Chiang Mai is a city with so much to see and do. Whether it’s ancient temples, ethical elephant experiences or adrenaline-filled adventure, there is no shortage of activities in the city known as the 'Rose of the North'. A walk around Chiang Mai’s … [Read more...]
Public Holidays in Thailand, 2019
Listed below are the dates for public holidays in Thailand during 2019. Some of these dates are awaiting official confirmation and they remain subject to change. More additions are also possible to allow for royal events. Updates will be added here … [Read more...]
Thailand’s National Parks Introduce Plastic Ban
As part of a plan to tackle the problem of plastic waste in Thailand, the Department of National Parks (DNP) have introduced new measures. The use of single-use plastics in all of Thailand’s National Parks is now banned. Disposable cutlery, straws … [Read more...]
Thailand Plans E-Ticket System for National Marine Parks
Thailand’s Department of National Parks (DNP) have announced plans to launch an e-ticket system for entry to National Marine Parks. Thai authorities say this will enable the number of visitors to be regulated and stop overcrowding. The new system … [Read more...]
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 of the island. A trail behind Freedom Beach leads to a viewpoint that was first discovered by a local … [Read more...]
New Parks in Bangkok to Honour the Late King
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 ambitious plans will see three separate parks merge into one 'mega-park' on a site close to the popular Chatuchak … [Read more...]
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 find many of Bangkok’s most popular tourist attractions including the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and … [Read more...]
All 13 Members of Moo Pa Football Team Rescued from Chiang Rai Cave
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 Tham Luang Cave in Chiang Rai. It’s been a monumental rescue effort involving divers and cave experts from around … [Read more...]
Fatal Boat Accident Near Phuket
Yesterday afternoon (Thursday) a boat capsized off the coast of Phuket. At the time of writing there are 33 confirmed fatalities, but that figure is likely to rise* with a number of passengers still reported missing. So far, 49 people have been … [Read more...]
Missing Youngsters Found Alive in Chiang Rai Cave
There have been emotional scenes in Thailand this evening following the news that the 13 members of the Moo Pa youth football team have been found. At around 10.30pm local time, Thai officials announced that the group had been located deep inside … [Read more...]
