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06/11/2024

On 15 November, celebrations will take place across Thailand for the Loy Krathong Festival. If you happen to be in North Thailand, you can also enjoy the beauty of the Yi Peng Lantern Festival.
📷 Chiang Mai
Find out more about Loy Krathong and Yi Peng in the links below ⬇️

03/11/2024

Are you travelling to Thailand soon? 🇹🇭 ✈️
As part of an exciting new promotion, visitors arriving in Thailand can take advantage of a range of discounts and special offers during the promotion period from 1 November to 16 December 2024. Special Thailand souvenirs will also be available to travellers.

02/11/2024

Get ready for WOW experiences in Thailand 😮 “WOW! Thailand Passport Privileges” warmly welcomes tourists from around the world with exclusive privileges! Enjoy special discounts on tourism products from top-tier establishments. Simply register on the campaign’s website to redeem these discounts and privileges. Make your trip to Thailand even more worthwhile by joining exciting activities.

1. WOW Thailand Must Do Souvenir: Own unique Thai crafts, available only at WOW Thailand Passport Privileges Booths at Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, and Phuket Airports.
2. WOW Thailand Must Do Package: Special deals for the first 10,000 tourists who register on the campaign’s website and redeem deals in the WOW Deals section; limited to 10,000 deals.
3. WOW Thailand Big Surprise: Enter for a chance to win prizes worth over 300,000 THB by registering on the website.
4. WOW Thailand Lucky Number: Every 10,000th tourist will receive a “Lucky Number Package” worth 35,000 THB.

Join the activities tomorrow from November 1 until December 10, 2024. See more details: www.tourismthailand.org/wowthailandpassportprivileges

31/10/2024

👻 Although not on the level you will see in some countries, Halloween parties and costumes can be spotted in cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai and resort areas like Phuket. But, did you know Thailand has a couple of its own Ghost Festivals?
👻 Phi Ta Khon Ghost Festival, Loei (usually in June)
👻 Hungry Ghost Festival, Phuket (August/September)

📷 Phi Ta Khon Ghost Festival, Loei

30/10/2024

If you’re lucky enough to be in Thailand in November, look out for the wonderful Loy Krathong Festival. Celebrated nationwide, this beguiling event takes place on 15 November.

Have you ever experienced Loy Krathong in Thailand? Share your experiences with us in the comments 🙏

📸 Sukhothai Historical Park

25/10/2024

Discover the unique temples of Isaan 🙏 These temples stand out not just for their architecture but also for their intriguing histories, spiritual significance, and artistic details. Here are some of the most distinctive temples you shouldn’t miss if you visit north-east Thailand.

Thailand’s north-east region of Isaan is home to some of the country’s most unusual and spectacular temples.

23/10/2024

It’s been a tough time for areas of North Thailand in recent weeks with flooding affecting thousands of people. Chiang Mai saw unprecedented flooding in parts of the city and province. Despite the hardship, the way that people came together to help each other was heart-warming. We are biased, but Thailand really is amazing. In Chiang Mai, the floodwater has receded and the clean-up is almost complete. With the Loy Krathong and Yi Peng Festival fast approaching, Chiang Mai and North Thailand look forward to welcoming all visitors 👍🙏🇹🇭

23/10/2024

October 23 is a public holiday in Thailand in honour of one the country's most revered monarchs, King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) 🇹🇭

Today is a national holiday in Thailand, known as "King Chulalongkorn Day" or "Wan Piyamaharaj Day" in Thai. It commemorates the legacy of King Chulalongkorn, also known as King Rama V, who introduced significant and peaceful reforms that transformed Thailand.

20/10/2024

If you’re lucky enough to be in Bangkok this week, you are welcome to attend the final dress rehearsal of the historic Royal Barge Procession on 22 October. The actual event is scheduled to take place on 27 October.
More details here ⬇️
https://fanclubthailand.co.za/royal-barge-procession-chao-phraya-river-bangkok/

17/10/2024

Today (October 17) is Awk Phansa Day in Thailand marking the end of the three-month Phansa period. Phansa is the Buddhist rains retreat period when monks would traditionally stay within the confines of their temple. The Phansa retreat period is sometimes referred to as ‘Buddhist Lent’ and ends with Awk Phansa, usually in October 🙏🙏🙏

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📍Wat Phra That Khao Noi, Nan, North Thailand

16/10/2024

Eat your way around Thailand with our guide to 6 regional dishes to try 😋 Let us know your favourite Thai food in the comments 🍜 🇹🇭

To tempt your tastebuds, we’ve put together a selection of regional dishes to try on your next trip to Thailand.

14/10/2024

🏝 The lovely little island of Ko Mai Phai is better known to tourists as Bamboo Island. Part of the Phi Phi Islands group, Bamboo Island is located north of Phi Phi Don. Many tourists miss visiting this island because they travel instead to the more famous Maya Bay. But for a quieter experience, visit Ko Mai Phai where you can swim in the clear waters and relax on the beach away from the crowds. 😎

13/10/2024

October 13 is a date when Thailand remembers the late king, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), who passed away on this day in 2016. The Memorial Day in his honour is a public holiday and because it falls on a Sunday this year, Monday will be a substitute public holiday 🙏

📷 Street mural in Hua Hin showing King Rama IX who was a keen sailor with a fondness for Hua Hin

08/10/2024

The northeast region of Isaan is often overshadowed by the more popular destinations in Thailand. Although there may be no idyllic islands or tropical beaches in this corner of Thailand, visitors who travel here will find a warm welcome and an enjoyably diverse range of things to see and do.

Have you ever travelled in Isaan? Share your top tips for this region.

Whether you’re seeking adventure, history, or culinary delights, Isaan promises an unforgettable experience away from the beaten tourist path.

04/10/2024

October 4 is World Animal Welfare Day. To mark the occasion, we want to highlight a small selection of the many people who are doing wonderful work to help elephants in Thailand. Find out more here:

For many visitors to Thailand, the opportunity to get up close with elephants is a highlight of their trip. But with so many elephant experiences to choose from in Thailand, how do you find a genuine sanctuary which is ethical […]

03/10/2024

Thailand has been voted the #3 friendliest country in the world and #1 in Asia in the recent Condé Nast Traveller Reader’s Choice Awards 2024 😍 🥉🥇

This really is the Land of Smiles and it is the Thai people who truly make it 🙏 😊

02/10/2024

🛺 Have you ever seen a tuk-tuk like this?! If you visit the northeast region of Isaan, the ‘Samlor Skylab’ is a common sight on the roads.

🛺 These stylish three-wheeled vehicles offer a practical and affordable way to transport both passengers and goods across the region. The Samlor Skylab is said to have originated in Udon Thani in the 1970s. The name “Samlor” means three wheels, while “Skylab” is an unexpected nod to the US space station of the same name from that era. It’s believed that American soldiers stationed in Udon Thani at the time coined the nickname, and it has stuck ever since.

📷 Photo: Nong Prajak Park, Udon Thani (gotta love the three ducks in the lake as well 😄 🦆🦆🦆)

30/09/2024

Although the weather in October can be less settled, particularly in the first half of the month, the advantages still outweigh the disadvantages:

Planning a trip to Thailand in October? Get advice about the weather in Thailand in October and the best places to go.