Tag: "Thailand"
Unique plant-based dining experiences in Thailand
By Paul Eyers on Mar 19, 2023 in Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany
With brand new exciting eateries in Bangkok opening on a regular basis and many established restaurants, hotels and resorts around the country adapting and expanding on their plant based offering, there’s never been a better time to visit Thailand. 
10 reasons to attend Bangkok Riverside Fest
Bangkok Riverside Fest 2023 held on the 3rd – 5th February along the Chao Praya River next to Anantara Riverside Resort is filled with endless activities and events for all the family.
New Bangkok rail hub for Thailand's long distance trains
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has announced the relocation – effective from today - of 52 long-distance, rapid, and express train services from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Station to the new Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal.
Luxury living, peace and tranquillity in Pattaya?
International travel has resumed and restriction free borders have become a reality, so it’s time for us all to start planning, booking and getting excited about our next travel adventures.
Start planning your meaningful Winter break
By Christopher Hill on Aug 02, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Hotels, Mexico, Morocco, North America, Regions, Resorts, Thailand
For those of you who would like to keep the Vitamin D levels up naturally, with sunshine, this Winter, it is time to start planning. 
Thailand welcomes back luxury yacht charters
Since the 1st of March 2022, Thailand has opened its borders to international tourism, allowing flight, border crossings and entry by water so that luxury yacht charters can once again resume. To be granted entry, fully vaccinated visitors must apply for a pass under the TEST & GO scheme or the sandbox programme. Visitors who
Coming in 2024: Rosewood Residences Kamala
By Paul Johnson on Jan 30, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Real Estate, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Vacation Rentals
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has announced Rosewood Residences Kamala, the first branded residential project in Kamala on the island of Phuket, Thailand. Located next to one of the most discrete coastlines along the lush tropical hillside of Kamala Bay and set in a posh neighborhood brimming with shops and restaurants, the property’s 14 stand-alone luxury 
Southeast Asia's top 5 remote beaches
By Sam Clark on Sep 30, 2017 in Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Going Out, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Myanmar, Regions, Speciality Travel, Thailand
Any sun-loving traveller’s dream is to stumble across a secret beach. Ideally, we’re thinking somewhere you can get a sense of escapism, but can still access your creature comforts. Here’s a run-down of the top five beaches of Southeast Asia that offer that feeling of blissful remoteness, with a few luxury perks thrown in as well. 1.Koh 
A luxury Thailand wedding
Whether it’s the glowing beauty of the bride, the grace of the first dance or the venue itself, aesthetics matter when it comes to your wedding day. This explains why foreign locations are becoming increasingly desirable by those approaching their big day. Thailand is currently a very popular location, offering landscapes of genuine beauty that
The 5 greatest natural wonders in Koh Samui, Thailand
The beautiful island of Koh Samui has it all. With white sandy beaches, breathtaking sunsets, and clear oceans, it really is an idyllic island paradise. It is a lesser known holiday destination, but is one of Thailand’s secret havens: it was only discovered by tourists in the last 20 years and since then has grown
Enjoy an authentic street food tour and cookery class in Thailand
By Paul Johnson on Nov 25, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Regions, Resorts, Special Offers & Packages, Thailand, Travel Miscellany
A five star resort has launched a brand new experience for guests to enjoy an authentic street food tour and cookery class followed by the chance to prepare a meal for over 20 disabled children in Khao Lak, Thailand. The Sarojin‘s new “Street Food, Cook for Kids” package is designed to bring guests into contact with 
Sky high in Bangkok, Thailand
Travelers visiting Bangkok’s central business and nightlife district, Silom, will be confronted by a myriad of entertainment options, but here we make a couple of suggestions to “elevate” your experiences – quite literally! Take to the cockpit of a 737, and then visit the Vertigo restaurant and bar at the capital’s Banyan Tree. Flight Experience
A guide to Bangkok's temples
Few cities have the energy and intensity of Bangkok. With 12 million people, it’s long been a big player in terms of size, but investment over the past 30 years has turned it into a bustling metropolis on a par with Singapore or Tokyo. And when it comes to food and nightlife, it’s one of the best cities
Photograph of the week: A storm near Koh Chang, Thailand
This photograph was taken earlier this year during a trip to Koh Chang in Thailand. Jon Raho passed this bridge several times during his stay there, and finally decided to stop one late afternoon to take a photograph of the sunset. But instead the weather changed and he was faced with a black cloud engulfing
Luxury and fried silkworms in Northeast Thailand
By Charles Coleman on Jul 11, 2011 in Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Thailand, Travel Miscellany
Silk-weaving is a well-established, traditional craft in the rural villages of Northeast Thailand (or “Isan” as the locals call it.) Old ladies with wizened faces sit at their antique wooden looms on a dusty floor, skillfully and painstakingly threading the most intricate of “mudmee” weft patterns into the warp. Indeed, archaeologists found the oldest silk 
