Hua Hin holds a special place in Thai tourism history. Once a quiet fishing village, it transformed into Thailand’s first seaside resort in the 1920s when the southern railway linking Hua Hin to Bangkok was constructed. Hua Hin is renowned…
Sitting on the banks of the Mekong River in the northeast province of Loei, Chiang Khan has long been a popular destination for Thai travellers. In Chiang Khan, mornings are unhurried, the air feels lighter, and a sense of tranquillity…
Eco-conscious travellers to Thailand can now check the carbon footprint of various hotels by visiting the CF-Hotels website. Launched by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in 2024, the CF-Hotels comparison program is part of a wider effort by TAT…
When it comes to slow travel, it isn’t all about the destination; it’s about the journey. The people you meet on the way, the experiences you have as you travel. In Thailand, embracing the joys of slow travel can open…
There are so many things that make Thailand such an attractive destination to visit: beautiful beaches, fabulous food, cultural delights … but above all else, it is the Thai people that make it Amazing Thailand. People like Wipaporn ‘Wi’ Ord,…
Thailand’s northeastern region of Isaan is often overlooked by tourists, but this corner of Thailand has much to offer discerning travellers with historic sites, diverse cuisine, and colourful festivals. And thanks to an affordable and efficient rail network connecting Isaan’s…
If you ask repeat visitors to Thailand what their favourite destination is in the north of the country, there’s a good chance the answer will be Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai. They are both wonderful destinations in their own right,…
Even repeat visitors to Thailand may not be familiar with Nan. Tucked away in a scenic corner of northern Thailand, this is a destination that remains well off the main tourist trail. With spectacular mountain scenery and oodles of local…
Thailand’s gorgeous beaches and islands are a magnet for travellers from around the world who want to dive, snorkel, or simply take a dip in the warm tropical waters. Sadly, the popularity of these idyllic locations has caused damage to…
International visitors to Thailand will already be familiar with the likes of Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Ko Samui and Phuket. These are all wonderful places to visit, but there is so much more to Thailand than just the mainstream destinations. Anyone…