Lampang is one of northern Thailand’s most underrated destinations. While neighbouring Chiang Mai attracts the majority of visitors, Lampang offers an …
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Lampang is one of northern Thailand’s most underrated destinations. While neighbouring Chiang Mai attracts the majority of visitors, Lampang offers an …
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With its deep-rooted wellness traditions, Thailand is an ideal choice for a holiday where you prioritise your health and well-being. From the ancient …
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Imagine waking up in the cool morning air in North Thailand. Sipping a coffee as mist drifts between the trees, birds begin their morning chorus, and …

For decades, the journey from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by overnight sleeper train has been a rite of passage for budget travellers and slow travel …
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Thailand is already renowned for cultural festivals like Songkran and Loy Krathong, but is also extending its soft power and becoming established as a …
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Respect for the older generation is ingrained in Thai culture, and it’s one of the many reasons that make Thailand such a welcoming destination for …
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The majority of tourists travelling to Northern Thailand will visit the well-known destinations of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. They are both rewarding …
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Our Itinerary Ideas series is aimed at repeat visitors to Thailand looking to explore new destinations and discover another side of Thailand that is …
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The lush green mountains of Chiang Mai offer abundant hiking opportunities for nature lovers and adventure seekers. This region of Northern Thailand …
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If you think about the most iconic form of transport in Thailand, it’s probably the tuk-tuk that springs to mind. But before the tuk-tuk arrived …
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For the latest edition of our Itinerary Ideas series, we focus on historic Thailand and the ancient capitals of Ayutthaya and Sukhothai. Although this …
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Many overseas travellers planning a trip to North Thailand may only be familiar with Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. While they are both fabulous …
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If you’re visiting Thailand for a two or three week holiday, spending around four days in Chiang Mai is a good introduction to the cultural capital of …
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With so much to see and do in Northern Thailand, you could spend weeks in this region and never get bored. There is something here for people of all …
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The Michelin food guides aren’t just about fine-dining. With a nod to Thailand’s famous street food, the Michelin Guide Thailand includes a number of …
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A province rich in history and blessed with spectacular scenery, Nan is one of the most rewarding destinations to visit in North Thailand. And yet, …
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We’ve written before about the complex issue of elephants in Thailand and highlighted a number of ethical elephant facilities that tourists can visit. …

Chiang Mai was the former capital of the old Lanna kingdom which covered a large area of what is now north Thailand. And while that separate kingdom …
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Before it became part of Thailand, the north of Thailand was once home to the Lanna kingdom. And the Lanna heritage is still reflected in the …

It was back in 2008 when the Blaine family from the UK travelled to Thailand on a trip that would have life-changing consequences. Sarah and Felix …
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