A Guide to the Best Activities and Attractions in Chiang Mai Chiang Mai, the cultural gem of northern Thailand, offers a rich tapestry of history, natural beauty, and vibrant local life. Whether you’re a history buff, nature lover, or culinary enthusiast, Chiang Mai has something to captivate every traveler. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the […]
Category Archives: Thailand
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Feb
Feb
Discovering Thailand’s Best Islands: A Tropical Paradise Awaits Thailand is renowned for its breathtaking islands, each offering a unique slice of paradise perfect for a holiday getaway. From pristine beaches and vibrant nightlife to cultural landmarks and stunning natural beauty, the islands of Thailand promise an unforgettable experience. Here’s a guide to some of the […]
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Nov
Nov
Bangkok’s Best Evening Activities Struggling for things to do after sunlight in Bangkok? Well in a city that seemingly never sleeps, there’s plenty of things to get up to in the evening. Here are our top ideas: Hit the clubs Like every major city, Bangkok has its fair share of nightlife. The majority can be […]
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Aug
Aug
Five Things to do on a 24-hour layover in Bangkok So you have 24 hours before you need to be on you’re on the next flight out of Bangkok but you’ve decided to take the day to have a wander around one of Asia’s most prominent cities. Here are five things to do in a […]
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Jul
Jul
Royal Expansion for Chatuchak Park A new plan to combine three of Bangkok’s largest parks, Chatuchak, Queen Sirikit and Wachirabenchathat will begin later this month to honour the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The project will create two new parks named Suan Chatuchak Park and Utthayan Chatuchak Park and will cover over 700 Rais. Completion of the new […]
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Jun
Jun
The Plastic Problem in Thailand The BBC has published an article highlighting the rising problem of plastics used within Thailand and other regions in South East Asia. With everything seemingly wrapped or secured in plastic, Thailand reportedly uses over 70 billion plastic bags each year. This number is on the rise despite the growing concern about […]
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Jan
Jan
Wachirabenchatat Park Guide Important Information 5 am – 9 pm Daily Opening Times No Entrance Fee Better known as ‘Suan Rod Fai’ Park No Alcohol permitted Where is it? Wachirabenchatat Park is situated to the north of Chatuchak Market and Chatuchak Park. The closest MRT is Chatuchak or you can get off at Mo Chit […]
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Dec
Dec
Grand Palace Guide Alongside Chatuchak Market, Bangkok’s Grand Palace is one of the city’s biggest tourist attractions. So, if you’re in the city looking to visit, here’s our guide to the Grand Palace. Useful Information The opening times are 8:30-15:30 The admission fee is 500 Baht. It is advised that you get to the Grand Palace early […]
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Dec
Dec
Is it JJ, Jatujak or Chatuchak? Chatuchak Market is known globally as the World’s Largest Weekend Market but it goes by various different names such as JJ Market and Jatujak Market. But why does the market have different names? ‘Chatuchak’ is the name of the location of the market within Bangkok. This is the correct name of the market […]
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Nov
Nov
Chatuchak Market at Christmas and New Year 2018 With Christmas just around the corner and we are pleased to reveal that Chatuchak Market is open over the Christmas and the 2018 New Year period as usual. The Opening Times will be the same as a regular weekend which is as follows: 20th/27th December 2017 Wednesday and 21st/28th December […]