Anantara Chiang Mai Loy Kratong

Loy Kratong & the Festival of Lights

Thailand is known for festivals – there seems to be a different festival every month – but the two most well known festivals are Songkran (April) and Loy Kratong (November). These festivals are celebrated by everyone, and the country usually comes to a standstill for a couple of days, so holidaymakers be warned; If you…

Phuket Chiang Mai Vegetarian Festival

Vegetarian Festival Chiang Mai – 20 -28th October

Thailand’s yearly Vegetarian Festival has its roots in a nine day Taoist celebration called the Nine Emperor Gods Festival and is now incorporated into Thai Buddhist practices. It starts on the eve of the 9th lunar month in the Chinese calendar and this year begins on Friday 20th October 2017 continuing through to Saturday 28th…

Koh Chang beach Thailand

When is the best time to visit Thailand?

Thailand is known as a great holiday destination (especially for honeymoons) but why? Is it the beautiful beaches, natural untouched jungles, welcoming people, unique handicrafts or the value for money you get vacation-ing here? Thailand does have all those options but perhaps the most important thing separating it from other South-East Asian countries is the…