This is no surprise, when you consider the quality of and professionalism of Thailand's medical services. Thailand is a popular destination for medical students looking for gap-year work.Each island has something unique to offer; including…

Off Season - Beat the crowds with a Classic tour itinerary in the off-season, and save on land services and airfare. I have some wonderful photos if you'd like me to send them to you for your website.It was such a great deal with the air f…

There is no denying, elephants are old souls.Not a bad way for these elephants to spend the rest of their days after being liberated. While Elephant Hills has chosen to abandon any form of elephant riding, it instead offers an intimate fee…

Stop by the Golden Triangle monument (pictured), then head to the Hall of Opium Museum down the road.For many years this was a major Opium production region, but the crop has since been eradicated from the area. The Golden Triangle Park is…

A top tip is to enjoy your tuk tuk experience outside of Bangkok, as the busy roads and exhaust fumes can be too much at times for little ones. It has pristine beaches, thrilling water sports and glamorous nightclubs. The land of breath-ta…

If you are transiting through Bangkok, make sure there is sufficient transit time if you are arriving and departing from different airports. Check which airport your flight will use before you travel: the distance between the two is 47 kil…

On this day, Thai Buddhists visit a temple to make merit in the morning and listen Travel to Thailand sermons (Dhamma) by monks. Wisakha Bucha Day is recognized as the most important day in Buddhism and also recognized as World Heritage Da…

Boasting over 15,000 mini stalls, you can buy just about anything at Chatuchak. But the coolest and most iconic is Chatuchak Weekend Market, so if you only have time for one, make sure it's this one. It's a fact (probably) that Bangkok ha…

If you ever wanted to become a certified SCUBA diver, it's one of the easiest places to do it.Koh Tao hosts the largest concentration of scuba diving schools in Asia (and quite possibly the world?), with high competition resulting in unbea…

The important thing that Thai people are concerned with, especially with male tourists, is that they shouldn't do something inappropriate to Thai women. Aside from that, most of Thailand is safe, and there are just a few people who are vio…

Travellers may be exposed during activities such as wading, swimming, bathing or washing clothes in freshwater streams, rivers or lakes.Schistosoma larvae are released from infected freshwater snails and can penetrate intact human skin fol…

Spend an afternoon at Wat Doi Suthep. Be careful, particularly if you are renting a motorbike and are not familiar with the road customs. That being said, traffic accidents are a major problem and have a high fatality rate.Within the citie…

We started in Ao Nang (coastal town), ventured to Phi Phi Islands, and then to Phuket (which we didn't care for too much). For island hopping, we did the western portion, but we heard equally as great things about the eastern portion.And c…

Police frequently raid nightclubs, particularly in Bangkok , with urine tests and full body searches on all patrons. Possession and trafficking offenses that would merit traffic-ticket misdemeanors in other countries can result in life imp…

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Are you going to be the culturally aware traveler, or the tourist who treats this new country like your own personal playground?! It's a country full of adventure, cultural experiences and other travelers, so naturally you're chomping at t…

This led to the closure of some nearby public transport infrastructure and major shopping malls. In the past, the military has tried to prevent demonstrators from gathering by restricting access to some areas, including around major shoppi…

Later in the day, it can get pretty rammed! It's a good idea to go in the morning when there's fewer people there. The Grand Palace and royal temple of Wat Phra Kaew map are typically open from 8.30 am till 3.30pm.The large complex is full…

The country boasts some of the best spas in Asia. Because of its cultural importance and the incredible amount of experience that many masseuses in Thailand have, there may be no better place in the world to indulge yourself in a relaxing …