Koh Talu, paradise island in Thailand (video)
If you don't want to see rows of beach beds, you don't even have to travel that far. And when you stay in Hua Hin you can get there in no time: Koh Talu, a small and unspoilt island just 6 hours from Bangkok.
The grandeur of Sukhothai
Sukhothai's splendor is reflected in its world-famous historical parks, but the city also offers impressive cultural attractions and promotes sustainable tourism.
Pak Nam Pran, an uncut diamond
The small town of Pak Nam Pran is located about thirty kilometers south of Hua Hin. Until recently a sleepy village by the sea, but slowly the place is starting to awaken.
Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui: the ultimate beach paradise
Chaweng Beach is one of the most scenic and vibrant beaches on the island. It even fully matches the stereotypes in the 'glossy' travel brochures: 'powder-soft white sand, azure blue sea and swaying palm trees'.
Ten waterfalls worth visiting during the rainy season
The rainy season is the perfect opportunity to discover Thailand's waterfalls as they can be admired in their full glory. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation recommends ten stunning waterfalls located throughout the country's national parks.
Staying in Bangkok: what's the best location?
A few weeks of vacation in Thailand usually starts or ends with a few days in Bangkok. The location of your hotel is important here. In this article I give some suggestions and tips that should help you determine where you can best stay in Bangkok.
Chiang Rai, a highlight in the North of Thailand (video)
Chiang Rai is not the best known, but it is the northernmost province of Thailand. Chiang Rai province shares its borders with Myanmar (Burma) and Laos. The provincial capital Chiang Rai is located almost 800 km north of Bangkok and 580 meters above sea level.
Mae Sot, another piece of Thailand
After visiting the border town of Mae Sam Laep, we continue to Mae Sot, also bordering Burma. The approximately 240 kilometer long road (105) takes us through a rugged area where we hardly encounter any sign of life except for the impressive nature.
The Sanctuary of Truth Pattaya (video)
Although a posting about the Sanctuary of Truth has often appeared on Thailandblog, I discovered a fantastically beautiful video on YouTube: The Sanctuary of Truth Pattaya unseen in Thailand.
Bangkok has many large shopping malls in the center of the city, which are tightly built in concrete and modernly furnished to serve the shopping public. However, I read on various websites about the first and now oldest department store in Bangkok: Nightingale-Olympic in Triphet Khwang Road.
Doi Mae Salong, more than just tea (video)
Doi Mae Salong is a mountain in the very north of Thailand and is located in the province of Chiang Rai, just 6 km from the border with Burma. The region is best known for the cultivation of tea, but has much more to offer.
10 tips for Koh Samui (video)
Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand, about 560 km south of Bangkok. It belongs to Surat Thani province. Samui is part of an archipelago of dozens of islands; most of them are uninhabited. In recent years, Koh Samui has developed into a popular beach destination, but still retains its charm. In this video you can see 10 tourist hotspots on the island of Koh Samui.
10 fun facts about Thai women
Thai women differ from women in other cultures in many ways, thanks to the unique mix of cultural, historical and social factors that characterize Thailand.
If you think that Thailand already has enough temples, then you are wrong. On a new temple site, Wat Huay Plak Kung, in the province of Chiang Rai, you can admire no less than 3 special buildings: an image of Guan Yin (the Goddess of Mercy), a golden Chinese Pagoda and a white Buddhist temple.
7 beautiful beaches in and near Hua Hin (video)
Just 230 km southwest of Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport is the beach resort of Hua Hin. By taxi you are about 2 hours and 40 minutes away, you can immediately enjoy long beaches, nice restaurants with fresh fish, a cozy night market, relaxed golf courses and lush nature in the immediate vicinity.
Nakhon Ratchasima has become the first province in Thailand to have three UNESCO sites, following the declaration of Khorat National Geopark as the Khorat UNESCO Global Geopark on May 24, 2023.
Khao Sok National Park (video)
Hidden in the deep south of Thailand you will find Khao Sok National Park. Khao Sok is home to an impressive rainforest, limestone cliffs, emerald green lakes, rushing waterfalls, rivers flowing through lush valleys, mysterious caves and a variety of exotic wildlife. It is therefore one of the most beautiful national parks in Thailand.