Thailand

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…]

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…]

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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