Travel Guides

Bangkok Travel Guide Bright lights, big city, where tradition merges effortlessly with the megalopolis that Thailand’s capital has become, be prepared to be wowed by Bangkok. With over 10 million visitors per year, you won’t be the only tourist in town, but Bangkok is popular for good reason. With Bangkok’s history dating back to the …

Sakon Nakhon Travel Guide The province of Sakon Nakhon lies in northeastern Thailand’s Isaan region, and is in the area once controlled by the Khmer empire. In those days, the city of Sakon Nakhon was a major centre of the empire of Khotraboon. The city was established in the 11th century by the Khmer. After …

Krabi Travel Guide Krabi Province is a popular beach destination at the Andaman Sea in Southern Thailand. It’s a coastal province, which abounds with countless natural attractions that never fail to impress tourists, including white sandy beaches, crystal clear water, fascinating coral reefs, caves and waterfalls, as well as numerous islands. The distinguishing feature of …

Udon Thani Travel Guide Udon Thani is a bustling city in northern part of Thailand, in the region Issan. The city was founded in the 1890′s by Prince Prajak Silapakom. It is the 4th largest city in Thailand and surrounded by one of the country’s major agricultural areas. The province borders on four other provinces …

Pattaya Travel Guide The City of Pattaya on the East coast of the Gulf of Thailand is a self-governing region about 165km Southeast of Bangkok. For centuries, it was a small fishing village, but when American servicemen ventured down the coast from their base in Nakhon Ratchasima in 1959, in search of rest and relaxation …

Hua Hin Travel Guide Hua Hin is a district in the Prachuap Khiri Khan Province of Thailand, 295 kilometers from Bangkok and 90 km from the provincial capital. It is the oldest and most traditional of Thailand’s beach resorts combining the attractions of a modern holiday destination with the charm and fascination of a still …

Koh Samui Travel Guide Nestled on the east coast of Thailand in the Gulf of Thailand, lies an island which has become known as a tourist destination, competing with the older and better-known spots in and near Bangkok and Phuket. The island of Koh Samui is one of a group of small islands, many seen …

Chiang Rai Travel Guide Chiang Rai Province is the northernmost province of Thailand. As the province is at the very top of Thailand, it borders Myanmar and Laos. The close proximity to these countries has allowed the cultures to influence the province of Chiang Rai. The province is average sized and is home to approximately …

Surin City was formerly known as Mueang Thi Village, but was renamed in honor of the provincial governor, Luang Surin Phakdi, appointed by H.M. King Rama I. The city was renamed in 1786, and is the provincial capital. The arrival of the railroad in 1922 ended the relative isolation of Surin from the rest of …

Nong Khai Travel Guide Nong Khai province is hidden away, tucked into the far northeastern corner of Thailand. The province sits quietly in the Mekong River valley, patiently waiting to welcome you to the Isaan area. This area was formerly part of the Vientiane kingdom, and is only 25 kilometers away from the present day …

Rayong Travel Guide Rayong province is situated to the North of the Gulf of Thailand, bordered by Chon Buri and Chantaburi. It consists mainly of low coastal plains, with hills to the North, and is incorporates several islands which sit peacefully in the Gulf, including Ko Sanet, Ko Mun and Ko Kodi, all popular tourist …

Vientiane Travel Guide As the economic and cultural hub of Laos, hugging close on the border with Thailand (Udon Thani and Nong Khai), Vientiane offers a little-explored capital city in the heart of Southeast Asia. Humid most of the year, with a rainy season that is particularly wet, the best time to visit would be …

Chiang Mai Travel Guide Thailand doesn’t only need to be about beaches and nightlife; Chiang Mai, the cultural centre of the north of the country, is so much more. Situated on the banks of the Ping river, at the foot of the Doi Pui mountain, Chiang Mai is surrounded by hills and mountains covered in …

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Thai’s love festivals, as do folks everywhere. Every country in Asia has its own celebrations, and local festivals abound! Thailand’s landlocked area known as Issan is very different from the rest of the country. Issan means “Northeast” in Thai, and describes the landlocked part of Thailand which borders on Laos and Cambodia. Culture and Festivals …

Phuket Travel Guide Phuket, which at one time was called Talang, is the largest island off the coast of Thailand and the west coast of the Andaman Sea. About the size of Singapore, it is connected to the mainland by two bridges. Phuket in the past has been a rich source of tin and rubber …

Cities of Issan Issan (Northeast Thailand), is very different from Thai stereotype images. The provinces of Issan, which chiefly relies upon agriculture, shares its border with Laos and Cambodia and the Mekong River. The culture, people, dress and language of Issan display the ongoing influence of its neighbours till this day and are as varied …

Nakhon Ratchasima Travel Guide Nakhon Ratchasima, commonly known as Korat, is an industrial, yet pleasant city located on the Korat Plateau. Traditionally regarded as the boundary point between the Lao and Siamese territories, it is now considered to be the gateway to the Issan region. It also houses the fifth-largest population in Thailand. At around …

Khon Kaen Travel Guide First time visitors to Khon Kaen may be there on business – the city is the commercial hub of North-Eastern Thailand and growth here is phenomenally fast, making it not only a gateway to the neighbouring countries of the Indo-China Region but also a commercially and administrative success story in its …

The province of Ubon Ratchathani is the easternmost province in Thailand. Ubon Ratchathani borders Laos and Cambodia, making it easily accessible from more than one country, unlike many other provinces. As the province is ranked 5th largest in Thailand, it is relatively large and is home to approximately 1,800,000 citizens. Around 84km from the city …