Thailand travel articles
Every second week we post a new travel article on Thailand - full features for additional reading. Find out more; on everything from temples to whitewater rafting.
- Beginners’ guide to Thailand’s political deadlock
- Security and stability in Thailand is likely to become tense following the Feb. 26th assets seizure verdict against former prime minister Thaksin, here’s the back story on this explosive issue…more
- Car rental
- Tips and advice for renting a vehicle in Thailand including getting insured and how to stay safe…more
- Short break in Koh Samet
- Underdeveloped Koh Samet is a popular break from the city just a short distance from Bangkok…more
- Koh Chang emerges
- Thailand’s self-styled eco-island has bounded ahead in recent years with development into a busy destination…more
- Changing of KhaoSan Rd
- Bangkok’s backpacker central has changed over the years, with the addition of some more upmarket places…more
- Magic of Maya Bay
- One of Thailand’s most impressive seascapes is found in the Phi Phi islands and is a must on any tour itinerary of the south…more
- The Death Railway
- Kanchanaburi is best known for its death railway, and memorials to thousands who perished building it. It still draws the crowds 65 years later…more
- Slowboat to Laos
- The two-day Mekong boat ride from Chiang Kong to luang Prabang is a popular route into Laos and an adventure not to be missed…more
- Volunteering in Chiang Mai
- Do something rewarding and helpful when visiting Chiang Mai, spend time helping at a local charity venue, here’s some suggestions...more
- Magic of Railay
- Possibly Thailand’s most beautiful coastal spot, the Railay peninsula is the gem in Krabi’s tourist crown, and with good reason…more
- Pattaya Beach guide
- Only an hour from Bangkok is Thailand’s most accessible beaches, surrounded by the lively city of Pattaya, here’s an introduction…more
- Krabi for kids
- Ah, what do to with the little ones while on holiday in Krabi! Here’s all sorts of family-fun suggestions to keep them entertained…more
- Full Mooning fun
- Join the ravers on Haad Rin beach this season for more parties than usual, here’s the lowdown on a stress-free party…more
- Thai temples
- Famous for its gaudy and regal temples, Thailand has plenty of them, here’s a quick introduction to some…more
- Thailand’s 10 best beaches
- There were lots to choose from but we’ve found you ten of the best commercial beaches on Thailand’s shores and islands…more
- The best of Thailand
- Here’s the shortlist of the Bangkok Post’s nine month quest to find Thailand’s top nine tourist attractions…more
- Magnificent Rose Garden
- Less than an hour from Bangkok is one of the area’s oldest and most rewarding tourist attractions, worth the day trip... more
- Songkran Splash
- Join in the world’s biggest water fight as Thailand gets drenched for four days in April, there’s no doubt about it, you’re going to get wet... more
- Underwater weddings
- Take the plunge, underwater that is, get married with a dive suit on, at the annual Trang underwater wedding fest... more
- Golfing in Pattaya
- Fancy a round? Of golf that is, not beers! Pattaya has Thailand’s best selection and tourists can rent and play for very affordable prices, here’s how... more
- How to avoid scams
- Bangkok is relatively safe but you could use a few tips on how to avoid the usual scam artists that target tourists in the capital... more
- Bangkok in a day
- Just passing through? Here’s our suggestions for getting most out of a single day of sightseeing in Bangkok... more
- The King and Thai
- You can’t miss it, December 5th marks the 80th birthday of Thailand’s much loved King, just why is he so popular among his subjects... more
- Cultural Dos and Don’ts
- Important things visitors needs to know about Thai etiquette. Find out how to mingle politely with the locals... more
- Exquisite Phang Nga Bay
- An hour’s boat ride from Krabi is a massive bay of jaw-dropping karst seascapes you really must see... more
- Phuket Vegetarian Festival
- One of the most bizarre displays of human piercing in the world is guaranteed to spoil your appetite!... more
- Bangkok top 10
- With only 48 hours in Bangkok, here’s the top sites to get to while visiting Thailand’s busy and vast capital ... more
- Climbing the walls
- Krabi has some excellent climbing, if not the finest views you can get from a harness and top rope, join the experts... more
- Tucking into Thai food
- Famous the world over, Thai food is most authentic here in the Kingdom, spice up your knowledge before you come... more
- An adventurer’s guide to Thailand — most recommended activities
- Backpackers alert! Destination Thailand, an adventurers paradise, from diving to rock climbing, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking and mountain biking to trekking, caving, ballooning and... more
- Moated city — historical Chiang Mai, a 700 year story
- Chiang Mai is the grand old dame of Thailand, a living relic with a long and proud past that is still very much evident in this well preserved historic city... more
- Post Tsunami: Phi Phi revisited two years on
- Returning to Phi Phi two years after the Tsunami, we discovered little had been redeveloped, leaving the island in a surprisingly pristine condition. Out of the tragedy came some positives... more
- Kanchanaburi’s rail of death
- Sixty years after WWII tourists are still attacted to the west of Thailand to pay homage to a 100,000 POWs and labourers who perished building the infamous rail of death. Today it’s various sites are Kanchanaburi’s biggest drawcard.... more
- Wining and Dining
- Satisfying your palate is very much a highlight of any holiday in Thailand and Samui has scores of great restaurants to suit all tastes and pockets... more
- Day Trips
- There’s a lot more to Phuket than tropical beaches and plush hotels, make sure you get the most out of your stay with these great day trip tips... more
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