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5 great reasons to travel around Thailand this rainy season

The must-see seasonal events popping up these monsoon months.

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By Wachiraporn Janrut | Apr 28, 2014

Your guide to the 3 destinations in Thailand you need to visit right now

Just got back from a Songkran getaway? Well, it's the perfect time to plan your next escape. The low season might be a tad rainy, but that does mean it's packed with great deals. Here's where we're headed for the monsoon months.

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By Wachiraporn Janrut | Apr 28, 2014

X2 River Kwai

FABB Café & Bistro

X2 River Kwai

A chic riverside escape and a Northern coffee academy: Top new openings around Thailand

Where are you heading next? This week we're off to Chiang Mai and Kanchanaburi.

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By Wachiraporn Janrut | Apr 21, 2014

RaRe Explorers - Vintage Bicycle Rental Udonthani

Retro cycling in Isaan and Harley-Davidson hotel transfers: Two-wheel travel news from around Thailand

Bicycles and motorbikes are in the news this week.

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By Wachiraporn Janrut | Apr 09, 2014

Siam@Siam Design Hotel Pattaya

RarinJinda Wellness Spa

A Northern onsen and an underwater-themed hotel: Top new openings around Thailand

Where are you traveling next? This week we're off to Pattaya and Chiang Mai.

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By Wachiraporn Janrut | Apr 01, 2014

Amphawa Floating Market

Taling Chan Floating Market

Bang Nampueng Floating Market

Don Wai Floating Market

Kwan-Riam Floating Market

5 floating markets in and around Bangkok

You don’t just have to head to the malls at the weekend. Why not take a quick escape from Bangkok to take in some fresh air while enjoying some shopping and a variety of local food in a more atmospheric setting? Here are five floating markets around an hour’s drive from the city center.

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By Wachiraporn Janrut | Mar 21, 2014

Le Coral Hideaway Beyond Phuket

dusitD2 Phuket

A boutique hotel and a stylish resort to entice you down south: Top new openings around Thailand

Where are your traveling next? This week we're headed Phuket and Phangna.

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By Wachiraporn Janrut | Mar 17, 2014

Happy Nest Inspiring Hostel

Wonderland

A hip hostel, an arty cocktail lounge and an affordable resort: Top new openings around Thailand

Where are you traveling next? This week we're off to Chiang Rai, Phuket and Samui.

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By Wachiraporn Janrut | Mar 15, 2014

Steam Train

Krasae Cave, Kanchanaburi.

Amphawa Market

Erawan Waterfall. Photo: Pennan-Brae

Nong Nooch Garden. Photo: SpywinterZ

Suan Son Pradipat. Photo: JaraweeS

5 top day trips by train from Bangkok

Safe and green, trains add a real sense of journey to traveling. Sure, they’re slow (at least in Thailand), but we keep telling you that slow life is all the rage, right? Celebrating 117 years, The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is now offering many attractive tours at very affordable prices. Here are our picks for the upcoming weekends.

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By Wachiraporn Janrut | Mar 14, 2014

Elephant Nature Park, Chiang Mai

Thai Elephant Conservation Center, Lampang

Photo by Tom Jutte

5 ways you can help elephants in Thailand

Today marks Thai National Elephant Day! Celebrations are being held in many parts of the country, such as the procession of 88 elephants along the streets in Surin. Here are some ways in which you too can help Thai elephants in distress.

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By Wachiraporn Janrut | Mar 13, 2014