The Responsible Tourist and Traveller

This is practical 8-step guide based on the "Global Code of Ethics" for Tourism of the World Tourism Organization. It promotes traveling with an open mind and respect for people, culture, animals and environment.

Change of Visa policies for Thailand

Travellers without visa will get only 15 days of stay if they are arriving via a land border checkpoint from a neigboring country. Travellers arriving via an international airport will obtain a 30 days stay.

First railway link between Thailand and Laos opened

With the opening of a rail link over the Mekong River it is now possible to travel from Thailand to Laos by train. For now two trains will run the 30-minute return trip each day, serving about 500 people daily.

Diving in Thailand and Richelieu Rock

There is continued debate over the scuba diving destinations across Thailand. Koh Tao offers cheap courses for those on a budget. Pattaya benefits from being near Bangkok. Koh Samui has all the western onland facilities you can imagine. Krabi has magnificent limestone karsts with shallow waters. Phi Phi of course has "the beach". Koh Lanta is close to the delightful dive sites of Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. The Similans are world famous for their expansive underwater vistas and abundant marine life, but at a price beyond many travellers.

thailand Highlights

Phang Nga Bay ,Phuket (Thailand)

Bay with amazing limestone formations about 1 hour north of Phuket including the so-called James Bond Island. ... more

Pattaya (Thailand)

Resort town with a population of over 100,000 about 165km southeast of Bangkok. Infamous for its nightlife and go-go bars efforts have been put into becoming family destination as well. ... more

Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep ,Chiang Mai (Thailand)

A must-see temple on a hill 15km from Chiang Mai offering great views over the city. ... more

Ko Chang (big) (Thailand)

Second biggest island in Thailand about 300km away from Bangkok and largest island of the Ko Chang Marine Park archipelago. ... more

Ko Lanta (Thailand)

A popular island off the south coast of Thailand in the Krabi Province. The main island is 6km wide and over 30km long. ... more

Similan Islands ,Khao Lak (Thailand)

The Similans are nine island about 50km offshore from Khao Lak with a National Park status and amazing beaches and dive opportunities. ... more

Chatuchak (Jatujak) Weekend Market ,Bangkok (Thailand)

The Chatuchak weekend market with up to 15,000 stalls and 200,000 - 300,000 visitors a day is said to be the worlds biggest weekend market. ... more

Ayutthaya ,Bangkok (Thailand)

Ayutthaya was the capital of the kingdom of Siam from 1350 until 1767 when a Burmese army destroyed the city. The ruins of the temples are recogized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ... more

Chiang Mai (Thailand)

The largest and most culturally significant city in northern Thailand with a population of 150,000 and a starting point for tourists going for trekking tours surrounded by mountains and lush countryside. ... more

Phuket (Thailand)

Most popular mass tourism destination and biggest island in Thailand. The island is located in the south-west of the country and connected to the mainland by a bridge. ... more