Thailand – 2008 Update
Aside from this, much has altered over the last few years and, happily, pretty much all of it for the better. Before the new airport, the journey into the city was a long and even slower one than it is now, through streets so grubby that many
Bangkok – City of Angels – Plus a Beelzebub or Two
This meant ‘village of plums favoured by boars’. There aren’t so many boars, angels or plum trees in modern Bangkok, but this most effervescent of cities, after its recent
Thai History – the Modern (bangkok) Period
Shortly before the Burmese siege of Ayutthaya ended in its demise as the capital of the nation in the Ayutthaya era of Siamese history, a young general called Phaya Taksin gathered some men in
Pattaya – World’s Sleaziest Place?
Girly bars
Pattaya is especially infamous for its girly bars. The official closing time in ‘entertainment zones’ is 1am, but ‘closing time’ is defined as switching off the
Pattaya, Thailand – Top Five
Pattaya Top 5
1) Tee off.
If you are a fanatic golfer or one who doesn’t like to play the same course twice then Pattaya, which has more nearby top-flight golf
Thai History – the Ayudhaya Period
Thai History – The Ayutthaya Period
King Ramathibodi I’s name literally means ‘Rama at the Bhodi tree’ and pays homage to the tree under which the Buddha gained enlightenment and was freed from
Chiang Mai Adventure Sports
In addition to possessing a full range of accommodation options and being Thailand’s premier arts centre, Chiang Mai is, arguably along with Ao Nang in Krabi province, one of Thailand’s two most exciting adventure sports
Guide to Pai, Thailand
Pai
Prepare to postpone any planned adventure activities, as this town 120 kilometres north of Chiang Mai has a relaxing effect on most people’s minds that often puts paid to planned itineraries. Activities available
Asian Holiday Money Guide
Holiday in Asia, probably your flights are booked, guide books bought, and even the packing has started, you are almost ready for that well deserved few weeks, or even months holiday in Asia.
Staying at a one of those gorgeous Bali
Thailand Travel 10 Tips
1. Koh Chang – Don’t stop at only Koh Chang because Koh Mak, Koh Kood and Islands surrounding Koh Chang also have more beautiful beaches and water.
2. Chiang Mai – Try to find hotels outside of the city such as on