Thai Festivals & Events
The Hua Hin Jazz Festival 2013 features both local jazz artists and music maestros from overseas. The impressive line-up of international jazz acts includes Japanese outfits Jun Abe Group and Les Freres, a piano duo, and Indonesian pianist Nita Aartsen. The veteran local musicians from Thailand will include Koh Mr Sazman, Ponthep Suwannabun, Issaraphong Chumsai
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, today announced the winners of its 2013 Travellers’ Choice Destinations awards. The fifth annual awards recognises 412 outstanding destinations in 38 markets across the globe, including lists for Africa, Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Central America, China, Europe, India,...
Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas has announced the dates of the highly popular King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament for 2013. The charitable event, now in its twelfth year, has to date raised over US$600,000 to...
The USA Fair is returning to CentralWorld, 31 May 31-2 June 2013, and promises another year of great shopping, games,...
A new bicycle renting scheme has recently been launched in Bangkok. Although mainly Thai university students have been using it the most so far, foreign tourists are also welcome...
A new tourist attraction has opened in Hua Hin that allows visitors to soar 100 meters above the countryside in a tethered balloon. The Magic Balloon Park can be found in...
DAY ONE – DAMNOEN SADUAK FLOATING MARKET This year I have several groups of relations coming to Thailand for the first time. So, this has got me into thinking about...
Many people either start or finish their holiday in Bangkok. Some actually skip it altogether and fly straight to the beaches in the south or the mountains in the...
When Asiatique The Riverfront first opened in Bangkok I was one of their main supporters. I was there during the opening event and often blogged about various events on...
One of my favourite riverside markets not too far out of Bangkok is Klong Suan 100 Year Market. As the name suggests it has been here for a long...
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has initiated a new marketing strategy targeting young travellers and visitors seeking a more in-depth educational experience from their visit to Thailand. Addressing...
River City Shopping Center and River City Service Center are introducing a classic long-tailed boat trip to Taling Chan floating market, taking you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of...
Over the last few years in Bangkok, cycling has become very popular outdoor activity among both Thais and expats. Often...
Most tourist destinations around the world have their scammers. Thailand is no different. However, what is more tragic here is that Thai people are naturally very hospitable. They love...
Klong Suan 100 Year Market dates back to the reign of King Rama V. The market was conveniently located on...
To have a white tropical beach all to yourself in Thailand these days is still possible if you know where to go. When we arrived at this white sandy...
Many communities around Thailand seem to have Homestay programs these days, but their quality and popularity vary a lot. In my opinion, the best homestays are ones that allow...
Khao Khitchakut National Park is in Khao Khitchakut and Ma Kham districts of Chantaburi province. The park covers a rich, verdant forestland of some 58 square kilometres where...
Homestays can be found in every corner of Thailand from farming communities in Isaan to fishing villages along the coastline. Today I visited the Boathouse Laemsing Homestay in Laemsing...
Tourism statistics for March 2013 show a 19.19% increase in international travelers compared to the same month last year. In March 2013 there were 2,259,237 tourists arriving in Thailand...
Tourist attractions in Rayong are not limited to the beaches and islands. Inland there are fertile forests with an abundance of flora and fauna. Khao Chamao-Khao Wong National Park...
Although Homestay holidays are becoming more popular in Thailand, they are still mainly of interest to the local domestic market. This is largely due to the limited English...
Renowned music producer and DJ David Guetta will be performing in Thailand with his full production show. The French house DJ needs...
Phra Pradaeng in Samut Prakan Province is one of the few places in Thailand that celebrates the Songkran Festival in...
While I was exploring the BRT route I came across this fascinating museum near Wat Pariwat. I have never heard about it before so thought I would go in...
About three years ago the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) was launched in Bangkok. This picture shows the special buses that are used for the BRT route. The...
About six years ago the BBC had a story about an image of David Beckham that could be found at a Thai temple in Bangkok. I had forgotten all...
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