This annual festival of all things sweet takes over Thung Na Choei for a whole month. Highlights include fruit floats, contests, agricultural exhibitions and the Princess Cup Dog Contest. The…

The setting for the Leonardo DiCaprio film The Beach, Maya Bay is all about its crystal clear water, powdery white sand and lush greenery. The best way to visit is on an organised tour around…

Half-day-long 25km Bicycle Tours through Bang Kra Jao start at the Face bar on Sukhumvit Road. Bang Kra Jao is the wilderness area of Bangkok, complete with lush jungle, villages, temples…

Built during the prosperous Khmer period, the 1000-year-old Si Thep Historical Park was an important city in its early days. Today the site is an archaeological treasure, rich in ruins…

Koh Tao (Turtle Island) is a small tropical island with a rich jungle in the centre and remarkably quiet, palm tree-covered beaches. Many international diving schools have been established…

The near century-old building that houses the National Gallery Museum in Bangkok exhibits traditional and contemporary Thai artworks. It is known for its world-class temporary exhibitions too.…

The Thailand Vipassana Centre, just outside Bangkok, holds traditional ten-day silent retreats - just as the Buddha suggested. The course offers a non-denominational alternative to the other…