19 Reasons to Add Nan to Your Thailand Itinerary
With stunning mountain scenery, a rich history and oodles of things to see and do, a visit to Nan is always a pleasure. The only surprise is that more …
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In Search of Thailand’s Best Chocolate
The northern Thai province of Nan will always hold a special place in my heart. In my opinion, it’s one of the most underrated locations in Thailand. …
TAT Launches ‘Me Myself & Thailand’ for Solo Female Travellers
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has released a free digital guidebook aimed at encouraging female solo travellers to experience more of the …
The Lotus Flower Temple: Wat Pa Dong Rai (Santiwanaram Temple), Udon Thani
The beauty of travel is that no matter how many times you’ve been to a destination there are always new experiences waiting to be enjoyed. Although …
Ban Chiang National Museum, Udon Thani
History buffs visiting Udon Thani should make a beeline for the excellent Ban Chiang National Museum. The museum showcases the remarkable discoveries …
Enjoy Isaan Hospitality at Ban Chiang Community, Udon Thani
With the gentlest of touches the third piece of white string is tied to my wrist. “Khaw hai chok dee na ka” the elegant Thai auntie says …
Experience Local Life at the Thailand Village Academy
They say that travel broadens the mind. And it does. But only if you allow yourself to be open to new experiences. If you travel in Thailand one of …
New Bangkok Metro Stations Connect Chinatown and Old City
The opening of new metro stations in Bangkok has made it easier than ever to access some of the Thai capital’s major tourist attractions. The new …
Wat Si Chum, Sukhothai
Sukhothai has a rich history and a there are a number of significant sites dotted around the Sukhothai Historical Park. One of the most photographed …
Asahna Bucha Day
Asahna Bucha Day is a public holiday in Thailand. The date of Asahna Bucha varies each year depending on the lunar calendar, but it usually falls in …
Maya Bay on Phi Phi Island Closed Until 2021
16 May 2019 Thailand’s Department of National Parks (DNP) have extended the closure of Maya Bay until at least 2021. Located on the uninhabited …
King Vajiralongkorn Names New Queen
2 May 2019 A few days ahead of his official coronation, the king of Thailand has married his royal consort. At a wedding ceremony in Bangkok on 1 May …
A Colour for Every Day
In Thailand, each day of the week is associated with a particular colour. In the past, many people would wear the colour associated with that day. …
Khao Soi: Northern Thailand’s Signature Dish
Some Thai dishes are well-known to foreign visitors, but there are other regional specialities that don’t always get the recognition they …
Wat Phra Si Sanphet and the Royal Palace, Ayutthaya
The distinctive pagodas of Wat Phra Si Sanphet are one of the most famous sights in Ayutthaya. Much like the iconic Buddha head in tree roots at …
Buddha Head in Tree Roots, Wat Mahathat, Ayutthaya
If you are travelling in Thailand for any length of time, there is one iconic image that you may see crop up time and again on postcards and in …
Thailand Introduces Stricter Smoking Laws
In November 2018, Thailand introduced stricter smoking laws with offenders facing a fine of up to 5,000 Baht. Smokers visiting Thailand should take …
Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai
Known as the the ‘Roof of Thailand’, Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in the kingdom. At 2,565 metres above sea level, the highest …