You can find almost anything in Thailand: great food, endless white beaches, jungle, super cheap bungalows, and luxury hotels. There is something for every interest and every budget!
The key reason to visit Lopburi is to immerse yourself in one of Thailand’s longest-spanning historical sites. Ruins and artifacts found in the National Museum cover a remarkable 12 centuries, starting with the Dvaravati period back in the 6th Century, and ending with the fortifications built by King Narai in the 17th century when Lopburi…
Khao Yai National Park is famous for being Thailand’s oldest national park, and one of Asia’s best, making it an extremely popular tourist destination for both foreigners and Thais alike. The park covers an area of 2,165 square kilometers, making it Thailand’s third-largest national park and an obligatory stop on the tour itineraries in the…
Notorious for its Bridge over the River Kwai, Kanchanaburi is an enthralling historical hotspot sitting 200 km east of Bangkok. Steeped in WWII-infused tales, the town is well known for the Death Railway. Built by the hands of the Japanese Imperial Army, the veil of humanity was stripped bare at a mind-numbing cost to over…
Located in the northwest corner of Thailand, bordering the Shan States of Burma, Mae Hong Son town is tucked between mountain ranges on all sides. It is often shrouded in mist giving it a mysterious and ethereal feel, and which also helps to keep the hillsides a deep green color in the rainy season. A…
Koh Mak is a tropical paradise for those who are looking for a peaceful and bucolic holiday. The island is still the land that time forgot as low-rise resorts do not overshadow the island’s iconic coconut-palm plantations or its dazzling white beaches. This small mass of land south of Koh Chang is only 16km² and…
Koh Tao is just a skip from the mainland via a ferry from Chumphon. You can also reach this tiny divers’ paradise from the nearby islands of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, or even go from Krabi to Koh Tao. If you’re in the area, it’s well worthwhile to see all three of these islands….
Coined by an unnamed CIA officer working in the area in the 1970s, the title Golden Triangle refers to a 350,000 km2 area covering the mountainous regions of Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand. The ‘triangle’ in particular was famous for drugs growing and, although the fields of poppies are long gone, the name has stuck and…
Due to its proximity to the capital, Koh Samet is very popular with its residents taking short weekend breaks from Bangkok to Koh Samet. Relaxation and leisure are the main pursuits here, as Koh Samet doesn’t have the same sightseeing potential as other parts of Thailand. For those with stamina, renting motorbikes and taking part…
Ayutthaya, the former capital of Siam before being conquered and sacked by the Burmese, has a wealth of temple architecture, though most of it is now in ruins. However, these crumbling relics still offer an impressive historic collection that has earned the site UNESCO World Heritage status. The central island is where most attractions and…
The traditional Thai diet is healthy and based around fish, remaining largely unaffected by the less desirable aspects of modern food culture. Thais generally eat meat sparingly, opting for generous portions of rice or noodles supplemented with a bit of meat and vegetables. This is a result of living in a land of abundant agriculture…