Thailand Drops Pre Travel Covid Testing
Fully vaccinated travellers to Thailand can now enter the country without the need for pre travel covid testing, as part of the country’s Test & Go policy. No Pre Travel Covid Testing from 1 April…
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Fully vaccinated travellers to Thailand can now enter the country without the need for pre travel covid testing, as part of the country’s Test & Go policy. No Pre Travel Covid Testing from 1 April…
Phetchaburi Province has been accepted as Thailand’s latest member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in the field of Gastronomy. Phetchaburi is the fifth province in Thailand to have…
Premier beach resort brand, Outrigger Resorts revealed today the innovative design features for its newly branded Outrigger Khao Lak Beach Resort. Located on the pristine white sands of Bang Sak…
For weeks now the question on many people’s list has been when will Thailand reopen to tourists without quarantine. The answer – at least for a select few countries is…
One of Thailand’s most anticipated resorts, Hyatt Regency Koh Samui, was unveiled today on Koh Samui. As the paradise island eyes a reopening to international tourists…
Following the success of its previous Sarojin Cares packages, luxurious boutique residence, The Sarojin, has launched a brand new Sarojin Cares Gastronomy package complete…
Bruce Haxton, the founder of The Tuk Tuk Club – which specialises in adventures to the heart of Northern Thailand – is planning to cycle more than 2,300 km in…
Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort has introduced a complimentary service for school children in lockdown that stars elephants in a personal call…
Leading international tourism companies in Thailand have launched a campaign to reopen the country’s borders from 1 July 2021. The #OpenThailandSafely campaign …
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The first Meliá resort to open in Thailand has provided land for a community farm to help feed elephants rescued from exploitation activities. Located 200 metres…
Community-based tourism is in the DNA of The Tuk Tuk Club, explained founder Bruce Haxton after scooping second prize in December’s Responsible Thailand Awards…
Leading luxury hotel group, The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts today announces the signing of The Pavilions Anana Krabi (formerly Anana Krabi Ecological Resort), an eco-…
The announcement that Cambodia has joined Thailand, Laos and Vietnam on the UK’s safe travel corridor has been met with a lukewarm reception within the travel industry, as Cambodia and…
The introduction of a Thailand Special Tourist Visa (STV) has led to speculation that the Southeast Asian country is once more opening its doors to tourism…
A pioneer in global wellness, Chiva-Som in Hua Hin, Thailand has announced it will reopen its doors on 12 June, 2020. As Thailand gradually eases its lockdown…
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has announced the launch of an unmissable eGift offer providing guests time to dream of their next escape, anywhere in the world. The launch of…
Before the coronavirus lock-down, father of one, James Hardy and partner Miriam Dembach, forewent the safe haven of Europe to travel Thailand with their four-year-old daughter Nova. He discovered the…
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, currently with a portfolio of 41 hotels across Asia, the Middle East, Indian Ocean, Africa and Europe, has announced plans…
Anurak Community Lodge at Khao Sok National Park in southern Thailand has launched ‘Rainforest Rising’ tree planting initiative for guests to join. Apart from ecotourism activities…
With a bag of fresh fruit from the nearby market in hand, we boarded the train for the 7:50am departure at Bangkok’s Thonburi railway station. The Bangkok to Kanchanaburi train…
Chiva-Som International Health Resort in Hua Hin has been honoured in this year’s Condé Nast Traveller Spa Awards, winning the top award for Best Destination Spa 2020…
Thai authorities have announced they are unable to stop the spread of Coronavirus as British Airways cancels all direct flights to China. Thailand is the …
As we enter the new year, Travel Begins at 40 selects six exotic festivals around the world to look forward to, from New Zealand to the US, and Japan to…
Ancient temples, opulent palaces, sandy beaches and tropical forests, Thailand seems to have it all – which is why the Land of Smiles continues to be one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world.
Whether you long for relaxation in a luxury resort, experience its fun festivals or seek thrills on one of its legendary motorcycling roads, visitors always come back to add more on their endless list of things to do in the kingdom. One of the best ways to delve deeper into Thai culture is to experience some of its many festivals. Whether you’re in the capital Bangkok or in the northern city of Chiang Mai, Thai festivals take place all over the kingdom throughout the entire year and range from the religious and spiritual to the fun and outrageous. Perhaps its most famous festivals are the fun-filled Songkran or Thai New Year, and the beautiful Loy Krathong and Yi Peng which take place nationwide. However, there are plenty more festivals with many of them typical to one particular region or province.
Thai food has earned itself a top place in world cuisine and forms an unalienable part of Thai culture. Bring some of it back home by joining one of the many Thai cooking classes on offer.
The three seasons are hot, cool and rainy, but climate patterns vary regionally so come prepared.
One of the most wonderful things to do in Thailand is to visit one – or more – of the many festivals. Some you might choose to visit include the Rocket Festival, Thaipusam, Chiang Mai Flower Festival, the Candle Festival, the Monkey Buffet Festival, Phuket Vegetarian Festival, Phi Ta Khon Ghost Festival, Hua Hin Jazz Festival and Songkran or Thai New Year.
Over fifty countries are now visa-exempt to enter the kingdom – check with your local Thai embassy about the latest requirements for your nationality.