Thailand

Traveling to Sukhothai, the ancient Thai capital

Sukhothai (in Thai: สุโขทัย) was the capital of an empire of the same name founded in 1238 A.D. Before the rise to power of King Re Pho Khun Sri Indraditya, the Thai region that also included Sukhothai was dominated by the Cambodian Khmer Empire, which in turn was formed by fiefdoms spread out across the …

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Traveling to Cha Am, a beach destination in the west of Thailand

Cha Am is a beach town with a little more than 20,000 inhabitants, located in the Petchaburi region, on the west coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Being only 170 kilometers from Bangkok, it’s often the choice for many Thai families who live in the capital looking for some relaxation on the weekend. It’s not …

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Traveling to Hua Hin, the oldest seaside resort in Thailand

200 kilometers from Bangkok lies the oldest seaside resort in all of Thailand: Hua Hin. The city of Hua Hin started to become famous starting in the 20’s, when King Rama VI decided to build his summer residence. From this period onward, from a fishing city Hua Hin started to become a sought-after destination for …

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The floating market of Amphawa, in Thailand

General information Amphawa is a small town in the Samut Songkhram region (in Thai: สมุทรสงคราม), only 60 kilometers northwest of Bangkok. Mostly unknown to international tourists, Amphawa is a place that offers a lot, especially when it comes to relaxing and contact with authentic local traditions. You’ll especially hear of Amphawa for its floating market …

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The Victory Monument Neighborhood in Bangkok: The Complete Guide

The Victory Monument Neighborhood in Bangkok – Index Ratchathewi and its strengths How to get to the Victory Monument area Where to stay at Victory Monument Where to eat at Victory Monument What to do at Victory Monument Where to live at Victory Monument One of the most stimulating areas of Bangkok is Victory Monument. …

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How to get around in Bangkok – A guide to the city’s transportation system

How to get around in Bangkok – A guide to the city’s transportation system

Perhaps one of the first questions you think about once you land at the airport, after food and lodging is: “Now, how am I supposed to get around”? I’ll start off right away by saying that in Bangkok public transportation is more than satisfactory and, more importantly, on time. Here’s a list of the city’s …

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Traveling to Pai: An Alternative to the “Usual” Thailand

Pai is a small place located in a picturesque valley, 136 Km north of Chiang Mai. The town offers a relaxing atmosphere with lots of tourists, especially backpackers. There’s quite a mix of people that you can meet there: there are western and eastern smiles, old hippies, Rastafarians and artists, and many others. I know …

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Traveling to Koh Mak, the Coconut Island

Koh Mak is a spectacular paradise island, with a surface area of a little more than 16 square kilometers, located in the southeastern part of Thailand, next to the Cambodian coast. Even though it has wonderful beaches and almost untouched tropical vegetation, Koh Mak is an island that’s barely known to international tourists. This is …

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