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Each December, Mae Hong Son’s Shan Food Festival rises out of the mountain mist like a beacon of flavour, drawing locals and travellers into one of northern Thailand’s most captivating cultural celebrations. Set in a remote mountain valleys, the five-day event turns the quiet Tai Yai heartland into a vibrant tapestry of herbal aromas and ancestral recipes brought to life.

Air France has launched direct flights between Paris and Phuket, strengthening Thailand’s push to attract more long-haul European visitors and boost tourism revenue from high-spending markets.

A short drive from Chiang Mai, past weaving villages and rice fields, lies Sanggadee Space, a creative sanctuary in San Kamphaeng district. Neither museum nor conventional market, it is a living, breathing ecosystem where traditional crafts, ecological mindfulness, and community converge.

When Bangkok’s brief cool season arrives in December, Suan Luang Rama IX bursts into colour. During 1–10 December 2025, the Phan Mai Ngam Festival draws crowds with its dazzling gardens, cultural displays and warm village-market charm.

Tucked between misty mountains along the Lao border, Nan feels wonderfully remote—a quiet northern province where temples glow with centuries-old murals and village looms still click beneath stilted homes. Now recognised by UNESCO as Thailand’s newest Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art, Nan is finally getting the global spotlight its artisans have long deserved.

Thailand is introducing a new safety and quality certification aimed at restoring traveller confidence and attracting more Chinese tourists, a key market for the...

Songkhla might not top your Thailand travel list just yet—but that’s exactly why it should. Recently recognised by UNESCO as a Creative City of Gastronomy (2025), this laid-back coastal province is earning global attention for its vibrant food culture, artistic heritage, and community-driven creativity.

As Thailand and China mark 50 years of diplomatic relations in 2025, the milestone reaches far beyond politics—it’s a story that began centuries ago....

High in the misty canopies of Southeast Asia’s tropical forests, where the air hangs heavy with moisture and every branch teems with life, an...

Tucked high in the mist-veiled hills of Chiang Rai Province in northern Thailand, Ban Wawee lies quietly on the forested slopes of Doi Wawee. The air here is crisp, the rhythm unhurried, and the scent of sun-warmed tea leaves lingers on the breeze—a subtle nod to a heritage deeply steeped in both nature and tradition.

Bangkok's historic Sanam Luang square has transformed into a grand stage for Thailand’s New Year celebration, as the Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2025 kicked off in full force. Organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the five-day event is the centrepiece of this year’s Songkran festivities, drawing thousands of visitors to one of the city’s most iconic public spaces.

Tucked away in Bangkok’s historic Chinatown, Song Wat Road is a journey through time. Once the city’s Spice Road, it was a bustling hub where Indian, Chinese, and Thai merchants lived and traded. Overlooking the Chao Phraya River, this storied district blends old-world charm with a fresh wave of artistic and culinary innovation. Centuries-old shrines and warehouse-turned-galleries sit alongside Michelin-starred restaurants and hidden coffee houses, making Song Wat a fascinating neighbourhood to explore on foot.