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Much-loved, must-eat dishes in Thailand
Thai food is known for its aromatic, spicy flavours, astounding variety and aesthetic appeal. From North to South, here are some much-loved – must-eat dishes. The North Continuing a dining tradition of...
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Riding the Thai Rattler: a Kingdom of Rails
Platform and trains at Hualamphong, Bangkok central railway station. January 2018. Copyright John Borthwick Bangkok’s grand Hualamphong terminus is at the heart of a national rail network stretching...
View ArticleUnexpected Feeling Ep. 3: Samut Songkran coconut carving
The Unexpected Feeling Episode 3: Coconut Treasure from TATnews Official on Vimeo. Samut Songkhram is renowned not only for its scenic natural attractions, which are consistent with the locals’ simple...
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Elephant Hills Safari experience in Khao Sok National Park
Elephant Hills Safari Tours, recently highly commended in the recent Thailand Green Excellence Awards, provide a unique Thai experience for visitors to Thailand looking for looking to get up close and...
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Zoning-in on Bangkok: a guide to Bangkok’s districts
Bangkok, “The Big Mango”, is a sprawling tom yam gung of a city, an ancient-modern capital that grew without one specific centre. Zone-in according to your main mission, be it shopping, nightlife,...
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Virtual Cooking Classes with Chat Thai
Stuck at home and missing your favourite Thai takeaway? Chat Thai to the rescue! The Tourism Authority of Thailand Sydney Office has partnered with Chat Thai to run Thai cooking classes, live streamed...
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Stay fit in self-isolation with online Muay Thai classes
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has teamed up with PTJ Muay Thai Gym to provide Muay Thai classes live-streamed to your home on Facebook. Tune into the Hug Thailand Facebook Page each Tuesday at 6pm...
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Pattaya Grows up
Guest blogger John Borthwick checks-out Thailand’s self-described “Extreme City”. Pattaya, Thailand’s fastest-growing resort town has many faces — sunny, templed, bawdy, raucous, delicious — but never...
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Amazing Thailand Trivia Challenge
While we’re all in lockdown, it’s good to keep the brain cells ticking and dream about that next amazing Thailand holiday, so here’s a wonderful incentive! Challenge yourself with our new “Amazing...
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Ko Si Chang, Ko Sea Change
Guest blogger John Borthwick finds a tiny island surprisingly close to Bangkok. Overview of Koh Si Chang town and harbour with Buddhist pagoda in foreground. Like all good islands little Ko Si Chang...
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Exquisite Thai Flavours: Heritage, Traditional & Modern
With a wealth of history, culture and culinary artistry, there’s much more to Thai cuisine besides the popular staple dishes; Pad Thai, Tom Yum and Green Curry. Each Thai region has its own...
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Off the beaten track in Ko Samui
For those who want to see another dimension to island life, Travel Writer Julie Miller takes us off the beaten track in Ko Samui. Coastal life is sweet in Ko Samui, with an abundance of chic resorts,...
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10 Island Hopping Highlights for party-lovers in Thailand
The islands of Thailand’s Andaman Coast have plenty to offer those with an adventurous, fun-loving agenda in mind. Here are 10 highlights recommended by influencer (and party lover) Thatraveller Holly...
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A Ticket To Ride, Thailand-Style
Travel writer John Borthwick considers all options traveling on Thailand’s transports of delight and occasional despair. Bicycle (City) In Bangkok, sheer masochism. The Big Mango’s traffic is constant...
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The Best Rooftop Bars in Bangkok
Rooftop bars are a common sight across the world, yet few cities do them quite as well as beautiful Bangkok. These sanctuaries of calm high above the busy streets below allow you to experience the...
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Slow and Sustainable in Chiang Rai
Tucked into the mountainous jungles of northern Thailand near the border of Laos and Myanmar, the city of Chiang Rai has always been the smaller, less glamorous cousin of the more popular Chiang Mai,...
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Exploring the flavours of Bangkok’s Royal Island
Rattanakosin is one of Bangkok’s most historic precincts and offers some of the city’s best street food. Travel writer Julie Miller takes us on a culinary tour. Bordering Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River...
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A Conscious Traveller’s Guide to Phuket
The last decade has been one of huge change for Phuket, with both government and private enterprise coming together to redefine and protect the destination for years to come. Travel writer Chris...
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Bangkok’s Booming Coffee Culture
Chata Specialty Coffee When we think of Bangkok, shopping, temple hopping and great Thai food are generally the first things to spring to mind. But take a peak beyond the tourist trail and there’s a...
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Thailand’s Best, Lesser-Known Temples
Guest blogger John Borthwick skips the “superstar” temples of Bangkok and Chiang Mai and discovers fascinating alternatives across the provinces. Wat Phumin, Nan. Some 700 km north of Bangkok, Nan...
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