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Red Sky at night, diner’s delight
Travel blogger Deborah Dickson-Smith recently sampled the fine dining at Red Sky Centara Grand at Centralworld. There are many Bangkok rooftop restaurants, but none, perhaps, quite as grand as Red Sky....
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Robin Shultz headlines gay travel experience TropOut in Phuket
Brand-new sophisticated global gay travel experience, TropOut, is excited to announce German electronic DJ and producer Robin Schulz as its headline act for its inaugural experience April 3 – 9, 2016,...
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TBEX hits Thailand
More than 600 bloggers are expected to attend the Travel Blog Exchange Asia (TBEX Asia) this week. TBEX was first held in 2008 and has been organised annually in Europe and the United States. As...
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5 of the best: stylish hotels in Bangkok
Travel writer Julie Miller looks at five stylish hotels in Bangkok where the design is far from ordinary. Bangkok is a stylish city; its residents dress smartly, are concerned with their appearance,...
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Spice I Am: a taste of Ratchaburi in downtown Sydney
Sydney-based travel blogger Deborah Dickson-Smith didn’t have to travel far to taste some truly authentic Thai food in Sydney. Sujet Saenkham’s Spice I Am restaurants can now be found in 5 Sydney...
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Historic 137 Pillars House, Chiang Mai
Travel writer Julie Miller visits a hotel in Chiang Mai that has raised the bar in boutique luxury. In the days of King Rama V, the status of a homeowner was measured by the number of ornate columns...
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TBEX Asia a huge success!
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has successfully hosted Asia’s first Travel Blog Exchange 2015 (TBEX Asia) in Bangkok. Held from the 15th to 17th of October, the vent attracted more than 650...
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Koh Kret, Thailand’s unknown island
Koh Kret is a hidden gem that many international guests will not have heard of, although it is in fact the closest island to Bangkok. Travel writer Gary Walsh went exploring there recently. Koh Kret is...
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Bangkok at Midnight.. by tuk tuk.
Three-wheeled Tuk-Tuks are Bangkok’s most well known form of public transportation and still one of the best ways to explore the city, especially at night. Travel blogger Deborah Dickson-Smith had...
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Celebrate Loi Krathong all over Thailand – and Sydney too!
Loi Krathong, one of the most vibrant and stunning festivals in Thailand is just around the corner. Here’s a guide to where to celebrate Loi Krathing all over Thailand and even in Sydney, Australia. On...
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Colour Moon Festival Returns to Koh Phangan
Following the huge success of last year’s Colour Moon Festival, Koh Phangan is set to do it all over again. Koh Pangan held it’s first Colour Moon Festival last December, and the event’s second edition...
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Golf: the hottest game in town, in Hua Hin
Guest blogger John Borthwick checks out Hua Hin’s golf scene. Few golf course deals can match the one closed on the Royal Hua Hin course in 1932… In the middle of a game, Siam’s King Rama VII learned...
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Pattaya Beach day and night – a travel guide
Pattaya Beach is changing. Some things, of course, remain the same, including the famous nightlife that sees Walking Street thronged by people after dark every night. The street is filled with stilt...
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Koh Tarutao National Park: from prisoners and pirates to island paradise
Guest blogger John Borthwick loves exploring Thailand’s lesser-known islands. He reports here on another gem. This used to be Thailand’s version of Devils Island, the infamous French prison off the...
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Celebrating the Festive Month, Christmas in Thailand
This month Thailand celebrated His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 88th birthday anniversary, on 5 December with the inaugural Bike for Dad cycling event, and there are many more events planned for...
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Camping in Thailand’s hidden gem: Koh Laoliang
Guest blogger and award-winning Australian travel writer Louise Southerden tries “sea camping” on Thailand’s last island paradise. You’ve probably never heard of Koh Laoliang. I hadn’t either, until a...
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Our Top 5 Thailand Blog Posts for 2015
2015 has been a busy first year for the Hug Thailand blog and we’ve been quite overwhelmed with the level of support from our readers. As we ring in the New Year, we thought we’d share our top 5...
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Hidden Gems of the North: Nan and Phrae
Guest blogger John Borthwick recently travelled north to explore a pair of hidden gems; two historic Thai towns. “Nan and Phrae — where are they?” It’s a common response when you mention these...
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Deep-water solo and sailing in Krabi
Guest blogger and award-winning Australian travel writer Louise Southerden makes a splash while rock climbing in Krabi, southern Thailand. “This is not cliff-jumping. We know the difference. We are...
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Glamping up the River Kwai… Kanchanaburi
What better way to discover Thainess than with an expert local guide? Phil Hawkes and his wife Nicole recently explored Kanchanaburi, with help from local guide, Suree. They share their experience with...
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