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It may be hard to drag yourself away from Krabi's beautiful beaches, but a visit to Wat Tham Seua is recommended. A tiger once lived in the cave that is now the monastery's main hall and hence the name. Set in a tropical forest 10 kms outside …
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Approximately a 45-minute drive from the city of Chiang Mai, the Queen Sirikit Botanical Garden is a beautiful location for a day trip. Formerly known as the Mae Sa Botanic Garden, the garden received the royal honour in 1994. Queen Sirikit …
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One of the most impressive ancient temples in Ayutthaya, Wat Chaiwatthanaram was established in 1630 A.D. during the reign of King Prasatthong. There are a number of different theories for why the temple was built. Some believe that the king …
Now is not the time to travel to Thailand. But the situation will change. And when it does, this amazing country that we all share so much love for will be here waiting for us all. Instead of constant talk about the ‘C’ word, I want you to help me in …
One of Bangkok's most recognisable landmarks, Wat Arun (also known as the Temple of the Dawn), is an imposing sight on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. A temple has occupied the site for hundreds of years, but the name and design of the temple has …
From January 1, 2020, many stores in Thailand will stop handing out single-use plastic carrier bags to customers. Among the shops supporting the campaign are 7-Eleven, Tops and Tesco Lotus. The stores taking part in the campaign are members of the …
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The name Villa Mahabhirom translates as 'Villa of Great Pleasure' and it’s a fitting description for this elegant luxury resort discretely tucked away in a walled garden in a quiet Chiang Mai neighbourhood. Although Villa Mahabhirom is a hotel, it …
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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 overseas tourists don’t travel to this delightful province in the north of Thailand. But their loss …
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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. Despite its natural beauty, historic sites and charming way of life, Nan remains almost unknown to …
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has released a free digital guidebook aimed at encouraging female solo travellers to experience more of the country. Me, Myself & Thailand features interesting things to see and do at six different …
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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 I’ve visited Udon Thani a number of times before, on my recent trip I had the chance to see an unusual …
[Read more...] about The Lotus Flower Temple: Wat Pa Dong Rai (Santiwanaram Temple), Udon Thani
Listed below are the dates for public holidays in Thailand during 2020. More dates may be added and any changes will be added here once confirmed. Please note that government offices and immigration offices in Thailand are closed on public holidays. …
