Gong Xi Fa Cai! We wish you a happy and prosperous Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Year). To make a fresh start with good fortune, Thai-Chinese locals adhere to some Chinese New Year superstitions and taboos. Here’s a list of things not to do on Chinese New Year. 11 Things NOT to Do on… Read more »
Category: Festivals
We hope you love the story through a foreigner’s perspective. Don’t forget to discover the traditional side of Songkran with our timeless guide by locals, Songkran Festival: The Ultimate Guide to Thai New Year and Thai Water Festival. Let’s say that you can’t stay dry! The probability is that you’ll be wet for 3 days in… Read more »
The most important festival for Thai-Chinese communities, Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year in Thailand also draws a huge crowd of foreign visitors. With its festive atmosphere, tasty food, vibrant cultural performances and the happiness of Thai-Chinese families, Lunar New Year in Thailand is on of the best ways to experience the local Chinese… Read more »
Celebrating Songkran in Bangkok is one of the best things to do in Thailand, but there’s more to it than just wild water fights. Don’t forget to discover the traditional side of Songkran with our timeless guide by locals, Songkran Festival: The Ultimate Guide to Thai New Year and Thai Water Festival. The Thai New Year or… Read more »
Dubbed the second most crowd-pleasing Thai festival (after Songkran), you might have already come across the classics of Loy Krathong Festival or the Festival of Lights. The dreamy scene of candlelit floating Krathong and anecdotes on the River Goddess’s grace and the sail away of your bummers are everywhere. But did you know about the… Read more »
For only about two months a year, the passage to heaven is open to the public. Khao Khitchakut National Park is located in Chanthaburi, a laid-back eastern seaside city that’s almost the polar opposite of Pattaya. While many destinations in Chanthaburi are already considered hidden gems among foreign travelers, Khao Khitchakut National Park is even… Read more »
Don’t you love those colorful hanging umbrellas that are trending around the world? Thailand has got them as well and with a local twist. Bo Sang Umbrella Village in Chiang Mai is getting ready for the 35th Bo Sang Umbrella Festival. This year (2018) the festival will run from January 19 to 21 and local-style… Read more »
First thing first, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! For a country that doesn’t officially celebrate Christmas, Thailand gifts you lots of free Christmas festivities. Among them all, Bangkok Christmas lights are the ultimate spectacle. In the spirit of the holiday season, we present you the best places to see Christmas lights in Bangkok. Please keep… Read more »
With Qatar Airways launching its first flight to Chiang Mai on December 12, 2017, traveling to the Rose of the North has become easier than ever. The airline services cover more than 150 destinations in 6 continents. This is your opportunity to explore one of Thailand’s most beautiful cities. About Qatar Airways Flights to Chiang… Read more »
From December 15 to 24 this year (2017), the annual festival “The Glorious of Ayutthaya Fair” will be held in the Ayutthaya Historical Park compound. While the ruins of Ayutthaya’s glory days are great to visit all year round, this is the only time of the year you can see the ancient capital come alive… Read more »