Holiday Thailand: 10 tips to prevent theft of your luggage
Although I have been coming to Thailand for many years, nothing has ever been stolen from me. In that respect, Thailand is a pleasant holiday destination. Nevertheless, it is good to take some preventive measures. This certainly also applies to backpackers who travel around Thailand and neighboring countries with a backpack.
Reader question: Is Koh Chang still fun for backpackers?
I went to Koh Chang years ago as a backpacker. The atmosphere was relaxed then. I want to go here again. Can someone tell me if you can still go there as a backpacker? Or is the island now full of expensive hotels?
British student in Thailand gets blood from backpackers
British student Lucy Hill (see photo) of 21 is in a hospital in Thailand after a moped accident. She has already had several surgeries. She needs blood transfusions to stay alive, but the hospital doesn't have enough of her rare blood type A- in stock.
THAI COUNTRY (video)
This tourist spent two weeks in Thailand with his girlfriend. During his backpacking holiday he filmed the famous tourist highlights such as diving, boating, the sleeper train, temples, markets and more. The results are impressive.
Night train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok
Night train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. I had heard good things about it, so I definitely wanted to try it out.
Backpackers in Thailand (video)
Today an atmospheric video of two backpackers who visited three countries in 23 days. In this part you can see the visit to Thailand filmed with a Canon 5D mkII.
News from Thailand – October 28, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Abt Wat Sa Ket backs down; five monks get task back
• Man who chopped up Japanese used to be a butcher
• Backpackers camp on the old pier, but it's no longer allowed
Never point with your big toe…
They each crammed it into a special compartment of the Backpack; “The Lonely Planet”, the travel bible of the quintessential backpacker. Packed with travel information about some 170 countries and territories.
Reader question: Backpacker daily budget for Thailand
At the beginning of next year I will be making a backpacking trip through Thailand and probably some neighboring countries as the conclusion of my studies.
Thailand backpackers fear the end of Lonely Planet
How many backpackers have discovered Thailand with a Lonely Planet edition in hand or in their backpack? Will this piece of nostalgia also disappear?
Backpacking Thailand (video)
The editors of Thailandblog received this video from Fokke Baarssen. He made the film during a 25-day backpacking trip through Thailand.
I am a 26 year old woman and I want to travel through Thailand with a backpack at the beginning of August. My itinerary is not quite ready yet. On my list are at least the North of Thailand with the Golden Triangle and Ayutthaya.
We are going backpacking from July 1 to August 27 in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. At the end we want a beach holiday in Thailand.
Column: Khao San Road (Rice Street)
Who does not know him, this street of streets. The center of the famous backpacker ghetto 'Bang Lamphu' in the Thai capital Bangkok.
Thailand best suited for cheap backpacking holidays
For backpackers who want to visit different cities - without paying too much for hotel stays - Thailand is the most suitable destination.
Reader question: Can I stay in a temple for a few days in Thailand?
I have a question for you, it seems very interesting to me to spend two days somewhere in Thailand in the middle of the mountains and nature in a monastery or temple. This out of admiration and interest in Buddhism.
Residents of Koh Samet trapped between government services
For generations, the residents of Koh Samet lived in peace and quiet. Now it is a popular holiday island with 63 holiday parks. The original inhabitants are caught between two government departments.