across Thailand last night as people gathered to commemorate the second anniversary of the …
National Park Officials Extend Closure of Maya Bay, Phi Phi Leh
3 October 2018 Thailand’s Department of National Parks (DNP) have announced that Maya Bay will remain closed to visitors until further notice. …
Sabai Sabai in Khao Yai
There are plenty of choices for people looking to escape the bustle of Bangkok for a few days. Drive two or three hours in any direction from the Thai …
Samlors and Cycles: On The Trail of Chiang Mai’s Hidden Heritage
Chiang Mai is a city with so much to see and do. Whether it’s ancient temples, ethical elephant experiences or adrenaline-filled adventure, …
Thailand’s National Parks Introduce Plastic Ban
6 September 2018 As part of a plan to tackle the problem of plastic waste in Thailand, the Department of National Parks (DNP) have introduced new …
Thailand Plans E-Ticket System for National Marine Parks
30 August 2018 Thailand’s Department of National Parks (DNP) have announced plans to launch an e-ticket system for entry to National Marine …
John Suwan Viewpoint, Ko Tao
Ko Tao is famous as a location for divers, but it’s a vantage point high above the waves that provides another perspective of the natural beauty …
New Parks in Bangkok to Honour the Late King
2 August 2018 @ There are changes ahead for the green spaces in Bangkok with work underway on a massive new park in the north of the Thai capital. The …
12 of the Best Places to Stay in Bangkok’s Old City
The historic heart of Bangkok is sometimes referred to as ‘Bangkok Old Town’ or simply, the ‘Old City’. This is where you will …
All 13 Members of Moo Pa Football Team Rescued from Chiang Rai Cave
10 July 2018 The Wild Boars are safe. All 13 members of the Moo Pa (nickname translates as the Wild Boars) youth football team have been rescued from …
Fatal Boat Accident Near Phuket
6 July 2018 Yesterday afternoon (Thursday) a boat capsized off the coast of Phuket. At the time of writing there are 33 confirmed fatalities, but that …
Missing Youngsters Found Alive in Chiang Rai Cave
2 July 2018 There have been emotional scenes in Thailand this evening following the news that the 13 members of the Moo Pa youth football team have …
No More Overnight Stays on the Similan Islands
4 June 2018 Authorities in Thailand have announced that tourists will no longer be allowed to stay overnight on the Similan Islands. There will also …
A Kaleidoscope of Colour at the Bo Sang Umbrella Festival
Pops of colour leap out from every corner. A flash of red here, a dash of yellow there. The gentle lilt of Lanna music fills the air and the …
Bo Sang Umbrella Village, Chiang Mai
Located just to the east of Chiang Mai city, the village of Bo Sang (also written as Borsang) is famous for producing hand-made bamboo umbrellas and …
Cable Car Across the River at a Unique Temple in Ayutthaya
It’s not every day you board a cable car to visit a temple, but then again Wat Niwet Thamprawat is no ordinary temple. Located on the banks of …
Annual Closure of National Parks in Thailand
Every year, Thailand’s Department of National Parks (DNP) temporarily closes a number of visitor attractions. The closures at some of …