Khao Sok national park is a beautiful protected natural area in Southern Thailand. There’s the Cheow Lan Lake where you can stay in rafthouses and enjoy a very scenic, beautiful setting. You can also go trekking – there are different levels of trails, some for easy treks, some for more challenging ones. There are many … Read more
Ko Samet is a popular weekend getaway islands for people living in Bangkok, both Thai and foreigners. It get’s pretty crowded on the weekends, and if you like to party at the beach, then it’s perfect. Just 6km in total size from the northern tip of the island to the southern end, it still has … Read more
Mae Hong Son is actually a pretty small town near the north-western border of Thailand. But it is also a very charming place to visit, and there are many activities that you can participate in. It also has a lovely setting – in the mountains, often covered in a fog that gives it a mystic … Read more
Nakhon Si Thammarat is a province in the South of Thailand, and it’s also the second largest town in the South. It’s not a popular tourist destination – mainly because there are so many beautiful islands that people would rather visit in the area. But if you’re looking for something different – Nakhon Si Thammarat … Read more
Ko Tao is one of many beautiful islands in Thailand – and it’s a diver’s paradise. In fact, this is what this island is most popular for – for it’s diving. There are so many diving schools on this island, and so many places to explore, it’s known all over the world among divers. Ko … Read more
Most Thai silk is woven in North-Eastern Thailand, a region that is also known as “Isan” (pronounced: ee-san).Thai silk is very unique and differs from Chinese or Japanese silk. For example, Japanese silk is a lot finer and smoother – but it lasts only about years. Thai silk on the other hand is a lot … Read more
Wat Pra Chetuphon is a popular temple in Bangkok, also known as Wat Po. One of the main attractions here is the giant reclining Buddha image. Every day people from all over the world come here. Most Buddhists also make merit by taking a small bowl of coins that you can get for a donation … Read more
There obviously is a big difference between being in Thailand as a Thai or as a foreigner. Even if we take away all cultural and language differences (which only works in a hypothetical world) there still is another huge difference: a Thai, on average, earns around 8000 baht (depending upon which part of Thailand they … Read more