Thailand



Angelina Jolie’s Thailand Spa

by Chris Mitchell on April 14, 2008

Thailand’s spas are famous for their tranquil luxury at a price that won’t ruin your holiday. Many celebrities come to Thailand for spa treatments, and Travelhappy can reveal Angelina Jolie’s Thailand spa of choice… [click to continue…]

Loi Krathong in Chiang Mai

by Cindy Carroll on November 18, 2007

Loi Krathong is one of Thailand’s most distinctive festivals, and Chiang Mai hosts the country’s largest celebration. In November the sky is filled with paper lanterns and the rivers glow with the candlelight from thousands of small banana leaf boats. [click to continue…]

Make Money Travelling As A Movie Extra

by Chris Mitchell on November 17, 2007

Westerners are often in demand in India and elsewhere in Asia as movie extras – you won’t get a George Clooney-sized salary, but you’ll definitely get a memorable day during your travels [click to continue…]

Free Flights From Bangkok to Chiang Mai and Phuket!

by Chris Mitchell on November 7, 2007

As part of their Year End sale, AirAsia are giving away free flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and Phuket, as well as a number of other Thailand domestic destinations [click to continue…]

Yet More Asia Travel Links

by Chris Mitchell on October 10, 2007

Another slew of great Asia related travel links for your entertainment and inspiration. Or maybe just sniggering at the funny signs.

Riding a motorbike through Northern Thailand opens up some of the country’s most spectacular scenery for those who want to cut loose and hit the open road. Dan White provides a quick guide on where to go on Thailand’s most famous biking route, the Mae Hong Son Loop

Free Wifi in Chiang Mai – Where To Find It

by Cindy Carroll on July 26, 2007

Free wireless internet access is not as prevalent in Chiang Mai as it is in Bangkok, but there are still a few places where you can enjoy free wifi

Hungry? Eat A Scorpion!

by Cindy Carroll on July 24, 2007

Chiang Mai’s mobile food carts sell all manner of food – including some culinary surprises you might not be ready for…

Seven More Things To Do In Chiang Mai

by Cindy Carroll on July 20, 2007

Here’s seven more things to do in Chiang Mai, the small city that reigns as the tourist capital of northern Thailand.

Top Seven Things to Do in Chiang Mai

by Cindy Carroll on July 18, 2007

Chiang Mai offers exotic culture, interesting courses, outdoor adventure, and wonderful food all in one small city. Here’s seven great things to do in Thailand’s northern gem

Thailand Travels – Recent Blog Links

by Chris Mitchell on July 11, 2007

Browsing Technorati for interesting blog posts can be a thankless task with the amount of dross on there, but I discovered these recent gems about Thailand:

Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son Declared Disaster Zones

by Chris Mitchell on March 20, 2007

The choking haze that’s been hanging over northern Thailand and causing respiratory problems for thousands of people has led to Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son being declared disaster zones

Thailand Train Times

by Chris Mitchell on January 29, 2007

Thailand has an excellent rail network that makes it easy and affordable to move around the country. The State Railway of Thailand also has its complete timetable available online to help you plan your journey

Thai Cooking Classes in Bangkok and Chiang Mai

by Chris Mitchell on January 23, 2007

If you like eating Thai food, you can learn to cook your own in Thailand at the many Thai cooking classes available in Chiang Mai and Bangkok. Here’s a couple of suggestions to get you started

More Lanna Magic

by Chris Mitchell on November 4, 2006

If you’re interested in finding out more about Thailand’s Lanna artisans, there’s a couple of useful articles online with great photos that act as a handy overview of Lanna culture

The newest addition to Thailand’s luxury hotels is the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi in Chiang Mai. This isn’t just a six star hotel however, but a conscious exercise in preserving Thailand’s historic Lanna architecture and handicrafts

Anantara Golden Triangle – Thailand Luxury Hotel Review

by Chris Mitchell on November 1, 2006

Anantara offer luxury hotels with a unique ambience in Thailand – the Anantara Golden Triangle in particular offers guests a spectacular retreat with beautiful mountain views of Laos, Myanmar and the Mekhong river

Thai Silks And Textiles Museum

by Chris Mitchell on August 22, 2006

Chiang Mai’s Sbun-Nga Textile Museum is a labour of love for one man, who has privately funded the museum to preserve the spectacular textiles of Thailand’s heritage so the next generation can enjoy it

Chiang Mai Trains Cancelled Until June 8th 2006

by Chris Mitchell on May 27, 2006

The recent heavy flooding in northern Thailand has damaged railway tracks, leading to the cancellation of direct services to Chiang Mai until June 8th

Chiang Mai Buddhist Museum

by Chris Mitchell on March 23, 2006

85 year old Uncle Jack presides over an invaluable collection of antique Buddhist paraphanalia at his self built museum in Chiang Mai



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