North Thailand is home to a number of different hill-tribe communities, each with their own heritage and traditions. Bangkok-based photographer and …
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Chiang Mai: Master Chef Turns Master Tour Guide
In this latest episode of our Master Chef Turns Master Tour Guide series, Chef Nawamin (aka Dr Boss) travels to Chiang Mai. Sometimes referred to as …
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Thai wisdom and wellness at Baan Rai Kong Khing, Chiang Mai
"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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Adventures in North Thailand with The Tuk Tuk Club
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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Celebrating the Yi Peng Lantern Festival in Northern Thailand
Celebrated in Chiang Mai and across North Thailand, the annual Yi Peng Lantern Festival is one of Thailand’s most charming events. During the time of …
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25 of the most unusual and amazing temples in Thailand
Seen one temple, seen them all, right? With an estimated 34,000 Buddhist temples in Thailand, and lots of them similar in appearance, some tourists …
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Travel off the beaten track and experience ‘Unseen Thailand’
One of the many wonderful things about Thailand is the diversity of destinations. If you want to experience another side to Thailand beyond the travel …
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The Precious Gems of Mae Hong Son
Circled by rugged mountains in Thailand’s far-flung north-west, Mae Hong Son is one of the country's most intriguing destinations. This picturesque …
6 of the best honeymoon suites in Thailand
You’ve enjoyed the most important day of your life. Now it’s time for the holiday of a lifetime. Thailand is a year-round destination and with its …
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6 of the most romantic dining experiences in Thailand
It’s no secret that Thailand continues to be one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the world. And with amazing scenery, charming hotels …
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History and hospitality in Si Satchanalai
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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Enjoy northern Thai hospitality in Mae Kampong
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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Visit an ethical elephant sanctuary in Thailand
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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Enjoy the high life in Chiang Mai
Float high above Chiang Mai and enjoy glorious views on a scenic hot air balloon flight and then enjoy a champagne reception and a luxury spa …
Nan, Phrae and Phayao: Uncovering the charms of north Thailand
Ask anybody who has been to Thailand to name their favourite location in the north of the country and there’s a good chance they may reply Chiang Mai …
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15 of the best things to see and do in Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai is an ideal destination for lovers of the outdoors. Soak up the beauty of Thailand’s northernmost province and hike along mountain trails, …
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Chiang Mai and the Mae Hong Son loop
Northern Thailand is home to some of the most gorgeous scenery in the kingdom. Travel through Chiang Mai and neighbouring Mae Hong Son province and …
Embracing the power of community based tourism in Mae Hong Son
"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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