Thai and Cambodian Troops Clash Near Preah Vihear Temple
February 2011 Thai and Cambodian forces have exchanged artillery and mortar rounds this afternoon as tension was raised once more along the disputed …
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Mae Fah Luang Garden, Doi Tung, Chiang Rai
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 …
Keeping Up Appearances
Personal appearance is important to most Thai people and there are plenty of reminders to this fact if you look around you on your visit to Thailand. …
Thai Ice Cream
In Thailand, if you sit in one place long enough you will see all types of food vendors and hawkers pushing their carts and selling their food. One of …
New Campaign for Motorcycle Helmets to be Worn
January 2011 Thailand’s government has today approved a proposal aimed at getting all motorcyclists to wear crash helmets. Although there is an …
Phuket Vegetarian Festival
Throughout Thailand at the moment, many Thai people (especially those with Chinese heritage) are observing the Taoist lent period which lasts for 9 …
Remembering Thailand’s Troubled Past
October 2010 Political problems, street protests, coups and corruption have been a feature of Thailand for a very long time. The protests in Bangkok …
Phat Thai (Pad Thai) Rice Noodles
Phat Thai, which can also be written in a number of different ways (including pad Thai or phad Thai), is one of Thailand’s most famous dishes. …
Wiang Kum Kam Ancient City, Chiang Mai
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 …
How to Make an International Call from Thailand Using a Thai SIM Card
Once you are in Thailand there are a number of ways of keeping in touch via telephone with friends and family back home. Computer users can use Skype …
Bangkok Airport Train Link
The train link between Suvarnabhumi international airport and the centre of Bangkok will officially be open for business on Monday (August 23, 2010). …
Where to Stay on Ko Samui
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 …
Chaweng Beach, Ko Samui
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 …
Baiyoke Tower and Sky Hotel, Bangkok
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 …
Singha Beer
It is true to say that Thailand is better known for its food rather than its beer, but there are a number of locally produced beers that visitors …
Where to Stay in Phuket
When visitors begin to research the best place to stay in Phuket they can be left with a bewildering array of opinions and conflicting advice. In the …
Khao Takiab Beach, Hua Hin
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 …
Khan Toke Dinner at Old Chiang Mai Cultural Centre
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, …