Thailand facts and figures
Thailand is a great destination for a holiday. The country offers many options for travelers, regardless of the available budget. For tourists who do not yet know Thailand very well, we have listed some facts and things worth knowing.
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.
Excursion to Kanchanaburi (1 or 2 days)
A popular excursion from Bangkok is a trip to Kanchanaburi. The province is best known for the Burma railway and the cemetery of honor. But there is more: natural beauty, Mon village, Sai Yok waterfall, Lawa cave, the river Kwai. And then relax in your hammock on your floatel.
Cycling in Bangkok, always fun (video)
One of the best excursions you can undertake as a tourist is cycling in Bangkok. You will get to know a part of Bangkok that you would otherwise not easily discover.
10 most popular excursions in and around Bangkok
Bangkok is an impressive city. There is much to see. Most tourists, especially those who visit this exotic metropolis for the first time, want to see and experience as much as possible.
Almost everyone knows the mighty and majestic Chao Phraya, this river through Bangkok is busy. The many branches take you through a system of canals through unknown parts of Bangkok. It is remarkable to see how many people live in humble huts on the waterfront.
Floating Market in Damnoen Saduak
The Floating Market in Damnoen Saduak is located just over 100 kilometers outside of Bangkok and is on the agenda of many tourists and visitors to the Thai capital.
Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai (video)
Thailand's roof houses the highest mountain in the kingdom. The mountain Doi Inthanon is no less than 2565 meters above sea level. If you are staying in Chiang Mai, a visit to the national park of the same name is definitely recommended.
Khao Mai Kaew Cave on Koh Lanta, worth a visit
A great cave on Koh Lanta that has not yet been exploited by the institutionalized excursion industry. A gem of an island in the Andaman Sea.
A piece of unknown Thailand or back to the past
Barely thirty kilometers below Bangkok, in the province of Samut Prakan, there is an extensive wetland. Rice fields, villages with wooden houses and an awful lot of klongs. A beautiful area for a wonderful excursion.
5 nice Thailand tips (video)
In this video by Jim Hopkinson he highlights 5 activities that you can undertake as a tourist. There are of course many more depending on what interests you.
Agenda: To the Amphawa floating market on July 13 with the NL association Hua Hin/Cha-am
NVTHC events man, Patrick Franssen, has planned a nice excursion on Wednesday 13 July. Under his guidance you can pay a fascinating visit to Amphawa, the floating market about 100 km before Bangkok. From my own experience I can say that Amphawa is the nicest among the floating markets.
Fruity excursions in Rayong
Those who visit Thailand are quickly surprised by the large quantities of fresh fruit that you can buy everywhere. That is precisely why it is nice to see where all this delicious sweet fruit comes from.
Agenda: N/A Sea view and the riddle of Pak Nam
Zeezicht of the Dutch Thailand Association in Bangkok has planned another excursion and writes the following about it in a newsletter.
Agenda: Excursion N/A Sea view to Yan Nawa in Bangkok
The organizers of Zeezicht, a department of NVT Bangkok, have a nice excursion planned for next Tuesday, February 9th.
Cycling through Bangkok with Co van Kessel (video)
For more than 23 years, the company of the late Co van Kessel has been a household name in Bangkok when it comes to bicycle tours. What started as a hobby and out of love for the city grew into Bangkok's first bicycle tour company.
Damnoen Saduak – floating market near Bangkok (video)
Damnoen Saduak floating market west of Bangkok is one of the most popular excursions in Thailand.
Trips from Cha-am/Hua Hin with Dutch guide
A week or so ago there was a message on this blog from a Dutch woman who praised a wonderful day trip she and her husband had made led by a Dutch-speaking guide.
We, my husband and I, made a wonderful day trip yesterday with Paul and his wife Bussaya Christiaans, who live in Cha-am, and we would like to encourage everyone to book a day or multi-day tour with them.
10 trips in and around Pattaya
If you stay in Pattaya or Chonburi province, you won't have to be bored for a day. There is probably no city in Thailand where tourists have so much choice for a day trip, excursion or sightseeing. Most of these trips are also fun for children.
Agenda: SME Thailand excursion to car races in Buriram
At the invitation of Henk Kiks of B-Quik, a 3-day excursion will be organized under the flag of MKB Thailand to the Thailand Super Series car races in Buriram, which will take place from 25 to 27 October.
What are luxury excursions in Phuket
We are going to Thailand on October 21 next year for 16 days, Khao Lak Mmerlin resort. We are looking for fun excursions. We would like to see some interesting architecture, but also how the locals live and live.