Thailand

Northeast Thailand, also referred to as Isaan is home to 25 national parks. Many of these parks are located in mountainous water catchment areas and shelter vegetation and wildlife. Therefore, they were selected as conservation areas. Unlike the other regions, several of these parks in the Northeast house artifacts of …

Commonly called ‘Buddha’s Birthday’, Vesak is actually the celebration of the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha and, unlike the birth and death of Christ, is celebrated as one occasion. Buddhism is one of Southeast Asia’s major religions, second to Islam which is predominant in Indonesia, Brunei and Malaysia. As …

Most travelers fly straight into Bangkok as a starting and ending point considering it offers easy access to the rest of the country. But a place where the word tranquil doesn’t really exist is not for everyone. Bangkok is a monstrous city of crowds, pollution, shopping, and partying. It defines …

The Tamil Thanksgiving of good harvests, Pongal, originated in South India, but today expands to several countries where Tamils have migrated.  In Singapore, for example, it is one of the largest Hindu festivals celebrated considering the large population of Tamils. The Pongal Festival begins on the 10th Tamil month, known …

There are thirteen National or Marine parks easily accessible from Bangkok since they reside in the Central region of the country. From mountain reserves to wildlife sanctuaries, each corner of this region has a park to amaze all. Several of the parks in this region belong to the Western Forest …

As mentioned in a previous posting, Ayutthaya is the former capital of Thailand and place that should not be missed. Traveling from between the former and current capital is super simple, taking no more than 2.5 hours, depending which method of transport you choose. By Car There are various routes …

The Andaman Coast, located in the south west of Thailand, is full of dazzling islands with jade waters to swim, limestone cliffs to climb, and much more. Even being hit with the 2004 Tsunami, these islands withheld their beauty continuing to provide unforgettable memories to visitors. The starting points for …

While both events are celebrations for the full moon above, the Full Moon Festival and the Full Moon Party should not be confused as the same. The festival is an annual event to give thanks and ask for dreams to come true. The party is a monthly event of drinking, …

Most of the national parks in the south of Thailand have two things in common, water and limestone. They are perfect for divers, swimmers, and lazy beach bums. There are around 37 national and marine parks around the region. Below are five worth visiting: 1. Khao Sok National Park Located …

The Thai language is definitely not an easy language to learn. From the first attempt, you may fear going further, but once you break that fear, you should be able to learn with ease, as long as you are focused. Learning such a difficult language requires dedication and nothing helps …

Northern Thailand, the largest region with the most National parks, has 59 National Parks and homes the tallest mountains in the country. Some of these parks even include historical Wats (temples). It is hard to narrow 59 to 5, but the five National Parks below each have something special to …

While this blog is aimed at guiding travelers through Thailand, ThaHoliday is aware that many still prefer to carry around the good old guidebook, whether it be a print or digital version. It can be time consuming to search through the app or book store so we wanted to make …