Thailand

Dining in Thailand is more than just the country's street stalls and traditional markets. Nowadays, many top-rated restaurants and resorts have invited world-renowned chefs to create culinary wonders, which means that you can enjoy fabulous cuisine at a lesser cost than in the west. Royal Thai cuisine is a wonder in itself and definitely worth trying, but street food in Thailand is just as wonderful. This Southeast Asian country is fast...

When it comes to shopping in Thailand, there’s never a dull moment throughout your holiday. Textiles and fabrics, along with intricate handicrafts are all favourites for shoppers visiting from overseas, but there is much more to choose from. Some shoppers have even been known to ship an entire container of teak furniture home thanks to the great value prices.  From quirky little handicraft stalls and mega-shopping malls to savvy wine merchants...

With its mixture of exoticism, romance, sense of adventure and plain excitement, nightlife in Thailand is unique.  To some people, Thai nightlife conjures up visions of A Go-Go bars; but that’s not wholly representative of a country that has beautiful traditional dancing, an irrepressible culinary scene and lively bars and nightclubs. ‘One night in Bangkok’ can indeed make a hard man humble but one night in Chiang Mai can charm...

Travelling around Thailand is a breeze, as the country has a tourist-friendly policy as well as a vast network of infrastructure and hotels that cater to a diverse array of business and leisure travellers. But before planning your next trip to Thailand, it’s good to know all the essential information about the country, such as when is the best time to go, what to bring, getting around, cultural etiquettes, numbers to...