Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace Wat Phra Kaew is inside the Grand Palace, so the same ticket covers both places. Foreign admission is 500 THB. General opening hours are 08:30–16:30, with ticket sales from 08:30–15:30. The ticket also includes the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles. The palace was constructed in 1782 when the…
First, let’s talk about the history and culture of the town. Although the area has been inhabited by the hill tribes of northern Thailand for centuries. The town of Mae Kampong was not formed until the 1900s when tea cultivation became an important industry for Thailand with the area’s lush hillsides providing ideal conditions for…
Wat Bandam, usually shortened to Wat Bandam, is the most underrated temple in all of Thailand. Despite only being an hour’s drive away from Chiang Rai, this temple does not feature in any list of must-see temples or experiences and is often overlooked in favor of the temples of Chiang Rai or the Chiang Rai…
If you’re spending time in Chiang Mai, you might wish to explore the rest of Northern Thailand. One of the most popular places to visit is Pai. There are three main methods of traveling between Chiang Mai and Pai: one is to use a shared minivan, two is renting your own private driver, and three…
Retirement was a thing I’d worked all my life for, but I found it was always just out of reach. I’m from England originally, and I started going to Thailand a very, very long time ago. Thailand became my yearly escape. It was a place where I could rewind after a really difficult year, and…
Khao Sok National Park is one of Thailand’s biggest jungles, situated in the heart of Thailand between the popular beaches of Phuket and Koh Samui. It’s probably the best place in the whole of Thailand to catch a glimpse of some of the country’s rare wildlife, and today I’m going to give you my top…
Choosing where to stay in Phuket can feel overwhelming, especially around Patong where beaches, nightlife, restaurants, and transport are all close together. This guide keeps the original hotel experiences and prices while removing the filming material, so you can compare the practical details quickly. These stays range from compact budget rooms to a full resort…
Visiting Maeklong Railway Market One of the most interesting things to do in the area isn’t actually at the floating market itself. It’s another completely different and unique market: visiting the Maeklong Train Market. What makes the Maeklong Market distinctive is that it’s situated directly on an active railway track. The market is set up…
Khao Sok National Park sits right at the heart of southern Thailand. It consists of a mix of dense jungle, an enormous freshwater lake and jagged limestone rock formations. It is one of the most beautiful places in the whole of Southeast Asia and so far it is my personal favourite location in Thailand. The…