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Best Thai Food in Thailand: 49 Local Dishes to Try

I never knew I loved Thai food until I came to Thailand. I’d been to a couple of Thai restaurants in the UK & once in Australia, but of course the best way to experience Thai food and to find out the best Thai food in Thailand is to taste the real thing right here … Read more

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33 Famous Landmarks in Thailand: A Guide to Iconic Sights

There are a lot of famous landmarks in Thailand and in my 10 years of living here I’ve barely scratched the surface of what there is to explore. Quite simply Thailand is a stunning country and by exploring these landmarks, you can immerse yourself in a journey through ancient kingdoms, extravagant palaces, and ethereal temples … Read more

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The Best Time to Visit Thailand – A Month by Month Guide

If you love sunshine, soft sand, and warm water lapping your toes while you sip a cold beer and dig into your traditional Thai massaman curry, then the best time to visit Thailand is most definitely from the beginning of December through to March/April time. Known as the hot season, it starts to heat up … Read more

Top 10 Very Best Things to Do in Chiang Rai, Thailand

Chiang Rai took us completely by surprise. Expecting a sleepy little town without much to see or do, we were pleasantly completely wrong! Some of the best temples in Thailand are in Chiang Rai, alongside the gardens at Doi Tung Mountain, the massive Goddess of Mercy, and loads more. For many years, Chiang Rai was … Read more

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Top 10 Very Best Things to do in Koh Samui

Koh Samui is Thailand’s second-largest island and the Gulf of Thailand’s largest island. Over the years Koh Samui has built up a reputation for being expensive. But in recent years, cheaper accommodation alternatives have started to crop up. As for the attractions, Koh Samui is replete with white sandy beaches and offers plenty of snorkeling … Read more

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Top 10 Very Best Beaches in Phuket

Phuket, Thailand has been my unexpected home for the last 10 years and I have pretty much explored every stunning beach on the Island! Albeit a hugely popular tourist destination, and therefore quite busy at certain times of the year, the coastline in and around Phuket is one of the most beautiful in the world … Read more

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Top 10 Very Best Things to Do on Phi Phi Island, Thailand

Sitting right between the Strait of Malacca Coast of Thailand and Phuket is Koh Phi Phi. To be precise, Koh Phi Phi is a group of islands that can be rightly called Paradise on Earth. Bestowed with extraordinary beauty, Phi Phi Island, Thailand, is home to clear turquoise water, lofty mountains, lush greenery, serene white … Read more

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Top 10 Very Best Things to Do in Pai, Thailand

Some call Pai the ‘Thai island in the mountains,’ and rightly so because this quaint little town is nestled between the valleys of Mae Hong Son province’s mountainous region. It’s one of those places where you go for a weekend trip and end up spending a week or perhaps, start calling it your home. 146 … Read more