Waste disposal on Koh Larn, an unsolvable problem
Ampai Sakdanukuljit, assistant director of the Tourism and Sports Board, presented Silapakorn University's report on Koh Larn's tourism capacity to Deputy Mayor ApichartVirapal and the Tourism Authority of Thailand Pattaya. A first step towards new plans to protect the island's ecosystem.
From June 1 to September 30, Thailand's most famous beach is closed to tourists. The authorities want to give nature the opportunity to recover during that period. The continuous flow of thousands of day-trippers has put a heavy burden on the coral in the area. It is the first time that the beach, part of Noppharat Thara-Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park in Krabi, will close.
Romance on Koh Samui (video)
Koh Samui is an excellent destination for a honeymoon or other romantic getaways. In this video you can see why.
Phuket breathes (video)
In the south of Thailand, in the Andaman Sea, is Thailand's largest and most popular island: Phuket. The hilly island (highest point at 516m) with a lot of deciduous forest, is 543km² in size (50 km long and about 20 km wide).
Full Moon Party – Koh Phangan, innocent fun or…?
Every month, many young tourists travel to the island of Koh Phangan in Surat Thani province to experience the Full Moon Party on Haad Rin Beach. Unfortunately, there are also many injuries at this famous party.
A nice travel guide to Koh Chang
Koh Chang is the largest island of the Koh Chang archipelago in the eastern Gulf of Bangkok, in Trat province. It is an excellent holiday destination, but also a great opportunity for people who live in Bangkok or Pattaya for a few days to enjoy what Koh Chang and the surrounding islands have to offer.
Dutchman runs his own diving school on Koh Tao
Under the motto "Droombaan" the website RTL Z publishes a number of stories about Dutch people who switched from a well-paid job to a less well-paid life, but now enjoy all the freedom of their own entrepreneur by doing what they once dreamed of. .
Is Chaweng beach disappearing on Koh Samui?
It had been about nine years since I was last on Koh Samui. Time for renewed acquaintance. Conclusion: Koh Samui is still worth it, but what's up with the beach?
Algae nuisance on Koh Larn
There is a real algae plague on the island of Koh Larn near Pattaya. Although it is a "normal" natural phenomenon, some, especially Chinese tourists, were very disappointed that this part of the trip was canceled.
Famous Maya Bay on Phi Phi Islands is temporarily closing
The Maya Bay in Noppharat Thara Beach National Park on Phi Phi Islands is temporarily closed so that nature can recover. It has been almost completely destroyed by mass tourism, the coral reefs have been damaged by boats that anchor there.
New guide to Koh Chang
Koh Chang, the island in southeastern Thailand, remains a popular holiday destination. It is not only a great destination for a longer stay, but also very suitable, living in Thailand, for a short stay to escape the daily grind.
Number of islands in Thailand closed to tourists
The Thai government has announced that the southern Similan Islands, an archipelago in the Andaman Sea, will no longer be accessible to tourists for five months. One island, Koh Tachai, will also remain closed to tourism after that period.
Angthong Villa – Romance on Koh Samui (video)
On Koh Samui you will find many luxurious accommodations such as Angthong Villa where you have a view of the Big Buddha and the neighboring islands. Here you can enjoy every conceivable luxury and comfort as well as the popular all-inclusive formula. The villas guarantee the necessary privacy and romance, excellent for a honeymoon or the necessary 'quality time' with your loved one.
Phuket will get mixed luxury five star luxury accommodation
Real estate developer Proud Real Estate Co is going to build a luxury five-star hotel on Kamala Beach in Phuket. The hotel is part of MontAzure, a so-called mixed-use project with villas, condos, beach clubs, shopping center, spa and a village for independent living and elderly people in need.
How hot it was and how far…Phi Phi Islands
It must be about ten years ago that I last visited the Phi Phi Islands, within sailing distance of the resort of Ao Nang near Krabi. Because my friend Raysiya's son was doing an internship for three months in an extremely luxurious hotel near Krabi, a visit to the islands was obvious.
The island of Koh Larn near Pattaya
Due to the enormous popularity of Koh Larn, only 7,5 kilometers away from Pattaya, it can count on visitor numbers of 7.000 tourists per day. In the weekend even on 10.000 interested people. In an earlier posting, however, the downside of the island's popularity has been described, such as the ever-large mountain of waste and safety.
Koh Tao, a paradise above and below water (video)
Koh Tao, in the South of Thailand, is shaped like a turtle. The island covers only 21 km² and is covered with lush tropical vegetation. You can relax on paradise beaches.