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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: (more...)

Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son Declared Disaster Zones

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 (more...)

Thailand Train Times

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 (more...)

Thai Cooking Classes in Bangkok and Chiang Mai

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...)

How much money do I need for Thailand?

Planning a budget for a backpacking trip in Thailand can be a bit daunting to begin with. Here’s some rough numbers of various travel necessities to help you figure out your own budget so you can decide how much money to take to Thailand. (more...)

More Lanna Magic

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 (more...)

Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi Hotel, Chiang Mai: The Renaissance of Lanna

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 (more...)

Anantara Golden Triangle - Thailand Luxury Hotel Review

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 (more...)

Thai Silks And Textiles Museum

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 (more...)

Chiang Mai Trains Cancelled Until June 8th 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 (more...)