Tucked away in a serene location in Ranong province on Thailand’s Andaman Coast, the village of Baan Talae Nok has always been off the tourist radar. …
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Tucked away in a serene location in Ranong province on Thailand’s Andaman Coast, the village of Baan Talae Nok has always been off the tourist radar. …
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The winners of the Responsible Thailand Awards 2020 were announced during a special online ceremony held on 8 December 2020. The event was hosted by …
"We use food as medicine. When your heart is well, you are not stressed". This is the ethos of Baan Rai Kong Khing, a village in the Hang Dong …
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If you’ve visited Thailand, there’s a good chance that at some point you’ve been in the back of a tuk-tuk. The iconic 3-wheelers are part of the …
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Across the world, the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has created far reaching consequences. The death toll has been accompanied by emotional stress, …
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The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a new safety initiative to prepare for the return of tourism post Covid-19. Working closely with …
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"We should work for the elephants; not make the elephants work for us." This is the simple and heartfelt ethos of Elephants World in Kanchanaburi. …
If you’ve visited Thailand before you’ll already know how creative the local people are. Artisans in different regions of the country produce an array …
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Under the cover of darkness, a rare visitor to the shores of Ko Samui makes her way along the beach. Slowly, but surely, she moves along the sand …
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Ko Chang is one of Thailand’s most popular resort islands and holidays here are mainly about relaxing at the beach. There is, though, another side to …
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Tucked away in the eastern coastal province of Trat, there’s a good chance you may not have heard of Ban Nam Chiao. But this unassuming fishing …
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For anybody planning a trip to Sukhothai, do make time to visit the picturesque district of Si Satchanalai. Home to historical ruins and scenic …
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Thailand’s smallest province, Samut Songkhram, is located 50 miles to the south-west of Bangkok. The province is known locally as Maeklong and is …
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Located 25 miles to the west of central Bangkok, the quiet village of Ban Don Kai Dee is a rewarding destination for anybody interested in Thai …
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Only an hour away from Chiang Mai city centre, the scenic mountain village of Baan Mae Kampong offers a refreshing break from city life. Mae Kampong …
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The issue of elephants in tourism is an emotive subject. It’s also a complicated one. For example, we’ve used the word 'sanctuary', but in Thailand …
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There is a growing awareness about the importance of responsible tourism when visiting destinations. The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) …
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"Arrive with an empty cup." These were amongst the first words my Thai guide, Khun Ball, said to me when I met him recently on a trip to Ban Muang …
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