Songkran 2025 Are you ready! Thailand’s New Year Festival, which runs for four days in April, is the must-attend festival of the year. Bangkok based Stephen Christopher shares his tips and some background on this popular Thai holiday Songkran officially falls between 13 to 15 April each year. It is always a fun time of … Read more
One of the main reasons for heading north of Chiang Mai is to see the famous temples in Chiang Rai. The city certainly overdelivers when it comes to spectacular temples. Therefore, the best way to make sure you see as much as you possible in a couple of days is to decide which ones you … Read more
Bangkok’s floating markets are on most Thailand bucket lists, but with some being tourist hotspots and others still serving as genuine local trading posts, choosing the right one can be tricky. As a Bangkok local who’s spent years exploring these markets, I’m going to share both the famous spots and the hidden gems that most … Read more
Riding the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat is one of the best ways to chase away your jetlag and get an overview of the city of Bangkok. It’s also a great way to reach some of the city’s best attractions. Thing is, if you are a first-time visitor to Bangkok and not sure of the lay … Read more
Wondering which Phuket night markets you should visit? Which ones have survived the pandemic? So were we, so we asked our insider Rich for his best shopping tips and he came up with this detailed guide to which night markets in Phuket you should add to your itinerary. Thailand is a shopper’s paradise. From its … Read more