Thailand travel articles

Every second week we post a new travel article on Thailand - full features for additional reading. Find out more; on everything from temples to whitewater rafting.

Magnificent Rose Garden: Less than an hour from Bangkok is one of the area’s oldest and most rewarding tourist attractions, worth the day trip... more
Songkran Splash: Join in the world’s biggest water fight as Thailand gets drenched for four days in April, there’s no doubt about it, you’re going to get wet... more
Underwater weddings: Take the plunge, underwater that is, get married with a dive suit on, at the annual Trang underwater wedding fest... more
Golfing in Pattaya: Fancy a round? Of golf that is, not beers! Pattaya has Thailand’s best selection and tourists can rent and play for very affordable prices, here’s how... more
How to avoid scams: Bangkok is relatively safe but you could use a few tips on how to avoid the usual scam artists that target tourists in the capital... more
Bangkok in a day: Just passing through? Here’s our suggestions for getting most out of a single day of sightseeing in Bangkok... more
The King and Thai: You can’t miss it, December 5th marks the 80th birthday of Thailand’s much loved King, just why is he so popular among his subjects... more
Cultural Dos and Don’ts: Important things visitors needs to know about Thai etiquette. Find out how to mingle politely with the locals... more
Exquisite Phang Nga Bay: An hour’s boat ride from Krabi is a massive bay of jaw-dropping karst seascapes you really must see... more
Phuket Vegetarian Festival: One of the most bizarre displays of human piercing in the world is guaranteed to spoil your appetite!... more
Bangkok top 10: With only 48 hours in Bangkok, here’s the top sites to get to while visiting Thailand’s busy and vast capital ... more
Climbing the walls: Krabi has some excellent climbing, if not the finest views you can get from a harness and top rope, join the experts... more
Tucking into Thai food: Famous the world over, Thai food is most authentic here in the Kingdom, spice up your knowledge before you come... more
An adventurer’s guide to Thailand — most recommended activities: Backpackers alert! Destination Thailand, an adventurers paradise, from diving to rock climbing, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking and mountain biking to trekking, caving, ballooning and... more
Moated city — historical Chiang Mai, a 700 year story: Chiang Mai is the grand old dame of Thailand, a living relic with a long and proud past that is still very much evident in this well preserved historic city... more
Post Tsunami: Phi Phi revisited two years on: Returning to Phi Phi two years after the Tsunami, we discovered little had been redeveloped, leaving the island in a surprisingly pristine condition. Out of the tragedy came some positives... more
Kanchanaburi’s rail of death: Sixty years after WWII tourists are still attacted to the west of Thailand to pay homage to a 100,000 POWs and labourers who perished building the infamous rail of death. Today it’s various sites are Kanchanaburi’s biggest drawcard.... more
Wining and Dining: Satisfying your palate is very much a highlight of any holiday in Thailand and Samui has scores of great restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets... more
Day Trips: There’s a lot more to Phuket than tropical beaches and plush hotels, make sure you get the most out of your stay with these great day trip tips... more