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Siam, I said... This Buddhist kingdom (with notoriously thin-skinned royals!) remains a stunning destination, from the hurly-burly of to its Golden Triangle to its voluptuous beaches.

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4 of Bangkok´s most entrancing temples

Thailand´s capital is an amazing destination packed with all kinds of sensory experiences, and near the top of the list is the cultural/historical heritage represented by its Theravada Buddhist temples, and here´s a quartet not to miss when you visit Bangkok, all with nominal entrance fees. read post

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11 bucket-list destinations in Thailand

tawanlubfah Inexpensive and friendly, Thailand boasts fascinating cities and towns, abundant nature, islands with exotic beaches, and adventure on land and sea. Check out these eleven Thai musts for a full menu of all of the above, with something for almost every taste: read post

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Finding fit sanctuary on Thailand's Koh Samui island

The island of Koh Samui is a delicious slice of picturesque paradise located in the Gulf of Thailand off that country's southeastern coast. So are you looking to press the reset button? To rejuvenate from your busy life? If so, this wellness destination hot spot is perfect for you. Since I travel so much for my TV show Travel Time with Linda, often my nutrition, sleep and exercise go completely off my normal routine so during our recent whirlwind travels through Thailand, I set aside a few…

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My life's a trip: bucket-list Thailand

It's hard to imagine that through most of its history, the country known as Thailand was called Siam until 1939 - just 80 years ago. Today it remains brimming with bucket-list-worthy experiences. Traveling for work as a TV host for my show Travel Time with Linda, I get to experience many beautiful places, but Thailand is one I especially wish to experience over and over again. From mind-blowing tropical beaches, opulent royal palaces, ancient ruins and ornate temples displaying figures of…

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David Paul Appell July 8, 2024 at 12:18pm

An interesting look from a while ago at the changing role of elephants in Thai tourism> https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-63858123

Elephants: Covid and ethics reshape Thailand's tourism industry

Covid-19 and ethical concerns are drastically reshaping the industry in Thailand.
Riccardo R October 3, 2023 at 7:40pm

Mamma mia, it seems that UNESCO World Heritage status is a mixed blessing. In the days after 1,500-year-old site of Si Thep in the north was added to the list, 20,000 tourists descended and caused havoc https://www.insider.com/tourists-swarm-ancient-town-in-thailand-aft...

Tourists quickly swamped 1,500-year-old ruins in Thailand after they were named a UNESCO site, prom…

Tourists descended on Thailand's Si Thep, an ancient town around 1,500 years old, after it was named a UNESCO site this month.
Ken Kok Lee September 6, 2023 at 10:05am

Here´s an interesting perspective from a traveler who spent several months in Thailand but wouldn´t go back: https://medium.com/@cailiansavage1/why-ill-never-be-back-to-thailan...

Why I’ll Never Be Back To Thailand | by Cailian Savage | Medium
Max Pesling August 15, 2023 at 10:56am

A fun look at Chiang Mai from the Aussie travel blog Escape: https://www.escape.com.au/destinations/asia/thailand/late-night-lad...

Ancient temples and rambunctious bars, this is Chiang Mai

When the lady boys at Ram Bar finished their final cabaret show of the evening at midnight, they kindly let me take over DJ duties. And let me tell y…
Jordan Simon February 9, 2023 at 11:19am

Ever heard of Isaan? It's a region in the country's northeast, and it's one of a dozen and a half under-the-radar gems recently featured by CNN Travel: https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/asia-underrated-places-intl-...

18 of Asia's most underrated places | CNN
John Kipper January 6, 2023 at 7:00pm

The BBC just this week took a look at the state of elephant tourism in Thailand: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-63858123

Elephants: Covid and ethics reshape Thailand's tourism industry

Covid-19 and ethical concerns are drastically reshaping the industry in Thailand.
José Balido July 26, 2022 at 12:40pm

Hot off the presses: Thai travel/tourism website TheThaiger.com reports that Airbnb searches for its Thailand properties has exploded by some 180 percent in the first quarter of this year, with main drivers being "digital nomads":as well as visitors looking to stay longer: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/tourism/airbnbs-travel-revolution-p...
Jeffrey Kunst January 31, 2022 at 8:59am

If you're into Thailand like I am, you'll be interested to learn that the country is about to reopen to coronavirus/COVID-vaccinated travelers, but still subject to PCR requirements as well as downloading a tracking app. Get details here: https://www.afar.com/magazine/thailand-to-open-to-vaccinated-travel...

Thailand to Open to Vaccinated Travelers in February

Thailand is dropping its quarantine requirement, but vaccinated visitors will need to submit to two COVID tests and download a tracking app.
Chef LeeZ July 19, 2013 at 2:36am

Koh Tao is a great visit. Hope you don't have extreme weather or power failures or both while you visit as the beaches get covered in ocean garbage, mostly plastics, and you can be stranded!

You should also give Hau Hin a spin as its only a few hours by public bus south of Bangkok. http://www.tripadvisor.com/mgo-t2-c196425

edwhatamidoinghere July 18, 2013 at 12:38pm

ARE YOU TIRED OF BANGKOK AND YOU WANT SOMEWHERE TO RELAX? KOH TAO (...

Bangkok is a wonderful city, but it is also so noisy and tiring than after a few days you will have enough of it. Thailand offers you many alternatives.

You may decide to take the train North. In 2 hours you will be admiring the beautiful temples of Ayutthaya with the worldwide famous Buddha in the Tree or you may head much more North and reach Chiang Mai with its beautiful pagoda temples.

Ayutthaya and Chang Mai are two great destinations I can only recommend them, but not if what you want is some relax, beautiful beaches and above all: the sea!

In that case Kho Tao (or if you prefer Ko Tao) is the righ place for you.

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO READ MORE ABOUT KOH TAO AND OTHER GREAT DESTINATIONS IN THAILAND ON MY BLOG WWW.EDWHATAMIDOINGHERE.BLOGSPOT.COM

ARE YOU TIRED OF BANGKOK AND YOU WANT SOMEWHERE TO RELAX? KOH TAO (...

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