Koh Kret – or Koh Kred – a tranquil Mon island on the Chao Phraya River that remains something of a secret to most Bangkok visitors, and even to some Thais for that matter, makes for a restorative escape from the chaos of Thailand’s capital....
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Buddhist New Year festivals are beginning at the end of this week in Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare for Cambodia’s Khmer New Year or Choul Chnam Thmey, Thailand’s Songkran, Thingyan in Myanmar, and Boun Pi Mai in...
This khao soi gai recipe makes the delicious Chiang Mai curry noodle chicken soup that is as beloved by foreign visitors as much as locals in the Northern Thailand city. Slurped at market stalls, simple eateries and fancy restaurants, khao soi gai quickly becomes addictive....
Southeast Asian wineries are a novelty for most visitors to the tropical region. The chance to see vineyards skirted by coconut palms is a singular experience – especially when an elephant and his mahout amble between the vines. For most travellers, Southeast Asian wineries aren’t even on...
The best Bangkok riverside hotels on the Chao Phraya River range from one of Bangkok’s oldest hotels, the Mandarin Oriental, to the city’s most luxurious, The Siam, and everything in between, from riverside resorts with swimming pools to sleek boutique hotels offering spectacular temple views....
A Bangkok riverside renaissance in the last six years has seen an abundance of new boutique hotels, restaurants, cafés, and bars sprouting along the banks of Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River, luring locals and expats as much as tourists to Thailand’s ‘River of Kings’. A Bangkok...
A weekend in Chiang Mai is just enough time to get a taste of northern Thailand’s former Lanna capital. While most travellers focus on the old walled city and gilded pagodas, the city is home to fantastic food, serious cafés, seriously good shopping, and absorbing...
Visiting Bangkok in October during the funeral of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej? Then you may wish to consider adjusting your travel plans to take in lesser-visited sights, stay in more off the beaten track neighbourhoods, or explore other parts of Thailand. Thailand’s late King Bhumibol...
Bangkok street food stalls are not going anywhere for now so street food lovers around the world can breathe a deep sigh of relief, cancel those direct flights to Phuket and Chiang Mai, and start salivating once again. UPDATE: The situation appears to be changing...
Where to stay in Chiang Mai is easy. If it’s your first time to Northern Thailand then you need to be in the Old City as gawking at pagodas will be your priority. If you’re a second time visitor, then base yourself on hip Nimmanhaemin...
Where to eat in Chiang Mai for the best Northern Thai Lanna cuisine depends on how far you’re prepared to travel to eat well. Make the effort and you’re in for some of the most memorable meals you’ll have in Thailand. With its distinctive Lanna...
48 hours in Bangkok devoted to deliciousness is our idea of a perfect two days in the Thai capital. While two days and two nights aren’t nearly enough time to eat your way through the city, you’ll certainly get a good taste of Bangkok’s gastronomic...
