Gong Xi Fa Cai! We wish you a happy and prosperous Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Year) in 2020! 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 2020. 1. Doing house… 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 »
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 month of April is regarded as both literally and figuratively the hottest for Thais. Aside from the sweltering summer heat, this is the month when the famous “Songkran Festival” takes place from the 13th-15th of April during the Thai New Year. In fact, mass celebration takes over the whole week, as the whole country… 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 »
It’s November, and the rainy season is officially over and it’s sunny again in Thailand. Temperatures are also not too hot by Thai standards, that is! It’s also in November that the number of tourists starts to increase, particularly in the second half of the month. This marks the beginning of Thailand’s high season, so… 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 »
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 37th Bo Sang Umbrella Festival. This year (2020) the festival will run from January 17 to 19 and local-style… Read more »
Planning a trip to Cambodia in November? Then, we’ve got all you need to prepare for an amazing trip. Find out what to expect for the Cambodia weather in November, as well as special tips from us on what to pack and details on a special festival you’ll want to catch! Ready to plan the… Read more »
Traveling to Cambodia in November? Then, don’t miss out on the biggest annual festival in the kingdom! The Water Festival in Cambodia, or as locals call it, Bon Om Tuk, is different from the more well-known Water Festival (Songkran) in Thailand. For one, it involves racing boats rather than water guns. Curious to know more… Read more »