The Songkran festival period could be a quieter one this year, as the number of holidaymakers visiting the country during the Thai New Year celebrations is expected to fall by 20-40 per cent as compared with last year, as concerns rise about new politi…
The Constitutional Court in Bangkok ruled Tuesday afternoon to dissolve three key parties in the ruling coalition, which may clear the way to end the political standoff that has seen anti-government protesters occupy Bangkok’s two main airports. The Pe…
Despite the issuing of a travel advisory warning by more than two dozen countries, and a rush by some countries to evacuate nationals, the events on the ground at Thailand’s popular tourist centres paints a different picture. There have been no violent…
This year the rainy season in Thailand has not been good for tourism. The Meteorological Department said that a southwest monsoon currently over the Andaman sea and the Gulf of Thailand is responsible for the large amount of rain falling in the northern provinces. While the North is getting a lot of rain and even […]
King Bhumibol is universally revered among the people of Thailand. This benevolent monarch has done more than his share to aid in rural development around the country. Over the years he has been dedicated to improving the lives of the nation’s poor a…
Five years ago, Udom Somporn opened Chipatha Museum in the Muang district of his native Ratchaburi. He did this to preserve the cultural heritage of the Tai Yuan people, of which he is one. The 65-year old retired professor is now the head of the commi…
Perhaps one of the most intimidating thing about travelling to a new country is not being able to speak the language. Although travelling to Thailand is daunting in this respect, one website has a great service to help out the non-speaking Thais as they negotiate the wonders of South East Asia. The Guide to Thailand […]
Although many people think of white water rafting as something you do in Colorado, there are a number of exciting river adventures available in northern Thailand. The Wa River is located in the Bo Klua County of Nan approximately 668 kilometers from Ba…
