Samet Island, Thailand
Samet is a small idyllic island situated on the eastern coast of the Thai Rayong province, 200 km from the city of Bangkok. Since 1981, the territory of the island is part of the Khao Laem Ya national park. Samet is one of the most popular resort areas of Thailand, attended by both Thais and [...]
Magha Puja
Magha Puja Day is one of the outstanding Buddhist holidays in Thailand. It falls on full moon day of the third lunar month (approximately the last week of February, early March). This day is linked to four important events that occurred in the life of the Buddha, namely: 1250 Buddhist monks (each on its own [...]
Thailand: Hua Hin
Hua Hin is the most famous and the oldest seaside resort in Thailand. Its name is translated from Thai which sounds like the “stone head”, which is the reason of the boulder-covered coastlines. What a great place to relax in Hua Hin, where the place has even been known since the Thai royal dynasty from [...]
Royal Palace and Temple of Emerald Buddha
The Royal Palace was built in 1783 and is located in the area of 218 400 sq m. The length of the walls that surround the Palace are about two kilometers. There are administrative buildings and the royal chapel of the Emerald Buddha in the palace. Once, some of the ministries and the government building [...]
Thai Prince: Damrong Rajanubhab
Damrong Rajanubhab is a statesman of Thailand, the founder of the modern education system of the country and the system of provincial administration. He was also a historian (not having received professional education) and one of the most influential intellectuals of his time in Thailand. Damrong Rajanubhab, Prince Disuankumaan (name at birth – Phra Ong [...]
Common Scams in Bangkok
You are more likely to be charmed rather than coerced out of your money in Bangkok. Practised con artists capitalise on Thailand’s famous friendliness and a revolving door of clueless tourists. Bangkok’s most heavily touristed areas – Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, Jim Thompson’s House, Th Khao San, Erawan Shrine – are favourite hunting grounds [...]
Thailand Climate
Thailand Climate is humid tropical and subtropical. This is because of the location of the country, which is mostly in tropical and subtropical zones and is under the influence of south-western and north-east monsoon. The distance between the northern and the highest southern point of Thailand is 1,860 km, and the latitudes drop is about [...]
Shopping in Thailand
Most tourists visit the shops recommended by guides, selected not by the principle of assortment, quality and price. Shops, galleries and jewelry factories have contracts with travel companies and receive a percentage of purchases made by tourists. Do not rush with the choice. Precious stones, silver and gold. Thailand is one of the world leaders [...]
Top Ten Romantic Restaurants in Bangkok
Fifty Five This wonderful restaurant is primarily located on the 54th and 55th floor of Centara Grand Hotel at Central World, which is the brand new hotel in the center of Bangkok. You can have different kinds of food with the wonderful view of Bangkok. On 55th floor there is also the Red Sky open [...]
Thailand: Tourist Formalities
Visa. To draw a visa is simple: you need a passport, two photos and two questionnaires completed in English. Many people want to go to Thailand for Christmas and New Year, so you’d better not leave this for the last day, in order not be late. Usually the term of executing visa at the consulate [...]