Thailand Tourism

Thailand Culture
A brief list of things to know about the culture of Thailand.

History of Thailand
Read on to know more about Thailand, the only country in Southeast Asia to avoid European Colonization…

Thailand: Khao Sok National Park
Thailand's Khao Sok National Park makes a challenging jungle adventure for those who prefer to travel off the beaten path.

Astudo to Manage New Hotel In Samui - Away Koh Pha Ngan
After successfully launching 4 resort properties under its X2, Away and Le Bayburi brands, Astudo has the honor to proudly represent Away Resort Koh Pha Ngan, Thailand. It is scheduled to open in late 2009.

Get Away to Koh Kood - "Maldives of Thailand"
Asking most people what their ultimate dream destination would be to really get away from the hustle and bustle, the majority will answer to escape to a beautiful, unspoiled island which hardly has been touched by mankind.

Slow Tourism - The Concept of Away Resorts
Slow Tourism is to reduce the "volume" of experiences on a vacation, and instead focus on the "quality" of experiences. It is about slowing the pace of a holiday down so you have the opportunity to interact with the people and places you experience, instead of just trying see and do as much as possible in the amount of time available.

Thailand - X2 Samui officially opens its doors
X2 Resorts (pronounced "Cross To"), Thailand’s first chain of designer resorts, is ready to unveil the latest X2 Resort at Koh Samui.

Chiang Mai Bed and Breakfasts
You’re probably familiar with Chiang Mai’s budget guest houses and luxury hotels. For a different experience you can stay in bed and breakfasts (B&B) that have their own character and charms.

Tourism Boom for Nakhon Nayok Province In Thailand
Tourism is booming in the Thai province of Nakhon Nayok but the visitors are almost all Thai. How long will it be before westerners start discovering the charms of this area?

Hua Hin Hotels - A haven of grandeur and opulence
Accommodation in Hua Hin is simply fantastic. Hua Hin hotels with their state-of-the-art facilities and sincere services make your stay a memorable experience. Therefore Hua Hin is an ideal tourist destination for these reasons that go without saying.

Chiang Mai Nightlife: The Hotspots
To a new tourist in town, the nightlife in Chiang Mai, Thailand may look limited. Though not as plentiful or varied as the scene in Bangkok, Chiang Mai does have its own vibrant hotspots.

Pai, Thailand - Valley Nice!
Pai is a small town nestled in a beautiful valley, just a 4 hours bus ride away from Chiang Mai, Thailand. A favourite place for travellers seeking escape from the city, it has captured the hearts of many unsuspecting tourists and they just cannot bear to leave this paradise.

How To Enjoy The Best Of Chiang Mai In 1 Day’s Travel
Many tourists name Chiang Mai as their favourite travel destination. If you have only 1 day, here are some suggestions on how to experience the best of this charming city in northern Thailand.

Phuket Hotels - Cheering Your Journey Moments
Phuket is a beautiful island in Thailand that offers various tourist destinations. It is a land of clean white sandy beaches, glorious museums, splendid temples, and beautiful national parks. Phuket showcases a perfect blend of beauty of locations with natural atmosphere.

Phuket Hotels - a good value for money
Phuket is a popular travel destination in Thailand drawing tourists with its beautiful beaches and its picturesque natural beauty. This is the largest island of the country lying at the Andaman Sea coastline in southern part of Thailand.

What is Face?
The Asian concept of 'face' is often suggested as the explanation for all things strange in Thai behaviour. How much influence does face really have on the Thai mentality?

Bangkok Nightlife Guide: Get A Good Guide
Bangkok was named the best place in Asia, and ranked fourth in the world by a leading travel magazine

Let's Have Fun - Bangkok Clubs
Bangkok clubs are know world round for their food and music, which helps to make Thailand a hot spot for tourists

Bangkok Hotels
Bangkok is not only the capital city of Thailand but also its largest city and the most prominent destination in the region of Southeastern Asia.

The Glitz and Glamour of Bangkok Hotels
Bangkok welcomes tourists to a fascinating, vibrant and colorful experience which at times can even get mind-boggling. The hotels in Bangkok dot the landscape alongside glinting skyscrapers which grace the city. Bangkok never fails to impress one with its attractions, past and present, which blend harmoniously together.

Golden Land PLC Thailand
Golden Land plc new property developments. Projections for future housing developments.

Bringing Western Values to Thailand
As more westerners make Thailand their home, our western values start to intrude on Thai people's lives. How far should we take pushing western values into Thailand?

Reducing Holiday Expenses in Phuket and Thailand
A few simple tips to keep your holiday expenses down when visiting Phuket and Thailand.

Ladyboys of Phuket
Ladyboys or ‘katoeys’ are a common stereotype of Thailand. But are there really lots of ladyboys in Thailand and if so, why?

Bamboo flute makers of Ban Laos – the heritage of generations
The bamboo flute makers of Ban Laos are descendants of migrants from Laos who have settled in Bangkok more than 200 years ago and have preserved the art of flute making that's practiced till today.

Owning a Bar on a Tropical Island - is it really a Dream?
Owning a bar on a tropical island is many people's fantasy but does the reality live up to the dream?

Hotels in Sathon - Bangkok hotels in embassy row
Hotels in Sathon are Bangkok hotels in a location of prime residential and commercial properties. Of the few canals left in Bangkok, two of them are in Sathon, an area with a long and rich history. Our story begins with one of these canals.

5 Things I Love About Living in Thailand
What do you love about the place where you live? Here are 5 things about living in Thailand that I love. I couldn’t possibly choose which of these would make it as my number one favourite thing, but these are definitely the top 5!

Hotels in Pratunam – Bangkok's Watergate hotels by the Saen Saab
Hotels in Pratunam are the Bangkok hotels located near the bustling Pratunam market, an old sluice gate and an old canal dug in the reign of King Rama III (1824 – 1851) for a war that didn't take place. Since then, the area has changed drastically. But the canal is still there, serving a completely different purpose.

Bangkok Shrines – the legends and faiths of centuries
Bangkok Shrines are dedicated to a rich variety of centuries old Hindu and Chinese gods and goddesses, a legacy of the early Indian Buddhist scholars and Chinese immigrants.

Lotus, Towers and Fragrant spices: Focus On Southeast Asia
Conflict and consensus in terms of mutual understanding is unique to this region. But what holds the future, now explored in full during the forthcoming SSEAR conference in the Thai capital Bangkok.

Monument to the Expeditionary Force – someone still remembers
The Monument to the Expeditionary Force in Bangkok is a memorial to the Thai soldiers killed on the Western Front in World War I. Why did Thailand join in a European war among mostly colonial powers?

The price of preserving our cultural heritage
Bangkok communities reflect a diverse and rich cultural mix, a legacy from the centuries of the early immigrants. Some of these communities have strived and survived. Others are fast disappearing. Some are on the verge of extinction. How do we preserve our cultural heritage and at what price?

The Dusit Thani Hotel – the city in the fourth heaven
The Dusit Thani Hotel Bangkok heads the list of hotels in Silom, an area rich in history and regal traditions. The name Dusit Thani has a celestial allure that adds to the magic and charm.

Thailand’s Unrest: Packing Strategies for the Coup Near You
Need answers about the effects of Thailand’s recent unrest? Take one coup, mix up the visa regulations and pour it all into a bright blue suitcase. What do you get?

Holiday Business As Usual for Tourists in Thailand
Thousands of British tourists in Thailand were continuing their holidays today largely unaffected by yesterday's military coup, according to UK travel agents.

Dealing with Thailand’s Tightened Visa Regulations
It is the end of an era in Thailand. A sudden tightening of Thailand’s Tourist Visa regulations will send tens of thousands of long-term travels out of its borders over the next four months. What happens next when Thailand doesn’t want you anymore?

Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok – Resurrecting the Golden Land
Suvarnabhumi Airport raised from the boggy Cobra Swamp in a 43 year effort, is now the new Bangkok International Airport and aviation gateway to Thailand. The name Suvarnabhumi has a long and interesting history, reminiscent of a golden era of peace and prosperity.

Budget Travel In Thailand: How to Travel in Thailand With Style and Without Bankruptcy
Abstract: Planning a trip to Thailand with the islands in mind? If you are on a tight budget and are looking for a way to skim a few bucks off your travel expenses don’t even think about packing until you read this article. It may save you up to 40% of your vacation costs without giving up the quality and style of your vacation.

Pridi Banomyong - the father of Thai democracy
Pridi Banomyong was one of the prominent leaders in the 1932 coup that changed Thailand to a constitutional monarchy. He laid the legal framework and political structure for a modern democracy.

Bangkok - Thailand Hot Spots
Bangkok is a beautiful mix of the old and the new, the modern and the ancient evident from its skyline that comprises of Buddhist temples (wats), luxury hotels, high-rise office buildings and shopping malls making it a kaleidoscope.

Royal Barge Procession 2006 Diamond Jubilee on the Chao Phraya
The Royal Barge Procession 2006 was part of the grand celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the reign of H M King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. It's the 15th procession in His Majesty's reign and the grandest to date.

Thailand Islands: The Five Costly Mistakes You don’t Want to make
The inexperienced Thailand traveler may be unconscious to the fact that a satisfying vacation in Southern Thailand Islands is not a surefire thing. This article will reveal the biggest mistakes you don’t want to make before and during your visit to the Thai Islands.

Thailand Islands – The Five Reasons That Make Koh Phangan The Perfect Choice
Planning a trip to Thailand with islands in mind? Don't make your decision until you read this article and discover why Koh Phangan should be your first choice.

Thailand is Their Land: Travel to Thailand
If you want to experience Thailand and all its beauty, read this informative travel guide and discover where to go when you travel to Thailand.

The Bangkok Corrections Museum - prison life in a Thai jail
The Bangkok Corrections Museum in Maha Chai Road preserves gruesome aspects of Thai prison history and the brutal prison life before reforms were made to the penal system.

Antique Siamese Maps - new discoveries of old treasures
In 1995, 17 antique Siamese maps were uncovered in the Grand Palace. After years of research on their origins, these rare old maps on Thailand and China were on public display for the first time from January – March 2006 at the Jim Thompson House.

Legend of the Erawan Shrine - a legacy of faith
The Erawan Shrine, a symbol of faith for thousands, is located near the Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel, Bangkok. What’s the origin of the legend of this Hindu deity popularly known as the four-faced Buddha?

Bangkok Holidays
Read about Bangkok city and tourism in Bangkok with cheap flights to Bangkok.

The Museum of Buddhist Art – a rare collection of Buddha statues
The Museum of Buddhist Art in Bangkok has a rare collection of Buddha statues and sculptures based on Buddhist art forms that are a rich cultural heritage of the old kingdoms in Thailand and the neighboring countries.

Santa Cruz Church – the Portuguese legacy in Bangkok
Santa Cruz Church in Bangkok, the church of the holy cross, was built in 1770 during the reign of King Taksin. Nestled on the banks of the Chao Phraya, this old Catholic church is a legacy of Thai-Portuguese relations that date back to the 16th century.

The Bangkok forts – citadels of Rattanakosin
The Bangkok forts along the Chao Phraya River and defensive canal rings guarded Rattanakosin when it was first established as the capital. What remains of these Bangkok legacies today?

River cruise in Bangkok – sightseeing on the Chao Phraya
A river cruise in Bangkok on the Chao Phraya River gives fascinating insights into life on this river of kings. The historical monuments and communities present a picture of stark contrasts.

The Trimurti Shrine – in the quest for true love at the Lovers' Shrine
The Trimurti Shrine, named after the Trinity of Hindu Gods, is a popular shrine in Bangkok where legend has it that those who pray there for true love will have their prayers answered and their dreams fulfilled.

The Royal Barge Procession – splendor on the Chao Phraya
The Royal Barge Procession in Bangkok, conducted during very special occasions, is a spectacular kilometer long armada sailing down the Chao Phraya River, the river of kings.

Chinatown Bangkok – Yaowarat, the Chinese legacy
Yaowarat or Chinatown Bangkok is as old as Bangkok. The Chinese immigrants settled here during the reign of King Rama I and turned it into a bustling district with some unusual historical landmarks.

The legendary Oriental Bangkok – the grand dame turns 130
The Oriental Bangkok, the world-renowned luxury hotel, is the oldest hotel in Bangkok. With her legacy of famous writers and a long and famous history, she celebrates her 130th anniversary this year.

Sun, Sea, Sand, Jomtien Beach, Thailand
Jomtien – Thailand for the Ultimate Beach Vacation - where it is and what it can offer.

Chiang Mai: Hotspot Waiting For You
With its myriad temples, green-flecked mountains and blossoming art scene, the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai has been a natural flocking point for tourists from all corners of the globe for years.

Ko Chang, Thailand – Water Festival of Loi Kathong
Water festivals occur every full moon in Thailand. The Loi Kathong festival in Ko Chang is one you have to see.