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 …
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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 …
9 Reasons to Love Thailand
Thailand may be many things, but it certainly isn’t boring. It’s a country full of life and energy with an intoxicating mix of the …
Phra Nang Cave, Krabi
Many visitors to Phra Nang Beach simply go there to soak up the sun, laze on the white sand and admire the stunning Krabi scenery. Flanked to its left …
Reclining Buddha, Wat Lokaya Sutha, Ayutthaya
Although Wat Lokaya Sutha (also written as Wat Lokayasutharam) is not one of the most famous historic sites in Ayutthaya, it remains an impressive …
Coronation of Thai King Scheduled for May 2019
1 January 2019 A statement from the palace today announced the dates of the coronation ceremony for HM King Vajiralongkorn. The coronation ceremony …
Bhuping Palace, Chiang Mai
If you are visiting Chiang Mai and heading up to the mountain temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, you can also combine this with a trip to the nearby …
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai
If you only visit one temple in Chiang Mai, then Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is the one to visit. And don’t just take my word for it; local people …
On the Trail of Food and Culture in Historic Lamphun
With so much to see and do in Chiang Mai it’s not surprising that many tourists visiting Thailand’s northern capital don’t venture …
Thailand General Election, 2019
12 December 2018 It looks increasingly likely that the much anticipated and much delayed general election in Thailand will finally go ahead on 24 …
Iconsiam Shopping Mall Opens in Bangkok
12 November 2018 Iconsiam is the latest addition to Bangkok’s ever expanding list of shopping malls. The mega-mall opened last week on a site …
Terminal 21 Shopping Mall Opens in Pattaya
5 November 2018 A major new shopping mall recently opened in Pattaya. The airport-themed shopping centre becomes the third of its kind in Thailand …
Thai Owner of Leicester City FC Feared Dead in Helicopter Crash
28 October 2018 Yesterday evening a helicopter belonging to Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, the Thai owner of English football club Leicester City, crashed …