Hire a Personal Tour Guide in Bangkok and Thailandhttps://thaitourguides.com/https://thaitourguides.com/northern-thailand-tours/https://thaitourguides.com/northern-thailand-tours/One of the most fascinating areas to visit in the Land of Smiles is not where all the beautiful beaches and islands are that draw millions of tourists fromSun, 05 May 2013 07:35:43 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/honeymoon-in-phuket/https://thaitourguides.com/honeymoon-in-phuket/Celebrating the most beautiful time of your life on the most beautiful place on earth - what else could one wish for?  A honeymoon in Phuket is an experienceTue, 23 Apr 2013 10:30:13 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/where-to-study-muay-thai-in-thailand-long-term/https://thaitourguides.com/where-to-study-muay-thai-in-thailand-long-term/Do you want to study Muay Thai (Thai boxing) in Thailand?Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:48:15 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/chiang-mai-travel-tips-article/https://thaitourguides.com/chiang-mai-travel-tips-article/Looking for Chiang Mai travel tips? There's an article in The Examiner that just shared some:Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:11:53 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/happy-thai-new-year-2013-songkran-2556/https://thaitourguides.com/happy-thai-new-year-2013-songkran-2556/We just wanted to say:Sun, 14 Apr 2013 03:36:26 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/private-guide-in-bangkok/https://thaitourguides.com/private-guide-in-bangkok/Get A Private Guide in BangkokFri, 05 Apr 2013 07:50:38 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/thailand-one-of-the-most-welcoming-countries-in-the-world/https://thaitourguides.com/thailand-one-of-the-most-welcoming-countries-in-the-world/Which countries are the most open and welcoming to foreigners? This was the question that a recent article in the Washington Post was exploring.Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:21:06 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/love-rail-travel-the-legendary-oriental-express-between-bangkok-singapore/https://thaitourguides.com/love-rail-travel-the-legendary-oriental-express-between-bangkok-singapore/If you love train travel then this article by Lisa Young might be of interest for you: Travel: The iconic railway between Bangkok and Singapore.Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:01:13 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/asiatique-the-riverfront-bangkok-a-new-popular-tourist-attraction-by-the-chao-phraya-river/https://thaitourguides.com/asiatique-the-riverfront-bangkok-a-new-popular-tourist-attraction-by-the-chao-phraya-river/Asiatique is a relatively new and popular tourist attraction by the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok. It's a place where you can spend a nice evening looking forFri, 22 Feb 2013 14:13:44 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/visit-an-orchid-farm-in-bangkok/https://thaitourguides.com/visit-an-orchid-farm-in-bangkok/If you like flowers, you probably love orchids - they're so amazingly beautiful, it's hard to not be fascinated by them.Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:16:21 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/beautiful-traditional-thai-desserts/https://thaitourguides.com/beautiful-traditional-thai-desserts/There are plenty of traditional Thai desserts which are not just delicious, but also beautiful. They're hand-made, and it's really wonderful that Thai peopleFri, 11 Jan 2013 11:11:28 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/bangkoks-green-side-explore-it-in-a-canal-tour/https://thaitourguides.com/bangkoks-green-side-explore-it-in-a-canal-tour/Bangkok used to be a tropical swampland not too long ago, and just a couple of thousand years ago it was actually under the ocean.Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:08:04 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/thai-tiger-temple-urged-to-control-tiger-population/https://thaitourguides.com/thai-tiger-temple-urged-to-control-tiger-population/The famous "Tiger temple" in Western Thailand - Kanchanaburi - is a kind of polarizing place. Some animal activists claim they're abusing tigers for profit,Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:57:35 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/article-about-bangkoks-old-town-district/https://thaitourguides.com/article-about-bangkoks-old-town-district/There's a nicely written article about Bangkok's old town in the Star Telegram. If you have never visited Rattanakosin - as the old town center is alsoThu, 23 Aug 2012 17:47:47 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/like-to-travel-have-a-smartphone-take-a-look-at-this/https://thaitourguides.com/like-to-travel-have-a-smartphone-take-a-look-at-this/Travelling can be a lot easier when you have a smartphone - and the know how to make the most out of it. This infographic is really useful. Even if you have aWed, 06 Jun 2012 14:24:19 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/visit-ancient-siam-for-free-until-10th-june/https://thaitourguides.com/visit-ancient-siam-for-free-until-10th-june/Ancient Siam (previously known as Ancient City) is a great place to visit near Bangkok if you are interested in Thai history, culture and architecture.Mon, 04 Jun 2012 02:04:35 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/phuket-beach-closed-because-of-jellyfish-june-2012/https://thaitourguides.com/phuket-beach-closed-because-of-jellyfish-june-2012/The popular Nai Harn beach on Phuket has been closed for swimmers because of a jellyfish plague. It's a special kind of jellyfish: bluebottle jellyfish. ThisSat, 02 Jun 2012 06:21:36 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/welcome-aung-san-suu-kyi-to-bangkok/https://thaitourguides.com/welcome-aung-san-suu-kyi-to-bangkok/Even though this has nothing to do with tourism, but tourism is about people, and when it comes to people then one of the most inspiring figures of our timesThu, 31 May 2012 15:43:23 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/splash-jungle-phuket/https://thaitourguides.com/splash-jungle-phuket/The Splash Jungle Waterpark in Phuket is a lot of fun if you come with kids. Or adults who have remained kids at heart.Sun, 20 May 2012 15:17:50 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/the-treehouse-hotel-room-in-bangkok/https://thaitourguides.com/the-treehouse-hotel-room-in-bangkok/If you want something special, the Bangkok Treehouse Hotel might be the right choice for you. Just take note: it's not your typical kind of low-comfortFri, 11 May 2012 07:00:56 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/songkran-the-thai-new-year/https://thaitourguides.com/songkran-the-thai-new-year/In Thailand we are celebrating the new year three times every year.Sun, 25 Mar 2012 08:49:20 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/wat-yai-chai-mongkhon-in-ayutthaya/https://thaitourguides.com/wat-yai-chai-mongkhon-in-ayutthaya/Here is a picture of a popular Buddhist temple in the old capital of Thailand - Ayutthaya. Ayutthaya is about 1 1/2 hours north of Bangkok and if you have anSat, 10 Mar 2012 04:08:05 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/koh-samed/https://thaitourguides.com/koh-samed/Koh Samed is an island in the Gulf of Thailand and it's located just about 220 kilometers southeast of Bangkok - which makes it the most popular weekendThu, 09 Feb 2012 05:35:17 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/underwater-wedding-ceremony-in-trang-thailand/https://thaitourguides.com/underwater-wedding-ceremony-in-trang-thailand/A wedding is a special event that you will remember for the rest of your life - so why not make it really special. Like an underwaterwedding in Thailand. EvenTue, 07 Feb 2012 09:18:40 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/try-pottery-in-bangkok/https://thaitourguides.com/try-pottery-in-bangkok/When you visit Bangkok, it's a great opportunity to not just go sightseeing, but also to try something new. It's a melting pot of cultures and people andFri, 03 Feb 2012 09:38:22 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/why-small-is-not-just-beautiful-but-also-safer/https://thaitourguides.com/why-small-is-not-just-beautiful-but-also-safer/Sometimes booking with a small tour operator can be the better choice. But people often think that the larger the company, the safer they are. Experience hasThu, 02 Feb 2012 07:58:31 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/surprising-thai-murals-video-lecture/https://thaitourguides.com/surprising-thai-murals-video-lecture/If you're a bit into quirky culture, then this video about the unusual temple murals of Thailand could be interesting to you.Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:55:16 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/calvin-harris-coming-to-bangkok-feb-2012/https://thaitourguides.com/calvin-harris-coming-to-bangkok-feb-2012/Calvin Harris will be in Bangkok on February 16 at the Bed Supperclub. You probably know him, but if not, you can check out his MySpace page where you canWed, 01 Feb 2012 06:35:59 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/visiting-a-tea-farm-in-mountains-of-northern-thailand/https://thaitourguides.com/visiting-a-tea-farm-in-mountains-of-northern-thailand/Agro-tourism is something that is particularly interesting for people who grew up in cities. We usually buy our food in stores, and even though we know thatTue, 31 Jan 2012 05:21:10 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/volunteers-for-flood-relief-wanted/https://thaitourguides.com/volunteers-for-flood-relief-wanted/We know this is a far stretch. You come to Thailand for a holiday, to relax and have a good time.Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:47:44 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/thailand-floods/https://thaitourguides.com/thailand-floods/The floods in Thailand are making it pretty much impossible to travel to quite a few tourist destinations. The Google team has created a map where it showsThu, 13 Oct 2011 03:50:55 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/in-northern-thailand-villagers-protest-against-polluting-gold-mine/https://thaitourguides.com/in-northern-thailand-villagers-protest-against-polluting-gold-mine/Loei province in Northern Thailand is a beautiful place where there is very little tourism, except for the famous Pi Ta Khon festival. In one area gold wasMon, 03 Oct 2011 09:45:22 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/koh-tarutao/https://thaitourguides.com/koh-tarutao/The Koh Tarutao Marine National Park comprises 51 islands, the largest being Koh Tarutao island, which is 26 km (16 miles) long (total area being 152 km²).Sun, 02 Oct 2011 02:04:35 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/wat-phu-tok/https://thaitourguides.com/wat-phu-tok/Wat Phu Tok is in the far northeast of Thailand. It's an hilltop meditation retreat where several dozen Buddhist monks reside. The retreat was founded in 1968Sat, 17 Sep 2011 10:17:02 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/traditional-thai-fishing-village-life-style/https://thaitourguides.com/traditional-thai-fishing-village-life-style/There are still many small local communities in different parts of Thailand that live in pretty much traditional ways. Times are changing for these peopleThu, 15 Sep 2011 07:19:42 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/creative-bangkok-personalities-the-bamboo-saxophone-maker/https://thaitourguides.com/creative-bangkok-personalities-the-bamboo-saxophone-maker/There is an old man in Bangkok with a strange passion: he is making saxophones from bamboo.Wed, 14 Sep 2011 15:31:30 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/death-railway-river-kwai/https://thaitourguides.com/death-railway-river-kwai/When you leave this part of your train ride behind you, the next stop is Tham Krasae - which means Krasae cave. In the cave, there is a Buddha image - you canMon, 12 Sep 2011 05:27:42 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/vegetarian-restaurant-near-rama-8-bridge-in-bangkok/https://thaitourguides.com/vegetarian-restaurant-near-rama-8-bridge-in-bangkok/If you are looking for a vegetarian restaurant near the Rama VIII bridge in Bangkok, May Kaidee 2 is a good option. They are located in Samsen Road, betweenThu, 11 Aug 2011 11:32:56 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/bangkok-timelapse-video/https://thaitourguides.com/bangkok-timelapse-video/Adrian Callan created this beautiful, relaxed Bangkok timelapse video:Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:33:51 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/how-to-avoid-jetlag-when-coming-to-thailand/https://thaitourguides.com/how-to-avoid-jetlag-when-coming-to-thailand/Jetlag can be annoying, and for some people it takes up to 5 days to adjust to a new time zone.Sat, 30 Jul 2011 09:37:31 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/nan/https://thaitourguides.com/nan/Nan is located in North-Eastern Thailand, named after the Nan river. It's a very nice, quite location, a valley surrounded by mountains.Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:10:09 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/phitsanulok-folklore-museum/https://thaitourguides.com/phitsanulok-folklore-museum/Phitsanulok is a city in lower Northern Thailand. It is not very popular with tourists – most just pass here when they take a train ride to Chiang Mai, whichTue, 19 Jul 2011 10:04:36 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/bangkok-must-sees/https://thaitourguides.com/bangkok-must-sees/One of the charms of Bangkok is that it's really what you make out of it. When you go to New York, you have to visit Times Square at least once, when you goFri, 15 Jul 2011 17:28:22 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/khao-sok-national-park/https://thaitourguides.com/khao-sok-national-park/Khao Sok national park is a beautiful protected natural area in Southern Thailand.Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:53:47 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/ko-samet/https://thaitourguides.com/ko-samet/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 likeTue, 12 Jul 2011 01:00:06 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/mae-hong-son/https://thaitourguides.com/mae-hong-son/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 manySun, 10 Jul 2011 13:14:08 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/nakhon-si-thammarat/https://thaitourguides.com/nakhon-si-thammarat/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 -Fri, 08 Jul 2011 08:50:18 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/ko-tao/https://thaitourguides.com/ko-tao/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.Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:07:25 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/thai-silk/https://thaitourguides.com/thai-silk/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 fromTue, 05 Jul 2011 08:03:00 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/porsche-taxi-in-bangkok/https://thaitourguides.com/porsche-taxi-in-bangkok/Bangkok is probably the only city in the world where you ever had the chance to ride in a Porsche taxi! :-)Sun, 03 Jul 2011 16:35:14 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/national-museum-bangkok/https://thaitourguides.com/national-museum-bangkok/The National Museum in Bangkok is actually a really interesting place to visit if you have any interest whatsoever in Thai history and culture. It is locatedFri, 01 Jul 2011 06:50:30 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/vegetarian-festival-phuket/https://thaitourguides.com/vegetarian-festival-phuket/The vegetarian festival in Phuket is a special event that takes place every year and attracts visitors from all over the world. If you think a vegetarianTue, 28 Jun 2011 11:47:42 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/jim-thompson-house/https://thaitourguides.com/jim-thompson-house/The Jim Thompson House is a actually not one house - it's several connected houses on a compound that once belonged to Thai silk magnate Jim Thompson. He wasSun, 26 Jun 2011 04:13:02 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/wat-pra-chetuphon/https://thaitourguides.com/wat-pra-chetuphon/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.Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:36:11 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/the-grand-palace-of-bangkok/https://thaitourguides.com/the-grand-palace-of-bangkok/The Grand Palace of Bangkok is a place that every visitor to Bangkok should see - at least if you have any interest in Thai culture. The construction of thisTue, 21 Jun 2011 08:56:34 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/anchalee-saengtai-the-woman-who-turns-old-car-parts-into-art/https://thaitourguides.com/anchalee-saengtai-the-woman-who-turns-old-car-parts-into-art/Anchalee Saengtai is a Thai woman who started a small business a couple of years ago in her garage. She made science-fiction sculptures from scrap metal -Sun, 19 Jun 2011 02:51:39 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/south-east-asias-biggest-aquarium/https://thaitourguides.com/south-east-asias-biggest-aquarium/If you want to see sharks, stingrays and other creatures of the sea - it's all there in Bangkok, in South East Asias biggest aquarium.Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:23:59 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/the-difference-between-being-in-thailand-as-a-thai-and-as-a-foreigner/https://thaitourguides.com/the-difference-between-being-in-thailand-as-a-thai-and-as-a-foreigner/There obviously is a big difference between being in Thailand as a Thai or as a foreigner.Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:07:47 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/hangover-2-is-bangkok-really-like-that/https://thaitourguides.com/hangover-2-is-bangkok-really-like-that/Hangover 2 is a hugely successful movies that's showing in cinemas all over the world these days. And it certainly gives Bangkok a... well, "image". (Or maybeSun, 05 Jun 2011 04:06:10 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/bangkok-dining-in-the-largest-restaurant/https://thaitourguides.com/bangkok-dining-in-the-largest-restaurant/The Royal Dragon Restaurant once was the world's largest restaurant. And it's located in Bangkok. Now, another restaurant in another country has taken thatFri, 03 Jun 2011 10:15:24 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/bangkok-street-food-guide/https://thaitourguides.com/bangkok-street-food-guide/Bangkok is one of worlds best cities for foodies. If you love freshly prepared, high-quality food (and want to get great value for your money), nothing beatsSun, 29 May 2011 06:57:08 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/happy-visakha-puja-day/https://thaitourguides.com/happy-visakha-puja-day/Today is Visakha Puja day - one of the most important Buddhist holidays in Thailand. It marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha more thanTue, 17 May 2011 08:45:57 GMThttps://thaitourguides.com/discover-the-beauty-of-thailand/https://thaitourguides.com/discover-the-beauty-of-thailand/Thailand is a beautiful country to travel in. It has much to offer, and for us personally, one thing that we love about Thailand are it's people: friendly,Sun, 20 Mar 2011 02:31:57 GMT